J-PAL’s Social Protection sector focuses on identifying policies and programs in low- and middle-income countries effective at providing financial assistance to low-income families, insuring against shocks, and breaking poverty traps.

J-PAL’s Education sector uncovers strategies for getting more children in school and learning. The Policy Insights below reflect lessons from randomized evaluations of interventions that boost enrollment and achievement—such as targeted instruction, information provision, health services, and early...