Our Reference Diet Deprivation (ReDD) index is based on a comparison of household food consumption as reported in commonly available household consumption and expenditure surveys across a distinct number of food groups against optimal consumption amounts defined by any selected reference diet.
Last month, we published a blog making the case for quality childcare as a “best buy” investment: one that can increase labor force participation, productivity, and income among workers, as well as improve broader well-being among children, caregivers, and communities. Our first blog summarized findings from return-on-investment (ROI) studies led by researchers at Fraym, American University, and the Open University. This one highlights key questions that emerged from a discussion on ROI analyses, all of which CGD researchers will be taking into consideration as we work to synthesize existing ROI evidence across contexts in the coming months.