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J-PAL LAC 15: Una visión compartida para crear una cultura de la evidencia en LAC
J-PAL LAC se estableció en el Instituto de Economía (IE) de la UC Chile en el año 2009. Desde entonces, la expansión de J-PAL LAC a más países de la región ha sido en gran medida gracias a nuestros donantes.
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African Scholar Spotlight: Zakayo Zakaria
This post is part of our ongoing series showcasing the work and perspectives of economists from the African continent who are leading randomized evaluations. Through our African Scholars Program, we hope to help create more opportunities for African researchers to advance the research agenda on the...
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Market access: Connecting firms and entrepreneurs to markets to spur business and job growth
Improved access to markets has often helped small firms in low- and middle-income countries grow by boosting firm revenues and profits. These interventions have been effective because they have led to new sales, helped firms connect with new types of buyers, and increased information sharing and...
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Building farmers' resilience to climate change
In the face of weather shocks, improved agricultural technologies and techniques, financial services, and social assistance programs can improve the resilience of small-scale farmers. These tools can help farmers prevent crop losses, avoid consumption cuts or sales of productive assets, or even...