The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL)
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Moving from evidence to policy change
Today we launch an expanded section of our website called Evidence to Policy, which explores how J-PAL affiliated researchers and staff, along with government and NGO partners, have drawn on evidence produced by randomized evaluations to inform policy changes around the world.
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Preparing for 2018 elections in the "Year of the Woman": Lessons from India
If many more women are elected to office, we don’t yet know what impacts such an influx might have on policy decisions and gender norms in US society. However, many J-PAL affiliated researchers have explored this question in India by taking advantage of a naturally occurring experimental design.
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Introducing J-PAL's Firms sector
What role do policies that affect private sector firms play in closing the productivity gap between higher-income and lower-income countries, and what are the implications of firms’ policies on economic growth and worker welfare?
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Launching a practical guide to measuring women's and girls’ empowerment
J-PAL’s newest research resource, A Practical Guide to Measuring Women's and Girls’ Empowerment in Impact Evaluations, gathers insights from the experiences of J-PAL affiliated researchers around the world and offers practical tips for how to measure women's and girls’ empowerment in impact evaluations.
928 ongoing and completed randomized evaluations in 81 countries
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RT @JPAL_NA: We're hiring! Come work at J-PAL North America as a Research Manager + help us generate...
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Looking for a roundup of rigorous research on what works in financial inclusion? New post on the J-PAL blog from… https://t.co/bp94DVtIEO
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Interested in working with African governments to pilot and monitor promising payment and ID reforms? Apply now to… https://t.co/r5S1pSh1Zg
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The J-PAL Africa team, based at the University of Cape Town, is hiring a postdoc to support development of a resear… https://t.co/wmlUOpuz2D
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- J-PAL South Asia is seeking qualified applicants for Policy Manager (https://j-p.al/policb2861) and Training Manager (https://j-p.al/train0d09a) to contribute to our mission of reducing poverty by ensuring policy is informed by scientific evidence. Help lead government partnerships and teach critical evaluation skills - apply now at the links above! 1 day 1 hour ago.
- The J-PAL Africa team, based at the University of Cape Town, is hiring a postdoc to support development of a research agenda on digital IDs and payments. Includes potential to co-author several papers - learn more & apply now: j-p.al/postd2b9bb. 1 day 5 hours ago.
- Our name - the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab - honors the late Abdul Latif Jameel, father of @MIT alumnus Mohammed Abdul Latif Jameel. More in the new video from our partner Community Jameel: 👇👇👇 6 days 4 hours ago.
- Interested in work that makes a difference? Join us *tomorrow,* Wednesday 12/12 at 2:00 PM ET for a webinar on open positions at J-PAL. We'll talk about our day-to-day activities, work culture, and how to apply! Register at https://j-p.al/jpalg51dee. 1 week 1 hour ago.
- Are you one of the 119 credential holders of the J-PAL/MITx MicroMasters in Data, Economics, and Development Policy? Applications are now open for MIT's new blended online and in-person full master's program! No prior degree or GRE test needed. Learn more at j-p.al/datae625c9. 1 week 4 days ago.
A child who grows up in a low-income family is less likely to thrive in school,...
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It’s easy to talk about increasing the use of evidence in policy—but what does it take to do this in practice? What are some first steps governments can take to build a culture of using data and...
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Globally, 1.7 billion adults remain unbanked without an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider according to the World Bank’s Global Findex 2017 report. Yet, two thirds of these...
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This is a guest post from Lauren Benner of the MIT Refugee Action Hub. More than 68.5 million people around the world have been forced to flee their homes in search of safety and stability. A...
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This is a guest post from Darshak Sanghavi of OptumLabs. As a pediatrician, a health policy director, and now as a chief medical officer, I’ve dedicated my career to improving health outcomes...
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