MORE EVIDENCE, LESS POVERTY.

MICROFINANCE; POVERTY reduction; BIG data; EVIDENCE-based social work; CHARITIES; POVERTY research; ORGANIZATIONAL effectiveness

The article focuses on research into the impact microloans have on poverty levels and poverty reduction. It states microloans aren't effective at increasing average income for the poorest people. It comments on the use of big data to determine which philanthropic methods have the greatest social effectiveness. It reflects on the importance of evidence-based programs in poverty reduction.