Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Population Council is producing relevant and timely evidence to help control the spread of coronavirus, evaluate the effectiveness of prevention measures, and assess immediate and longer-term effects of the pandemic.
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A Vulnerability Index for the Management of and Response to COVID-19 in India

Published in The Lancet Global Health, this much-needed index can assist government efforts to prioritize resource allocation and risk mitigation for those most vulnerable.
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Inconsistent and Incomplete Reporting of Key Sociodemographic Data on COVID-19 in the U.S.

New Council research assessed COVID-19 data reporting in the U.S. and disaggregation by a core set of demographic indicators, finding an alarming lack of standardization.
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Catalyzing Social and Behavior Change with Evidence

USAID's flagship social behavior change research project, Breakthrough RESEARCH, evaluates and promotes evidence-based solutions to improve health and development programs worldwide.
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Informing and Improving the Provision of HIV Prevention & Treatment

Project SOAR shares timely evidence to guide the HIV response in a new PLOS Collection.
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What We Do

The Population Council conducts research and delivers solutions to improve lives around the world. Big ideas supported by evidence: It’s our model for global change.