This brief summarizes the cost analysis findings from a series of interventions in Re:BUiLD. Between 2021 – 2022, a series of activities were implemented on small scale, with some designed as pilot interventions while others were not aimed at promoting economic self-reliance. These studies sought to understand the intervention feasibility and sustainability. A cost-efficiency analysis was conducted for each of these smaller interventions to understand key cost drivers. Coupled with qualitative insights, this brief provides input for program designers on adaptations to consider for future iterations and testing.

Activities including business grants, mentorship, and network groups were tested on a large scale and evaluated through a series of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in 2022 and 2024, with accompanying cost-efficiency and cost-effectiveness analyses. This policy brief provides guidance to program design and policy makers about how to choose the most cost-efficient and cost-effective modality for achieving desired outcomes, relevant to the needs of those they intend to serve.