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Our Work
At J-PAL Southeast Asia, J-PAL affiliated researchers collaborate with government agencies, private firms, NGOs, and other development partners to answer pressing policy questions in various sectors.
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About J-PAL Southeast Asia
J-PAL Southeast Asia (SEA) is a regional office of the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), a global network of researchers who use randomized evaluations to answer critical policy questions in the fight against poverty.
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J-PAL Updates
September 2021 Newsletter
In the September 2021 Newsletter, we highlight studies regarding various strategies to combat Covid-19, an introduction to some of our new affiliates, and takeaways from the IPCC's report on climate change.
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Impact of Community Information in Identifying High Ability Microentrepreneurs
Identifying high-potential microentrepreneurs in low-income countries remains a challenge due to lack of verifiable information. Researchers conducted a randomized evaluation to test the value of community knowledge in identifying high-potential microentrepreneurs.
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Second cohort to graduate from the Data, Economics, and Development Policy master’s program joins a growing community of alumni
The second cohort in the Data, Economics, and Development Policy (DEDP) master’s program at MIT completed their degrees with a hybrid in-person and remote model in 2021. Thirteen students graduated in September after completing a summer capstone internship that applied their MIT coursework to real...
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Generating Rigorous Evidence on the Effectiveness of Humanitarian Programming
The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) is developing a long-term research effort to generate actionable cross-cutting insights to improve the effectiveness of humanitarian operations.
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Cristian (Kiki) Pop-Eleches
Cristian (Kiki) Pop-Eleches is a Professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. He is a development economist, with a particular interest in education, health, and demography.
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J-PAL LAC welcomes the most diverse cohort yet to its impact evaluation Diploma program
J-PAL LAC is glad to welcome its fifth and most diverse Diploma cohort. Over six months, 32 students from six countries from LAC and 28 organizations will engage in over 100 hours of classes and conversations with J-PAL affiliates, UC Chile professors, and staff.
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Training on Randomised Impact Evaluations for Humanitarian Interventions
J-PAL Europe is pleased to offer its first training on randomised evaluations and their applications in humanitarian settings for implementers and policymakers. Held live over Zoom, this training consists of four half-days of lectures and working sessions, and will equip participants with the...
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IFII Blog Series: Advancing inclusive digital financial services to empower women in Indonesia
Financial services can give women more control over financial decisions, which can lead to empowerment and improved well-being. When designed properly, access to financial services may not only help women build resilience and take advantage of opportunities, but it can also help them set goals and...
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Jonathan Weigel
Jonathan Weigel is an Assistant Professor in the Business and Public Policy Group at the Haas School of Business at the University of California Berkeley. His research interests are at the intersection of political economy, development, and public economics. His research explores the role of state...
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The Impact of Citizen Monitoring on the 2019 Mayoral Elections in Colombia
Researchers evaluated the impact of encouraging citizen monitoring on the 2019 mayoral elections in Colombia. The intervention resulted in higher reports from citizens and a reduction in observed irregularities in the election.
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Yusuf Neggers
Yusuf Neggers is an Assistant Professor of Public Policy at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on state capacity and the delivery of public services. He has researched topics including bureaucratic diversity, electoral politics, and public works in India and Indonesia.
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David Phillips
David Phillips is a Research Professor of Economics at the University of Notre Dame. His research focuses on urban geography, public transit, crime, housing subsidies, and their intersections with poverty. His work primarily utilizes experimental and quasi-experimental methods.
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Benjamin Marx
Benjamin Marx is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics at Boston University. One strand of his research studies the determinants of political accountability, state capacity, and voting behavior in developing countries. He has worked in various countries including Kenya, Senegal, and...