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August 25, 2026

The half-life of a programme's impact

Development programmes across Africa generate substantial local evidence. Most of it does not accumulate in the institutions where it was produced — with consequences for how long programme outcomes last.

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August 25, 2026

The half-life of a programme's impact

Development programmes across Africa generate substantial local evidence. Most of it does not accumulate in the institutions where it was produced — with consequences for how long programme outcomes last.

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