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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We are Bangkok bound. PRESTO is attending SVRI Forum 2026 from 5 to 8 October, and we are looking forward to sharing our work on preventing violence against women and children with the global research community. Come say hello. #svriforum2026 #violenceprevention

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

“Evidence for human development, food security, and peace in poly-crises". Join the conversation at the third annual Fragile Lives Conference, under the theme September 30 - October 1, 2026

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

📢 Call for Papers 📢 Tia Palermo & Jacob Novignon are guest editing a special issue on Social Protection + Health Submit your papers by March 8th, for more infomation visit: journals.sagepub.com/topic/collec...

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Meet some of the wonderful people behind PRESTO's efforts as they share why they’re passionate their work and why work matters. Take a look at their stories and more over on our blog! 🔗: www.policyresearchsolutions.com/blog #socialprotection #PolicyResearch #gender-responsivepolicy #climatechange

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Tia Palermo & Jacob Novignon are guest editing a special issue on Social Protection + Health 👇 Submit by 8 March: journals.sagepub.com/topic/collec... cc. Transfer Project, PRESTO, Univ. of Ghana, socialprotection.org

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Curious about gender-responsive social protection? Swipe through the carousel to see how it works, then tell us: where does the social protection you know or work on best sit on this continuum? #GenderEquality #GRSP.

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Each year, 727,000 people die by suicide, and nearly three quarters of those deaths are in low- and middle-income countries. If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. Find A Helpline (findahelpline.com) lists free, vetted services in over 175 countries

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

New from PRESTO, with UNICEF and INE: a mixed-methods study on violence against children in São Tomé and Príncipe, covering prevalence, risk, protection and social norms. Read the brief and reports: www.policyresearchsolutions.com/projects

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

PRESTO is heading to #SVRIForum2026 in Bangkok, 5 to 8 October. We will be presenting across a workshop, a systematic review, and a poster on preventing violence against women and children. Come say hello. #SVRIForum2026 #ViolencePrevention

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Investing in adolescence pays back three times over: for young people now, the adults they become, and the next generation. That's our why. Follow along and visit policyresearchsolutions.com

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

What does working with PRESTO actually look like? Our clients said it best: responsive, technically sharp, and swift on delivery. A few words on the work behind the reviews To find out more about PRESTO and what we do visit our website. 🔗 policyresearchsolutions.com

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Social protection can strengthen the ties that hold a community together. It can also strain them. Our new explainer breaks down what social cohesion is, and what decides which way it goes. New evidence coming soon.

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

PRESTO is celebrating five years! Founded in 2021, PRESTO was created to meet the evolving needs of evidence generation and policy research.

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

How do you study disability inclusion within a mainstream cash-plus trial? This carousel breaks down the methodology of the Ujana Salama RCT in Tanzania, including how validated disability measures were embedded into a national program evaluation. Link: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

More than halfway through 2026, our evidence has traveled from Bangkok to Washington to Nairobi, alongside new findings on cash plus programmes and adolescents with disabilities. Plenty more briefs and publications ahead. Read more on our website: policyresearchsolutions.com

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Fund a few things rigorous evidence proves work, at scale. That's the call from two former US and UK aid chief economists, and cash transfers make their shortlist. Read about it at: CGD piece: www.cgdev.org/blog/we-advi... The evidence, across Africa: transfer.cpc.unc.edu/evidence-sum...

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

New on the blog: health economist Jacob Novignon on cash transfers and health. Why the myth that people spend transfers on alcohol and tobacco does not hold up in the evidence, and why research has to be waiting for policymakers before they come looking.

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

PRESTO's Tia Palermo, is on the teaching team for the 2026 Impact Evaluation Retooling Workshop in Nairobi, leading several sessions this week. Organised by AERC with AIR, UNC, UNICEF & The Transfer Project, it's training 29 faculty in rigorous evaluation methods. Capacity building in action.

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

From evidence to impact, we do the research that moves the needle. PRESTO offers a full suite of services to help you design smarter policies, evaluate what works, and communicate it to the people who need to hear it. Let's build something meaningful together. 🔗 www.policyresearchsolutions.com

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

socialprotection.org has a new look and an AI-powered discovery feature. PRESTO's research is part of the library: cash plus, gender and cash transfers, adolescent transitions, and more. A few additions for your reading list: socialprotection.org/stakeholders...

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Quick myth-bust: social protection isn't a handout – it’s a right. Here is a breakdown of what it includes, who it's for, and why design (not just funding) decides whether it works. Let us know what you think the most common misconception is.

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

"Where were their voices in this conversation?" Public health researcher Leah kept asking why young people hit hardest by the climate crisis were missing from the research. Our new Q&A covers her answer: climate distress, youth mental health, and evidence people can use.

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

This is what good research looks like up close: not just data points, but genuine care for the people behind them. Full story on maternal and child nutrition research in Tanzania: www.policyresearchsolutions.com/post/they-co...

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

In the #Sahel, poverty and competition over resources strain social bonds and fuel conflict. Can #SocialProtection build #SocialCohesion? New joint research by World Bank, UNICEF & WFP in #Chad and #Mauritania looks at design, perceptions, and the State's role. Full presentation 🔗 lnkd.in/eZ7dybwu

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

This week, PRESTO joined UNICEF and INE to share findings on violence against children in São Tomé and Príncipe, with senior officials including Ministers of Education and Labour in attendance. Evidence only matters if it reaches decision-makers. #ChildProtection #PolicyResearch

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

What drives violence against children in São Tomé and Príncipe? Swipe to see the findings and what needs to change ➡️ Evidence is the first step toward protecting children. #ChildProtection #ViolenceAgainstChildren #UNICEF #EvidenceBasedPolicy

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Earlier this week at the World Bank #FragilityForum, PRESTO President Tia Palermo joined fellow panelists to discuss how #SocialProtection shapes social cohesion in the Sahel. A conversation at the heart of our evidence work on programmes that improve lives across Africa.

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

We're at the World Bank Fragility Forum 2026. Say hi if you're here. 👋

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

World Environment Day is a moment to reflect. Evidence-informed policy is one of the most powerful tools we have for protecting our environment. More to come from PRESTO. Stay tuned.

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

A bilingual storybook. Refugee and host kids. And a friendship that changed everything. PRESTO's Social Cohesion Series starts here. 🔗 www.policyresearchsolutions.com/post/social-... #SocialCohesion #EarlyChildhood #RefugeeInclusion #Bibliotherapy

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

We are headed to the World Bank Fragility Forum in Washington D.C. (June 8-10)! Tia Palermo will be participating in a session on Social Protection to Build Social Cohesion on Wednesday, June 10. Attending the Forum? Come find us. We would love to connect. #FragilityForum #SocialProtection

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

We asked Stephen Okiya to reflect on his work in his own words. The result is worth reading. Full piece here 👇 www.policyresearchsolutions.com/post/researc...

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Myths about cash transfers and gender equality persist, even when the evidence says otherwise. PRESTO's Tia Palermo and Maja Gavrilovic joined UNICEF and Ghana's Ministry of Gender to present findings that challenge those assumptions and offer real recommendations for gender-responsive programming.

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

"Continuous learning, meaningful collaboration, and a commitment to global health." That is how Dr. Amel Hashim Salim describes what drives her work. Meet the researchers behind PRESTO's work: policyresearchsolutions.com

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Cash alone won't cut it. The Ujana Salama trial is clear: if programmes aren't designed with young people with disabilities from the start, inclusion is just a talking point. Build it in. Scale it up. Leave no one behind. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.ja...

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Evidence-based policy is not just about today. It is about building a future that lasts. Learn more about our approach at www.policyresearchsolutions.com

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

These data shows what is possible and what needs to change in how we design more inclusive programmes. Read the full article below for more insights into the impact of the Ujana Salama Cash Plus program. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2026.01.023 #DisabilityInclusion #SocialProtection

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Early-life adversity shapes who benefits from youth livelihood programs, and who gets left behind. Evidence from Tanzania shows why trauma-informed design is essential for social protection programs targeting adolescents. Read the full blog 🔗 www.policyresearchsolutions.com/post/why-chi...

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

What does real impact actually look like in policy research? Ouleye Tooli Fall puts it beautifully. Explore the work behind the shifts at www.policyresearchsolutions.com

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

What will it take to build social protection systems that truly work for women in developing countries? Our researcher Stephen Okiya has thoughts. Explore our work at www.policyresearchsolutions.com

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

In Tanzania, we evaluated a “cash plus” programme combining cash, training, mentorship, and service linkages across 130 villages. But here is the catch: it was not designed with disability inclusion in mind. We explore this in our latest study. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2026.01.023

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Reaching people with disabilities isn't the same as including them. Youth with disabilities face higher poverty, violence, and exclusion from work and school, yet are rarely the focus of evaluations. Our latest study from Tanzania starts to change that. More findings coming.

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

A new commentary in Lancet Regional Health – Africa highlights what the evidence keeps showing: single-sector programming isn't enough. Adolescent girls need bundled interventions that pair safe spaces with social protection and other complementary supports. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Have you checked out our evidence brief on the impact of cash transfers on poverty, productivity, and resilience in Africa? Read the evidence brief: transfer.cpc.unc.edu/wp-content/u...

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

"Social protection just creates dependency." Does it though? Tia Palermo joined the socialprotection.org podcast to push back on the biggest myths in the sector, with evidence, not just opinion. Worth a listen if you care about getting policy right. 🎧 socialprotection.org/learn/podcas...

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

New research: A cash plus program in Tanzania increased farm work participation and reduced sexual violence among adolescents with disabilities. Work by PRESTO, LSHTM, and University at Buffalo. Here's the link to the full article: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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