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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Missed us at the SVRI Forum 2026 in Bangkok? Here are two reads that shaped our conversations on violence prevention. Swipe through for key findings, and explore more of our work at policyresearchsolutions.com #SVRIForum2026 #EndViolence #ViolenceAgainstChildren #SocialProtection #PolicyResearch

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Explore more information below: documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/0...

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Last week, Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) was at the 2026 Fragile Lives Conference in Berlin. Policy Analyst Clementine Sadania presented findings from our qualitative study on social protection and social cohesion in Chad and Mauritania. #FL26

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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

🟡 How gender-responsive SP affects GBV, child marriage, gender attitudes & care/domestic responsibilities🟡 Inclusive SP & health/care access for people with disabilities 🟡 Qual research on the pathways SP shapes health

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

Topics we're keen on: 🟡 Quant & qual studies on SP's role in tackling health inequalities 🟡 Impacts of SP on health outcomes & access to care 🟡 How social & gender norms, health service readiness & market access shape SP's effect on health

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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 · 17/09/2026

🟡 How gender-responsive SP affects GBV, child marriage, gender attitudes & care/domestic responsibilities 🟡 Inclusive SP & health/care access for people with disabilities 🟡 Qual research on the pathways SP shapes health Love this gender, inclusion & mixed-methods focus!

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

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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

4. Chairing a session on longitudinal research on violence (October 8, Session 7.7 at 9am)

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

3. Poster on a systematic review of employment and intimate partner violence (October 7, Poster II at 1pm)

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

2. Poster on the social norms that drive childhood violence in São Tomé and Príncipe (Oct 6, Poster Session 1 @1pm)

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

1. Workshop on leveraging anti-poverty programming to prevent violence at scale (October 5, Workshop 13 @ 2pm)

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

We are proud to be contributing across three sessions:

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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

None of it would be possible without our incredible partners — thank you for five great years. We're excited for what's next, and we invite you to explore our past projects here: www.policyresearchsolutions.com/projects Stay tuned — there's a lot more exciting work launching later this year.

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

Our work has spanned gender-responsive social protection, social cohesion, violence against children, the impacts of cash transfers and social protection programs, child malnutrition, adolescent well-being, and more.

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

Over the past five years, we've partnered with UN agencies, development partners, universities, governments, and businesses to deliver high-level expert advice, technical support, research, and evaluation.

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

We are a woman-owned company dedicated to improving people’s lives through providing the highest quality technical assistance, evidence generation, dissemination and knowledge management activities. We work in a range of high-, middle-, and low-income countries.

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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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