Webinar Informativo: Matching Workshop 2026

Webinar
Timeline:
to (10:00 to 11:00am EDT)
Location:
Zoom
Group of people participating in lecture event
J-PAL Europe

Organized through the Lemann Collaborative, the 2026 Matching Workshop is a two-day convening that will take place at the University of Zurich on September 2–3, 2026. The event, led by J-PAL, is designed to connect Brazilian reform entrepreneurs — leaders within governments, NGOs, foundations, and other organizations driving social change — with leading Brazilian and international researchers to discuss concrete policy and implementation challenges, explore evidence-informed solutions, and foster long-term collaborations between academia and practice.

J-PAL Latin America and the Caribbean invites interested reform entrepreneurs to an informational webinar on June 10 to learn more about the Workshop and how to apply through an open call. During the webinar, participants will learn more about the workshop structure, thematic areas, selection criteria, and financial support available for selected participants. The session will also introduce J-PAL’s work connecting research and policymaking and present examples of how similar collaborations have helped governments and organizations strengthen social programs and address real-world policy challenges. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about the workshop and application process.

Speakers

  • Claudia Macias (Acting Executive Director, J-PAL LAC)
  • Flavia Schmidt (Diretora de Conhecimento, Dados e Pesquisa, Fundação Lemann)
  • Ivan Brand (Gerente de Educação, J-PAL LAC)

The event is intended for Brazilian reform entrepreneurs—leaders within governments, NGOs, foundations, and other organizations driving social change—, interested in strengthening social programs and public policies through the use of rigorous evidence. The webinar will be held online via Zoom, free of charge, in Portuguese.

Sign up to the webinar here

Read the open call here

Agenda

J-PAL and the Lemann Collaborative: connecting practice and research

  • Claudia Macias (Deputy Executive Director, J-PAL LAC)
  • Flávia Schmidt (Diretora de Conhecimento, Dados e Pesquisa, Fundação Lemann)

General overview of the Lemann Collaborative Matching Workshop 2026

  • Ivan Brant (Training and Education Manager, J-PAL LAC)

Q&A and next steps