J-PAL Afrique soutient les chercheurs qui mènent des évaluations aléatoires en Afrique, dispense des formations en la matière et aide les décideurs à tirer parti de données rigoureuses et à généraliser les programmes les plus prometteurs afin d'accroître l'efficacité des politiques publiques.
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Evidence-based approaches to tackling recent increases in gender-based violence
Many countries have witnessed a surge in cases of domestic violence due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent stay-at-home orders. This phenomenon is especially concerning in Africa, the eastern Mediterranean, and Southeast Asia, where rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) are...
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Data collection at J-PAL Africa: Spotlight on field officers
Field officers play a vital role in J-PAL Africa’s research projects. I interviewed three team members who have been involved in multiple J-PAL Africa research projects in Johannesburg over the years: Siyabonga Mudau, Nonhlanhla Hlanguza, and Joseph Shingange.
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J-PAL Africa launches the Digital Identification and Finance Research Initiative (DigiFI Africa)
J-PAL Africa, based at the University of Cape Town, recently launched the Digital Identification and Finance Research Initiative (DigiFI Africa). Supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, this USD$7 million research fund is designed to study the impact of innovative government and private...
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African scholars: Refine your randomized evaluation skills through the DigiFI Webinar Series
Local researchers often have a uniquely deep understanding of the context in which they work, which is key to developing well-grounded evaluations. The J-PAL Africa team, including DigiFI Africa led by Tavneet Suri, are committed to providing a mechanism for local African scholars to drive the...
