b'The Pulte InstituteforGlobal DevelopmentDriving Evidence to ImpactResearch led by the Pulte Institute team impacts governmental policy and institutional practice worldwide. Here are a few ways our work is making an impact.Shaping Governmental Policies and Investments Influencing Private Sector EngagementCongressional testimony on social media disinformationResearch to optimize relief efforts in times of disasterand election outcomesCategory: Global Health and Well-beingCategory: Effective States and Development Led by: Paul PerrinLed by: Tim Weninger Location: Puerto RicoLocation: Indonesia Partner: UMCOR U.S. and Puerto RicoDescription: Faculty Fellow Tim Weninger, the Frank M. FreimannDescription: In partnership with the United Methodist Associate Professor of Engineering at the University of Notre Dame,Committee on Relief (UMCOR) in the United States and Puerto studies the power of coordinated social media campaigns to inciteRico, the Pulte Institute evaluated the effectiveness of hurricane violence, sow discord, and threaten the integrity of democraticrelief efforts to improve future aid work and mitigate hurricane elections in Indonesia. In September 2023, Weninger testified beforeimpacts. A report, workshop series, and policy brief with key Congress about the effects of media disinformation on democracyfindings and recommendations were produced to strengthen and governance to educate lawmakers on this pressing issue andphilanthropic efforts to serve vulnerable populations in shape the U.S. government response. times of crisis.Shaping Programs of Partners and PractitionersImproved growing practices for palm oil to combat food insecurityCategory: SustainabilityLed by: Paul Winters, Alejandro EstefanProfessor Tim Weninger in class on campus at Notre Dame taken by Matt Cashore.Location: EcuadorPartners: UN Development Programme (UNDP) and Inter-American Development BankShaping Global Policies and InvestmentsDescription: Research into the effectiveness of the SATagro Analysis supporting inclusive classrooms for students with disabilities monitoring system to optimize farming practices and determine environmental impacts saw small-scale farmers adopt the system in Category: Education real time. Their ability to apply SATagros satellite imagery to growing practices increased crop yields while decreasing the amount of Led by: T.J. DAgostino ineffectiveand harmfulnitrogen fertilizer used, fighting food insecurity and promoting sustainability.Location: UzbekistanPartner: USAID UzbekistanDescription: Students with disabilities have lower educational outcomes and are more likely to live in poverty. Evaluating environments and offerings to increase learning outcomes among this at-risk student population produced a model for inclusive classroom reform and informed a $25 million investment by USAIDSmall-scale farmers in Ecuador use satellite imagery to improve growing practices.for implementation.2220 | Driving Evidence to Impact'