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Expert insights on impact evaluation, RCT design, and rigorous research methods.

AI December 15, 2025 8 min read

The Future of Research is Human-Powered AI: Introducing DERA

The future of research isn't AI replacing human expertise — it's AI amplifying it. Discover DERA, AJ Impact's AI-powered research agent for development economics.

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Tools December 12, 2025 7 min read

SurveyCTO Version Control Tool with Optional AI Agent

Streamline your survey deployments with intelligent change tracking and one-click form submission. The AI Agent generates professional summaries of exactly what changed between versions.

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Methodology November 26, 2025 12 min read

Power Analysis Explained: Why Sample Size Matters

Understanding statistical power is crucial for rigorous impact evaluation. Learn how to conduct proper power analysis, avoid common mistakes, and determine the right sample size for your RCT.

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Foundations November 23, 2025 10 min read

Why Rigorous Impact Evaluation Matters

Moving beyond good intentions to measure true impact. Every year, billions of dollars flow into development programs. How do we know they work?

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Methodology February 15, 2025 14 min read

Quasi-Experimental Designs

Rigorous impact evaluation when RCTs aren't possible. Explore RDD, DID, PSM, and IV methods — and learn when to use each approach for credible causal evidence.

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RCT Design February 10, 2025 15 min read

5 Common RCT Design Mistakes

And actionable strategies to avoid them in your evaluation. From insufficient statistical power to poor randomization implementation — learn from real-world examples.

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RCT Design February 1, 2025 12 min read

RCTs 101: The Gold Standard for Impact Evaluation

Why randomization is the most powerful tool for measuring impact. Learn the fundamentals of RCT design, key components, and how to implement randomization with integrity.

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