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Update

New Initiative to Help Governments in the Global South Reduce Pollution and Foster Economic Growth

The Emissions Market Accelerator provides a custom-built solution to make emissions markets work anywhere, for any pollutant, by supporting governments from design to full operation.

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Update

Community Jameel, FCDO and IDRC Partner with J-PAL and IDinsight to Launch AI Evidence Alliance for Social Impact in Cape Town

The AI Evidence Alliance for Social Impact will advance the evidence-informed deployment of artificial intelligence solutions for social good in Africa and Asia. AEASI was announced in Cape Town at the AI for Africa Conference, hosted by the South African G20 presidency, the African Union and UNESCO.

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Blog

When childcare subsidies and employment services are not enough: How social norms shape women's choices in Egypt

How do we ensure we are addressing the correct barriers to women's empowerment in Egypt? This blog unpacks why childcare might not be the right solution to supporting women's employment and increasing gender equity in Greater Cairo.

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Evidence to Policy

Emissions markets to reduce air pollution

A market for designed to cut air pollution was scaled to reach over 15 million people with cleaner air in Gujarat, India.