Mariam George

Mariam George is a Research Operations Manager at J-PAL Middle East and North Africa, where she has led operations across several impact evaluations and development programs, including targeting the ultra-poor in Egypt (Bab Amal), the direct and indirect effects of female training interventions in a traditional society, subsidized finance in Egypt, the IQRA program, and the sustainable transformation for agricultural resilience (STAR) program. These projects focus on poverty reduction, women’s employment, financial inclusion, Arabic literacy, and agricultural resilience, in collaboration with organizations such as BRAC, the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development (SFSD), Al Qasimi Foundation (AQF), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation.

Prior to joining J-PAL in 2018, she worked as a Teller at The Egyptian Company for Exchange and Financial Business.

Mariam is currently pursuing a PhD in Public Policies and Development Projects Evaluation at Assiut University, where she also earned her Master’s degree in the same field. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Minia University.