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Representatives from the zakat management organization share about the existing economic empowerment programs they have implemented in Indonesia

Supporting Indonesia's faith-based charitable funds, zakat, in tackling poverty through the Graduation approach

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On October 8, J-PAL Southeast Asia hosted a workshop gathering several of Indonesia’s zakat management organizations (Organisasi Pengelola Zakat or OPZ) to explore how zakat, faith-based charitable funds, can further support poverty alleviation through the Graduation approach. In this blog we...
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Building on existing systems: Advancing early childhood outcomes in Indonesia through collaboration and evidence

J-PAL Southeast Asia organized a research-to-policy showcase bringing together policymakers, researchers, civil society organizations (CSOs), development partners, and private sector to discuss innovations for strengthening the last-mile delivery of early childhood education and development (ECED)...
A woman wearing a green head scarf stands holding a child. In the foreground is a counter with a bag of subsidized rice.

El Efecto Evidencia: Cómo los gobiernos de países de ingresos bajos y medios impulsan y amplían las políticas eficaces de reducción de la pobreza

La mayoría de los gobiernos de países de bajos y medianos ingresos invierten mucho más en sus propios programas sociales —que incluyen atención médica, educación y redes de seguridad social— que toda la ayuda exterior en conjunto. Si bien la ayuda exterior ha sido el centro de atención este año, son...
Headshots of Hasto Narendra (left) and Farhan Husain (right).

DEDP learners spotlight: Hasto Narendra and Farhan Husain's path to development

In 2024, J-PAL Southeast Asia (SEA) welcomed two new staff members from the Data, Economics, and Design of Policy (DEDP) MicroMasters community. Both Hasto and Farhan come from diverse fields outside economics, yet they share a common passion: to pivot their career paths and explore meaningful work...
 A child plays with colorful wooden blocks in a GSED assessment session.

Four lessons from using a growth measurement tool for early childhood development in Indonesia

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Stunting, defined as having a substantial below-average height for one’s age, indicates a significant risk to a child's physical and developmental potential. To explore practical and effective strategies for addressing stunting in Indonesia, J-PAL Southeast Asia (SEA) collaborated with J-PAL invited...
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How to integrate qualitative methods into RCTs

Economists have long used qualitative methods to inform the design and help interpret the results of RCTs. To support the further integration of qualitative methods into randomized evaluations and provide more structured guidance, J-PAL has developed new research resources and training materials for...
Participants at South South Learning Journey event

Building effective social protection programs through government and researcher partnerships: Reflections from a MENA-SEA South-South Learning Journey

In a critical moment for global social protection systems, policymakers from Egypt and Indonesia recently came together in Jakarta for the groundbreaking event, South-South Learning Journey.
 MSMEs products displayed at the Center for Integrated Services for MSMEs in West Java, Indonesia

Can product curation overcome challenges in MSME market expansion? Opportunities for impact evaluation

Insights from a recent Learning Collaborative event hosted by J-PAL Southeast Asia (SEA) and the Directorate of MSME and Cooperative Development of Indonesia’s Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas) shed light on evidence and insights on the most effective approaches to support MSMEs...