23–24 May 2024
Leibniz Universität Hannover
Europe/Berlin timezone

Climate change adaptation: Evidence from an RCT in rural Bangladesh

23 May 2024, 15:15
30m
F142 (Welfenschloss)

F142

Welfenschloss

Parallel Session Environmental Economics and Sustainability Parallel Session 3

Speakers

Alexandra Avdeenko (World Bank, University of Heidelberg) Jakob Jordi Gärtner (Uni Heidelberg)

Description

This study evaluates a women-focused livelihood support project in climate-affected regions of South-western Bangladesh, in Khulna and Satkhira districts. The evaluation, involving 3,120 households with women beneficiaries, exploits a randomized control trial to measure a project's impact on household income, food security, and resilience to climate change. Key findings include a significant increase in household income, improved food security, and enhanced preparedness for climate events. However, the project showed limited effects on women's decision-making power within households. These insights are vital for understanding the effectiveness of livelihood support in empowering women in vulnerable settings, highlighting both achievements and areas for future improvement.

Primary author

Marc Gillaizeau

Co-authors

Abdullah Al Harun Alexandra Avdeenko (World Bank, University of Heidelberg) Anastasia Aladysheva Jakob Jordi Gärtner (Uni Heidelberg)

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