Better development outcomes, built on a better understanding of human behavior

The Global Behavioral Evidence Network (GBEND) brings together governments, multilaterals, researchers, and funders to generate evidence in the contexts where development actually happens and to put it to work.

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Our core pillars

We produce new behavioral evidence and publish it openly: research agendas, toolkits, and analyses that push the field to serve the development sector and the global majority.

Generate

We bring together researchers, funders, and institutions to work on joint projects designed to advance development goals.

Collaborate

We bring the field together in person and online, so the people funding, studying, and delivering behavioral science for development can share their knowledge.

Convene

Announcement paper

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Featured event

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Event

GBEND Annual Convening: Rome 2026

29 Oct 2026
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9:00
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Rome
Hosted by World Bank as network co-chair, GBEND’s Annual Convening will celebrate the network’s progress, showcase innovative work from members and partners, and explore the opportunities and challenges ahead for behavioral science in international development.

Latest

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Publication

Making Aid Work Better

01 Aug 2026
Blog post

Strengthening the behavioral evidence base for international development

12 Jun 2026
Publication

Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance through Behavior Change

05 May 2026
Publication

BEGuide 2026: Building Behavioral Insights for International Development

14 Apr 2026
News post

Building the next chapter of behavioral science for development

26 Feb 2026
Publication

2026 Announcements: Pathways for Growth and Delivery

19 Jan 2026

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Learn more about the organizations shaping our network.

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