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What does women’s labor force participation really tell us about women’s empowerment?
Women continue to participate in the labor market—or as non-economists would put it, “work”—at different rates than men.
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The potential for evidence-based policymaking in the Middle East and North Africa: Answering frequently asked questions
In November, J-PAL Director Abhijit Banerjee delivered a public lecture at the American University in Cairo as part of J-PAL’s broader efforts to engage policymakers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Watch the full video and learn more about J-PAL's work in the region.
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Tackling crime and violence in Latin America with cognitive behavioral therapy
Developing new strategies to reduce crime and violence is a top priority for Latin American policymakers. Much of the violence in the region affects young men as both victims and perpetrators.
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Celebrating Chile's inaugural Giving Tuesday with Dean Karlan
Philanthropy in Chile is at a pivotal moment. A recent study by the Philanthropy and Social Investments Center at the Adolfo Ibáñez University suggests that philanthropists are transitioning away from actions that are purely charitable to actions that are more strategic.
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Ten years of rigorous research and policy impact in South Asia
Growing from just a few research assistants in Delhi and a lean support team in Chennai in 2007 to more than 175 staff across nine field offices today, the J-PAL South Asia team is filling critical evidence gaps and building the capacity of governments and civil society organizations to create...
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Increasing the use of data and evidence in real-world policy: Stories from J-PAL’s Government Partnership Initiative
At J-PAL, we often talk about the importance of using evidence to design and implement effective policies and programs, and many governments are working to make it a priority. But what does this look like in practice? How can we best support governments in finding and applying the evidence they need...
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Using evidence to improve open government initiatives
J-PAL Southeast Asia Executive Director Lina Marliani shares examples from J-PAL affiliated researchers’ work to highlight how randomized evaluations can be used to inform open governance programs.
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What have we learned about building a culture of data and evidence use in government?
Drawing on many examples from the LAC region, J-PAL’s Government Partnership Initiative shares insights on how governments are building a culture of using data and evidence in policymaking and about how J-PAL and other evidence-to-practice organizations can best support them in these efforts.
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Affiliate spotlight: Manisha Shah on her research on adolescent sexual and reproductive health
J-PAL affiliated professor Manisha Shah (University of California, Los Angeles) studies interventions that seek to slow the transmission of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections. Learn more about her research and her experiences as a development economist, from conducting surveys in...