MASTERCLASS series

Designing Scalable Evidence-Based Solutions for Better Jobs in Agriculture

This masterclass offers curated evidence on how to transform farming and agribusinesses. Aligned with the World Bank’s AgriConnect Compact, it supports the design of interventions and policies across the Six Scalable Solutions. It highlights the design choices that determine whether interventions help farmers move up the value chain and fosters thriving agribusinesses in ways that are inclusive and cost-effective.

  • Training typology

    Masterclass

  • Duration

    30 minutes 
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Discover the World Bank Development Economics Planet Lab toolkit

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Drawing on the Development Economics Planet Lab toolkit, the masterclass provides a clear framework for adapting global evidence to local contexts and for scaling proven approaches that deliver lasting impact. It covers upgrading farmer skills, repurposing input subsidies, ensuring irrigation infrastructure delivers, securing better prices for farmers and fostering resilience.
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Learning Objectives

  • Apply evidence-based design principles to create effective agricultural interventions that maximize impact and minimize distortions.
  • Develop cost-effective systems and complementary strategies for extension services, input subsidies, irrigation, and market access.
  • Enhance resilience and adaptability by integrating climate-smart practices and anticipatory actions into agricultural programs.
  • Empower farmers and practitioners to make informed decisions through practical methodologies and actionable recommendations.

Who is the Masterclass designed for

  • Task Team Leaders (TTLs) and project managers designing agricultural operations.
  • Development practitioners working on rural development and agricultural programs.
  • Policy makers and advisors involved in agricultural extension, input subsidies, irrigation, and climate resilience strategies.
  • Agricultural specialists and technical consultants seeking practical, evidence-based approaches to improve intervention design.
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Our tRAINERS

Meet our core team

Florence Kondylis

Research Manager

Paul Christian

SENIOR ECONOMIST

Dahyeon Jeong

ECONOMIST

Benedetta Lerva

Economist

John Loeser

Economist

Astrid Maria Theresia Zwager

Research Program Coordinator

Roshni Khincha

Research Officer

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