Evidence for Better Policy

The Egypt Impact Lab seeks to strengthen the cost-effectiveness of Egypt’s poverty-reduction policies and initiatives.

The Egypt Impact Lab, established in 2022, is a strategic initiative of the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab Middle East and North Africa at the American University in Cairo and the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development. The EIL is made possible by support from founding partners, the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development and Community Jameel, with additional support from UNICEF Egypt. EIL is institutionalized within the National Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development to strengthen the cost-effectiveness of Egypt’s poverty-reduction policies and initiatives.

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EIL works with government partners to examine how public policies are implemented and identify practical changes that can strengthen their delivery and effectiveness.

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We invite partnerships to support our capacity-building efforts, evidence dissemination, and technical assistance for scaling effective approaches.

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For implementers

EIL offers capacity-building programs to enhance your organization’s ability to generate and utilize impact evaluation evidence in decision-making. 

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Journalists interested in understanding how EIL informs public policy are encouraged to connect with us to explore stories, insights, and ongoing work.

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For policymakers

EIL advises policymakers on evidence-informed solutions to key policy challenges.



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