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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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Encouraging survivors of violence against women to seek help
Nudging Vulnerable Youth into Higher Education with a Gender Approach
When the context backfires: Experimental evidence on Reciprocity
The Interplay between Partisanship, Beliefs about the Severity of the COVID-19 Pandemic, and Support for Policy Interventions
Incentives for Civil Servants. The Role of Behavioral Insights
Tempering the Taste for Vengeance: Information about Prisoners and Policy Choices
Nudging Taxpayer Registration
Promoting compliance with COVID-19 preventive measures using behaviorally informed SMSs in Sao Paulo
Increasing COVID-19 Contact Tracing App Acceptance with Default Options
Altruism and Incentives to Reduce Teacher Sorting