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Data science for justice: Evidence from a nationwide randomised experiment in Kenya

Working paper Sustainable Growth and State Effectiveness

Using a randomised experiment in Kenya, this paper explores how data science can improve the functioning of courts and unlock the positive effects of judicial institutions on economic development.

Authors

Matthieu Chemin

Associate Professor of Economics, McGill University

Daniel L. Chen

Lead Principal Investigator, World Bank DE JURE (Data and Evidence for Justice Reform)

Vincenzo Di Maro

Senior Economist, Governance and Institution Building Research

Paul Kimalu

Director, Planning and Organizational Performance, Judiciary of Kenya

Momanyi Mokaya

Senior Associate, Economic Advisory, Deloitte Canada

Manuel Ramos-Maqueda

Governance Specialist, World Bank

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Sustainable Growth State Effectiveness
Countries
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Africa East Africa