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Laura B. Rawlings

Lead Economist, World Bank, Washington DC, USA

About Laura B.

As Lead Economist in the World Bank’s Gender Group in Washington DC, Laura Rawlings spearheads strategy and analytical work as part of the global effort to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment. In her career, Laura has led numerous project and research initiatives in the areas of social protection, early childhood development and behavioural incentives.

Stories by Laura B.

  • Childhood & Development

Cash+: an opening for behavioural interventions

Parenting groups in Madagascar enhanced the impact of cash transfers on child development

  • Childhood & Development

Using cash transfers to boost early childhood development: training parents on child stimulation

Birth of a Parent Podcast

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