Best practices for implementing equitable and just large-scale randomized trials in majority world countries.

2024/10/31 by Samuel Kembou Nzalé, Kaja Kinga Jasińska, Amy Ogan +3 · 1 voice
Economics, Econometrics and Finance · Decision Sciences · Medicine · #Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life #Meta-analysis and systematic reviews #Health and Medical Research Impacts

paper · doi:10.1037/dev0001871

openalex publication_date 2024/10/31 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/02

Abstract

This article focuses on a widely used method in developmental and education research in majority world countries: large-scale impact evaluations and randomized controlled trials. We build on our experience implementing such programs in majority world countries, primarily in West Africa, and reflect on our experiences to propose a set of best practices in maintaining equity and justice in collaborations between majority and minority world countries. These include prioritizing research-policy-community partnerships, promoting complementary research approaches, considering measurement timescales, and capacity exchange approaches. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).

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