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April 2020 North America Newsletter
In J-PAL North America's April newsletter, we highlight research results synthesized by our affiliated researchers to guide evidence-informed responses to COVID-19.
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How digital financial services and e-commerce can help curb the impact of COVID-19 on people's livelihoods
For those in Indonesia with access to mobile phones and digital literacy, e-commerce and digital financial services may help people to maintain their livelihoods. Not only do digital financial services offer a fast and contactless means of payment and transfer, but evidence from around the world has...
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April 2020 Newsletter
In the April newsletter, J-PAL provides recommendations on increasing guideline adherence that can inform policymakers’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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March 2024 North America Newsletter
J-PAL North America's March Newsletter features reflections on our recent work and upcoming plans to advance rigorous research on racial equity, including our seven-part blog series on how research plays a critical role in identifying systems and policies that further racial equity.
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Regression to the mean: What it is and why it matters for impact evaluations
Regression to the mean is a statistical phenomenon where extreme outcomes tend to be followed by more moderate outcomes—closer to the mean. In the field of social policy, this could mean that individuals selected to participate in a program because of an extreme signal will naturally return back...
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J-PAL Policy Recruitment 2023
J-PAL Global is excited to launch our annual recruitment drive for (Senior) Policy Associates to contribute to its mission of promoting evidence-informed policy. The 2023 Recruitment Webinar will introduce J-PAL’s mission, the work that we do, and provide an overview of the (Senior) Policy Associate...
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January 2023 Newsletter
Our January 2023 Newsletter features tips for navigating PhD admissions, an affiliate spotlight on Elizabeth Linos, and reflections from alumni of J-PAL LAC’s Diploma.
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September 2023 Newsletter
J-PAL launches the Air and Water Labs in Egypt, India, and South Africa, celebrates the 10th anniversary of J-PAL Southeast Asia (SEA), and explores access to FAFSA in a new policy insight.
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October 2021 South Asia Newsletter
In October 2021, J-PAL South Asia's quarterly newsletter focuses on how to get more people vaccinated and ways to combat urban diabetes.
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Rigorously evaluating cash transfer programs in the United States: Perspectives from other contexts
J-PAL affiliated researcher Paul Niehaus (UC San Diego) shares his perspective on studies of cash transfers in low- and middle-income countries and on how the United States can learn from other contexts.
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Teaching at the Right Level Webinar Series: Session 5 - Adapting the TaRL Approach to Different Contexts
The Teaching at the Right Level webinar series will continue with its fifth installment on Tuesday, December 11, at 8:00 AM ET. This session will focus on Adapting the TaRL approach to different contexts. Presenters will discuss how TaRL was adapted for Zambia and Botswana and share their experience...
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Adaptations for phone surveys: A webinar with Tavneet Suri
Tavneet will share insights from transitioning a large-scale survey for the UBI Kenya project from in-person to phone interviews, with a focus on shortening and adapting questionnaires to be conducted via phone. She will start with a presentation, followed by Q&A.