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How public service announcements reduced violence against women
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - Vox
A randomized evaluation conducted by J-PAL affiliate Donald Green suggests that PSAs are an effective tool for combating domestic violence in Uganda. Read the full article at Vox.

February 2019 Newsletter
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 - J-PAL
In our February 2019 newsletter, Co-Impact announces funding for Teaching at the Right Level in Africa, J-PAL launches Innovation in Government Initiative, and more.

We Need to Talk about Intestinal Worms
Tuesday, January 29, 2019 - Scientific American (blog)
A blog post citing evidence from randomized evaluations conducted by J-PAL affiliates calls for a recommitment to fighting intestinal worms.

U2’s Bono throws star power behind impact investing
Friday, January 25, 2019 - On Wall Street
J-PAL is partnering with Y Analytics, a new analytics company launched by Bono and TPG Growth with the aim of broadening the financial industry’s commitment to sustainable development.

Pratham and other organizations selected for $80 million Africa project grant
Thursday, January 24, 2019 - News India Times
Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) Africa, a joint venture between Pratham and J-PAL, has been named one of five recipients of an $80 million commitment from the global philanthropic collaborative Co...

How to improve school-choice systems
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 - Chicago Booth Review
A study by J-PAL affiliate Christopher Neilson looks at the algorithms used in school admissions systems.

Release: J-PAL and Pratham awarded philanthropic funding toward education systems change: New Teaching at the Right Level Africa initiative to support over three million primary school students with evidence-backed approach
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
New Teaching at the Right Level initiative to support over three million primary school students in Africa with evidence-backed approach.

How big grants can pave the way to more investment
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 - Devex
Devex explores how large preparatory grants can act as a catalyst to help programs like Teaching at the Right Level Africa develop a plan for larger and longer-term investments.