The Social Catalyst Lab (SCL) is a research initiative focused on discovering scalable solutions to critical challenges faced by communities across the Global South. By combining Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and rapid experimentation, we identify innovative approaches with the greatest potential to advance key goals for social progress, such as the Sustainable Development Goals.

Our methodology is fast, iterative, and deeply contextualized, ensuring our solutions meet the unique cultural, social, and economic realities of local communities. The lab was developed by economists David Yanagizawa-Drott and Kobbina Awuah, alongside a team from the University of Zurich.

Currently, we are actively testing and refining our interventions across several countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, committed to generating robust scientific insights and tangible social impact.