Our mission is to reduce poverty by ensuring that policy is informed by scientific evidence. We do this through research, policy and scale engagement, and training.
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Celebrating Women’s Day: Eight stories of evidence-informed change for women and girls
This International Women’s Day, we are highlighting stories of evidence-informed programs transforming the lives of women and girls globally. We hope that as you read, you see how crucial rigorous research is to each of these examples, and are inspired to put evidence at the center of your own...
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J-PAL LAC’s government partnerships: Córdoba and the path toward a culture of evidence use
Integrating evidence into public sector decision-making is a practical challenge. It requires technical capacity, usable data, and management routines that make it possible to prioritize, learn, and adjust policies in a sustained way. In this context, the Ministry of Economy and Public Management of...
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The King Climate Action Initiative: Five years of growing impact
As rising temperatures threaten to reverse gains in the fight against poverty, communities on the frontlines need solutions that work. Since 2020, J-PAL's King Climate Action Initiative has funded research has informed policies and programs improving the lives of nearly 33 million people.
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The future of education in Africa: A conversation with J-PAL Africa's newest Scientific Advisor
Alex Eble is an associate professor of economics and education at Columbia University's Teachers College, a J-PAL affiliate, and our new Scientific Advisor for J-PAL Africa’s Education portfolio. We sat down with Alex to discuss his path into education-focused development work, his perspective on...