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Our Work

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Thematic areas

The King Center convenes expertise and supports new research from scholars across campus on nine thematic areas. 

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Where we work

View our interactive map to explore our research areas and learn more about work by King Center affiliates.

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Our impact

Research insights generated by the center's affiliates help to improve our understanding of critical issues, create scalable solutions, and inform policies and implementation efforts.

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Research initiatives

Our research initiatives bring together communities of scholars working on sustained global development and poverty alleviation research agendas.

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Evidence briefs

King Center Faculty Affiliates and Postdoctoral Fellows synthesize research on critical issues in low- and middle-income countries and provide insights on potential solutions.

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