I am starting a new project in Medellin where we are collecting systematic data on the hundreds of street gangs in the city. I will write
I’m putting together a set of resources for Harris PhDs, and I know some of the good stuff out there, but probably not as much
What organizations and donors are doing interesting or innovative programs in policing tactics, police/justice reform, or crime reduction in Kenya? Mainly I’m looking at crime
I’m headed to Nairobi this evening. I haven’t been back for 11 years. (In fact the last time I was there I met my wife
We leave in a week and so, naturally, we have just begun to plan. Actually, that’s not entirely true. From July 25 until August 8
I’m ready for a change of scenery, so I plan to spend several weeks in Colombia this summer looking for new research ideas and opportunities.
In June 2013 I wrote a short post on the question. I didn’t think much of it, and I didn’t have very many useful things to
We’ll be in Catalonia for the next three weeks, mostly in a small village just west of Figueres, and a little in Barcelona. Recommendations for food or
Since our daycare closes for 6 weeks this summer starting (don’t get me started) we are thinking of relocating to Brussels, Geneva, or Nairobi. Jeannie’s
I’m ignorant of many facts, and am completely willing to be persuaded. But here’s my train of thought and source of skepticism: I supported the
I’m curious if anyone has seen a collection or compendium (however incomplete) of the cost of aid projects in full. I’m especially interested in household-
We are ignorant of options and looking for suggestions, especially from those who have traveled with young kids. Jeannie and I will take the kids
Last week’s migrant worker bleg was so successful, I am going to reach a little further. We’ve been able to run our randomized trial of
Some of you may remember my randomized control trial of factory labor in Ethiopia. It is still chugging away. One interesting finding so far: almost
Suggestions from readers? We have yet to go, but may spend a week after Christmas without toddler in tow, either the Caribbean or Florida Keys.
Jeannie and I will have three days and two nights while more elder Blattmans take care of Amara. They will be in Sarasota. We hope
We will be in a cottage near Asheville for the week. Blogging with be infrequent at best. Reader recommendations for sites, food or other activities?
I’m just a couple of days from a return to the US, regular Internet, and blogging. In the meantime, a shot in the dark. My
So we’re planning to cart Amara around the globe while she’s still portable. I’m pretty sure there’s some golden advice out there from experienced parents
Jeannie and I head to Ho Chih Minh City (Saigon) in a week to visit relatives. Then to Mae Sot, Thailand where I will (sadly)
