Our mission is to address the profound challenges of poverty and insecurity in the developing world. We work to incubate innovative solutions, scientifically test them in the field, and partner with local stakeholders to scale successes.
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gui2de is a unique, university-wide international research platform, jointly convened by the McCourt School of Public Policy and Georgetown University’s Economics Department, with affiliated faculty across Georgetown, and nearly a dozen administrative, operational, and analytical support staff based in Washington, DC and East Africa.
About Us
We bring the tools of modern experimental evaluation and data science to bear in our efforts to reduce barriers to human development and to promote dignity, leveraging the experience and insights of our faculty, the dedication of our staff, and the energy and entrepreneurship of our students.
Our Work
Student Blogs
Luke Keller (C’28) reflects on his gui2de summer internship in Nairobi and the many first-time experiences that he faced while abroad.
August 26, 2026
Student Blogs
Around the World, gui2de Students Bring Development Policy to Life
Five gui2de summer internship students spent their summers applying analytical methods at leading international development institutions.
August 26, 2026
Announcements
Call for Papers: DMV PhD Conference on Political Economy & Development
The Department of Economics at Georgetown University hosts the second annual DMV PhD Conference on Political Economy & Development, which will take place on Friday November 6, 2026.
August 11, 2026
DMV PhD Conference on Political Economy & DevelopmentNov. 6