In December 2022, the government of Côte d’Ivoire passed a new law mandating the evaluation of public policies. The Ministry of Economy, Planning and Development (MEPD), tasked with implementing the law, sought to build internal capacity on rigorous impact evaluation. J-PAL Europe and ENSEA, Côte d’Ivoire’s National School of Statistics and Applied Economics, seized this opportunity to launch an ambitious collaboration targeting students and civil servants. The partnership includes:

1. Supporting ENSEA students in taking Data, Economics, and Design of Policy (DEDP) MicroMasters classes
2. Developing an in-service certificate for Ivorian civil servants on public policy evaluation
3. Supporting the creation of a master’s program in impact evaluation that will leverage content from the DEDP MicroMasters

The partnership aims to foster evidence-informed policymaking and promote research collaborations aligned with  government priorities. In October 2024, ENSEA was officially welcomed as a founding member of ADEPT.

Home to J-PAL LAC’s office in Brazil, Insper Learning Institution (Insper) in São Paulo is known for its strong academic programs, including a Master’s in Public Policy (MPP) and a rich set of online and in-person course offerings through its Executive Education program.

In collaboration with ADEPT and J-PAL LAC, Insper will offer courses from the MicroMasters in Data, Economics, and Design of Policy (DEDP) in a “flipped classroom” format starting in October 2025. In this model, students watch the online lectures independently and attend weekly in-person sessions taught by Insper faculty. These sessions focus on applying course concepts through practical exercises and examples tailored to the Brazilian context.

As with all DEDP MicroMasters learners, Insper students who complete the online coursework and pass a final proctored exam will receive course certificates from MITx. Upon successful completion of five courses (three core and two electives), they will earn the DEDP MicroMasters credential. Students who also meet Insper-specific requirements– such as participation in the weekly in-person “flipped classroom” sessions– will receive a separate credential and course credit from Insper.

Courses will be offered through Insper’s Executive Education platform and therefore be available to MPP students, who may take DEDP x Insper courses as electives; professionals enrolled in Insper’s Executive Education programs; and in a specialization-level graduate program.

Leveraging the expertise of Insper faculty, the rigor of DEDP MicroMasters coursework, and Insper’s digital learning infrastructure, this innovative model aims to build a strong pipeline of locally trained policy professionals in Brazil.

A prestigious institution with a strong tradition of public service, Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) shares ADEPT’s commitment to attracting and training future changemakers who drive impact in their communities. Princeton SPIA also has a long-standing commitment to removing financial barriers to its programs, with all admitted graduate students—MPA, MPP, and PhD—receiving full funding for the duration of their program. No additional essay or separate application is required to receive the funding, which includes tuition, fees, and a generous living stipend. 

Princeton SPIA graduate programs hence hold particular promise for DEDP learners from nontraditional or disadvantaged backgrounds, or from universities that may be less familiar to Princeton SPIA’s admissions committees. The university joined ADEPT as a founding member in 2025, and beginning with the fall 2025 application cycle, will consider the DEDP MicroMasters credential in the admissions process for its Master in Public Affairs and Master in Public Policy programs. While the credential is not required for admission, applicants who include it will have it recognized by the admissions committee as strong preparation for advanced quantitative study.

For admitted students, the DEDP MicroMasters coursework in economics, data analysis, and policy design provides a solid foundation for Princeton SPIA’s rigorous curriculum. While Princeton does not award credit for coursework at other institutions, advanced training—such as that offered through the DEDP MicroMasters program—may allow students to test into higher-level courses. This flexibility enables students to focus on electives and tailor their experience, while still fulfilling Princeton SPIA’s degree credit requirements.

The Paris School of Economics (PSE) is a leading academic institution in Europe, developing research and training in economics with a commitment to academic excellence and contributing to public understanding of economic issues. As the host of several research labs, including J-PAL Europe, PSE contributes to promoting evidence-informed policymaking which is at the core of ADEPT’s vision.

Within the ADEPT network, PSE acts as a “Pipeline University,” taking the Data, Economics, and Design of Policy (DEDP) MicroMasters credential into account in the admissions process for its Master’s in Public Policy and Development (PPD). The PPD program is a highly selective research-oriented program designed to prepare students for PhD studies. It features low tuition fees and offers scholarships, particularly for students from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Students from the DEDP program worldwide who are interested in pursuing a master’s degree at PSE may leverage their MicroMasters coursework: while not a requirement for admission to the PPD program, the admissions committee will consider DEDP coursework (both individual course certificates as well as the full credential, earned by completing three core courses and two electives) when submitted, recognizing the strong foundation the DEDP coursework provides in economics, data analysis, and policy design.

This partnership offers a powerful academic and professional signal for DEDP learners aiming to pursue  graduate study at PSE, while also enriching PSE’s student community with diverse, globally trained candidates.