The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) is a global research center working to reduce poverty by ensuring that policy is informed by scientific evidence. Anchored by a network of more than 900 researchers at universities around the world, J-PAL conducts randomized impact evaluations to answer critical questions in the fight against poverty.
The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) is a global research center working to reduce poverty by ensuring that policy is informed by scientific evidence. Anchored by a network of more than 900 researchers at universities around the world, J-PAL conducts randomized impact evaluations to answer critical questions in the fight against poverty.
Research Associate, J-PAL Middle East and North Africa
Yostina Girgies is a research associate at J-PAL Middle East and North Africa. Prior to joining J-PAL in 2023, she worked at African Export-Import Bank as a research intern. Yostina holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Cairo University and is currently pursuing a master's degree in economic development from Sorbonne University.
