Our Projects | behavioral Economics Group

For nearly a decade now, the IDB has incorporated behavioral insights across its projects, country dialogue, and policy design. Here are some examples of IDB interventions by sector.

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Using behavioral tools to increase compliance with good agricultural practices
How to improve participation in tsunami drills in Ecuador
Battling COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the Caribbean
A simple reminder to vaccinate daughters against HPV can go a long way
Nudging parents with tailored informational SMS can increase HPV vaccinations
Bringing HPV vaccines closer to parents: physically and emotionally
Completion points and defaults to increase HPV vaccinations
Nudging parents to vaccinate their daughters with social norms text messages
A communication campaign to increase students’ enrollment in education majors in Chile Context
Attracting teachers to disadvantaged schools in Ecuador by simplifying the application process