In this blog, Pierce County Human Services (Washington State) share insights into implementing a community engagement strategy within a randomized evaluation—drawing from their experience with the Fentanyl Detox Program.

Our work at J-PAL Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is made possible by close collaboration with and the dedication of many regional governments who recognize the importance of using data and evidence to improve social programs and public policy. Over the past fifteen years, we have worked with...

With fewer resources available, the bar is even higher for deciding which social sector and development programs to invest in. Evidence can help governments, funders, and implementing organizations navigate today’s challenges and make more effective and cost-effective decisions.

While individual behavior and corporate commitments play an important role in transitioning to a sustainable economic development model, the structural changes needed to mitigate environmental impacts can also be effectively achieved through well-designed public policies.

The EIL’s integration into the formal structure of the National Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development in 2024 marked a turning point in Egypt’s commitment to evidence-based governance.

The County of San Diego’s Office of Evaluation, Performance, and Analytics (OEPA), Planning and Development Services (PDS) teams, J-PAL staff, and UCSD researchers discuss their efforts to explore innovative evaluation possibilities aimed at strengthening the implementation of the Climate Action...

J-PAL North America launches Economic Pathways, a targeted effort to empower the next generation of economists researching critical policy questions.