This Showcase will launch a report by the IBA’s Access to Justice and Legal Aid Committee and the World Bank, which examines the net economic benefits of legal aid programmes in countries around the world. Economists, lawyers and statisticians have analysed more than 80 cost–benefit analyses from a wide range of jurisdictions, including large and small common and civil law jurisdictions, from all continents. The report reveals that legal aid is not only a fundamental principle of a fair society but can also be smart economics, including by saving government expenditure in other areas and bringing a range of benefits to the economy. Most usefully, the report provides practical guidance for policymakers and policy influencers – from civil society organisations (CSOs), bar associations, legal aid administrators and government officials – on how to conduct your own cost–benefit analysis of legal aid programmes in your jurisdiction. The project is already attracting widespread interest among international and national bodies. High-profile speakers from IBA bodies, the World Bank and other institutions will present the report and discuss its implications.