J-PAL Latinoamérica y el Caribe (LAC) es un centro de investigación que busca reducir la pobreza y mejorar la calidad de vida de los habitantes de América Latina y el Caribe, creando evidencia de lo que realmente funciona. Nuestros académicos afiliados miden el impacto de programas a través de evaluaciones aleatorizadas, y luego utilizamos lo aprendido para influir en el diseño de las políticas públicas.
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Explore the J-PAL website to learn more about who we are, what we do, where we work, and how to engage with the J-PAL Latin America and the Caribbean team.
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Integrating conservation into development policy in Brazil
While individual behavior and corporate commitments play an important role in transitioning to a sustainable economic development model, the structural changes needed to mitigate environmental impacts can also be effectively achieved through well-designed public policies.
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Postdoc Spotlight: Alipio Ferreira, J-PAL '23, on his research journey at J-PAL LAC
In our new postdoc alumni spotlight series, we spoke with Alipio Ferreira, J-PAL '23, about his experience as a postdoctoral researcher at J-PAL Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Alianzas con Gobiernos de J-PAL LAC: Reduciendo la violencia de género
En J-PAL Latinoamérica y el Caribe (LAC), nuestro trabajo es posible gracias a la estrecha colaboración y dedicación de muchos gobiernos de la región que reconocen la importancia de utilizar datos y evidencia para mejorar los programas sociales y las políticas públicas. Compartiremos algunas...
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How can we support workers in their search for quality jobs?
Some of the challenges faced by job seekers include geographic and financial constraints, lack of information about the job market, difficulties in communicating their skills, and behavioral biases. Given this context, what policies can help them find quality jobs?