Jobs and Opportunity Initiative
J-PAL’s Jobs and Opportunity Initiative (JOI) funds randomized evaluations of strategies to improve employment outcomes.
JOI aims to generate a body of policy-relevant rigorous research that addresses pressing labor market challenges. Knowledge gaps include questions about supply and matching, job creation, and the future of jobs. JOI aims to offer guidance for implementing organizations, governments, and donors, so that policies can be guided by scientific evidence to improve employment outcomes.
Key Facts
Sectors:
Office:
J-PAL Global
Co-Chairs:
Status:
- Research RFP: Closed
Eligibility:
Open to J-PAL affiliates, J-PAL postdocs, and J-PAL invited researchers
Contact:
[email protected]
Funders
Initiative Team
Board Members
Marianne Bertrand
Bruno Crépon
Erica Field
Patrizio Piraino
David Atkin (Firms)
Jing Cai (Firms)
Staff
Lisa Corsetto, Senior Policy Manager
Natalie Valent, Senior Policy Associate
Clare Hofmeyr, Education and Training Manager, J-PAL Africa
Jared Perlo, Policy Associate
Projects
Enhancing the enterprise development capacity of SMMEs: Evaluating the impact of Phaphama SEDI
Location:
Cape Town and Stellenbosch (Western Cape), South Africa
The impact of digital and online marketing skills training on youth's business sales and profitability
Location:
Dar es Salaam and Dodoma, Tanzania
Enabling Entrepreneurs: An Impact Evaluation of a Business Incubator Development Program in Uganda
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Facilitating International Remote Work for New Graduates in Malawi
Location:
Malawi