Ready to learn from Cillian Nolan, Executive Director of J-PAL Europe, on rigorous evaluation for impact and scale @j-pal.bsky.social @j-paleurope.bsky.social #impsci #evaluation #evidence @eisummit.org #EIS2025

📸 Yesterday we kicked off our week-long impact evaluation training with UNICEF @pse.bsky.social. Country offices from Europe & Central Asia, government partners, and reps from World Bank, @ec.europa.eu, Spanish govt. & CEMFI explored integrating rigorous evaluations into policymaking.

📖 New briefcase: Eliminating Barriers to Job Seekers' Take-up of Social Benefits in France Researchers found that meeting with social workers ⬆️ job seekers' take-up of benefits. Direct assistance helped navigate complex applications. Read more here: www.povertyactionlab.org/publication/...

In a new post on the J-PAL blog, @j-palna.bsky.social & @j-paleurope.bsky.social share the role evidence-based policy must play in the face of tight budgets and high expectations for government performance. Read more on how governments can do more with less: www.povertyactionlab.org/blog/7-30-25...

🚀 La setmana passada vam firmar un conveni amb @j-paleurope.bsky.social, l’organització impulsada pel Premi Nobel d’Economia 2019 Abhijit Banerjee, per col·laborar en l’avaluació rigorosa de les polítiques socials.

🔴 En el context de la visita del Premi Nobel d’Economia 2019, Abhijit Banerjee, aquesta tarda hem signat un conveni de col·laboració amb el centre de recerca @j-paleurope.bsky.social per avançar en l’avaluació rigorosa de les polítiques d’inclusió social a Catalunya.

🌍 Join J-PAL Europe's Michael Braun + researchers from J-PAL's network at an event on evidence-based policy in climate, health & innovation, hosted by d\carb forum. 📍 @hertieschool.bsky.social + online 🗓️ 19 June | 10:30–17:00 CET Register: www.hertie-school.org/en/sustainab...

Budgets are tight, needs are urgent—how can we do more with less? The latest installment of #TheEvidenceEffect from J-PAL shows why investing in cost-effective programs is key to smarter development. Read our blog post explaining why, by John Floretta and Claire Walsh: bit.ly/4jqK99B

🌍 From #Europe to the world, evidence matters. We are proud to join #TheEvidenceEffect, a new campaign that draws out lessons on what works (& what doesn’t) in #globaldevelopment. Explore the campaign: www.povertyactionlab.org/evidence-eff...

📣 Happening today: Watch the livestream of our roundtable on #evidence & #climatepolicy, co-hosted w/ @iza.org. Hear from our participants (shown below) & learn about our Air & Water Labs launched w/ Community Jameel. 🕠 5:30–7:00 pm CEST Register to watch: conference.iza.org/conference_f...

📢 This Wed in Bonn + online: join our policy roundtable on "Using Research to Shape Climate Policy" featuring a case study on Air and Water Labs, in partnership with Community Jameel. 🕓 17:30–19:00 CET Hosted by @iza.org. Speakers listed below ⬇️ 🔗 Register: conference.iza.org/conference_f...

UPCOMING Europe Event: Using #Research to Shape #ClimatePolicy 🌍 Join us 14 May, 17:30–19:00 CET at @iza.org or #online. Now w/ Jan Minx & Markus Steinich! J-PAL's Ahmed Elsayed will share an Air & Water Labs case study, launched w/ Community Jameel. Register: conference.iza.org/conference_f...

📸 Today, we kicked off a week-long policy design and evaluation workshop with the Central Bank of Armenia. Together with partners from the Bank and key ministries, we’ll explore how rigorous #impactevaluation can strengthen evidence-informed policymaking. More to come!

UPCOMING EUROPE EVENT: #Research shaping #ClimatePolicy 🌍 Join us 14 May, 5:30–7pm CEST in Bonn 🇩🇪 for a roundtable on using evidence to shape climate policy—w/ speakers from @pik-potsdam.bsky.social, @dgap.org, & @centrefornetzero.bsky.social. Register 👉 conference.iza.org/conference_f...

A research team led by CEMFI cooperated in the design and evaluation of 23 social inclusion policies with the Spanish General Secretariat for Inclusion @inclusion.gob.es, @j-paleurope.bsky.social and other organizations. Learn more about the results at inclusion.cemfi.es/index.asp

👏 Sara Merner (@j-paleurope.bsky.social ): A leader in action! Sara organized humanitarian incubators across three countries, earning widespread recognition for her leadership and teamwork.

🌟 Alexandre Grellet (@j-paleurope.bsky.social) – A true problem solver! Alexandre developed tools and trainings that simplify RCT methodologies, including a ‘power calculator tool’ for IDEE, making impact evaluations more accessible to researchers and practitioners alike. 🎉

📣 Live from the Inaugural #LISERPolicyLab 🗣️ 2019 #NobelLaureate Prof. Abhijit Banerjee gives a keynote lecture “The Power and Challenge of Evidence-Based Policies”. ℹ️ Learn more: www.liser.lu/event-policy...

We are honoured to collaborate with LISER and other key partners in Luxembourg for this event! We're also thrilled that our Scientific Director, #AbhijitBanerjee, will deliver the keynote lecture. Sign up below to secure your spot. Looking forward to meaningful discussions and connections!

How can RCTs help development organizations make better decisions? With @liser.lu and @j-paleurope.bsky.social , we tried to break it down in just 4 minutes Plus, we walk through a real-world example: a vocational skills training program 🛠️🎓 Check it out 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqM2...

Register below for the launch of the LISER Policy Lab!

🇫🇷 J-PAL’s resources for randomized evaluations are now available in French! 🎓 Ideal for researchers and teams designing and implementing impact evaluations. 💡 Free, practical tools based on expert insights—now for a francophone audience. 🔗 Explore the resources: https://buff.ly/4ifvWvK

Interested in learning what J-PAL has been up to over the past year? #EconSky Take a look at the 24-25 edition of Improving Lives through Evidence to see how rigorous research and strong partnerships shaped our work around the globe in 2024, and read about our priorities for 2025: buff.ly/431W1tN

🗞️ Esther Duflo : « J’ai découvert que les économistes avaient un pouvoir dangereux » Dans cette interview, la cofondatrice de J-PAL revient sur son parcours, ses rencontres et son engagement pour une recherche rigoureuse et ancrée dans la réalité. www.lemonde.fr/economie/art...

📸 We are proud that one of the pictures from our photo documentary project, Yhdessä (Together), was selected for a Foto Futuro Lab online exhibition: www.fotofuturolab.com/visions-of-2... Check out the full project here: www.povertyactionlab.org/yhdessa-toge... @marijo-silva-v.bsky.social

Join us for a 4-day workshop in Manila w/ @povertyaction.bsky.social. Focus: ✅ Livelihoods for displaced communities ✅ Protection in conflict-affected settings 💻 Online info session: 4 Feb 4 PM (GMT+8) 🔗 mit.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 🗓️ Apply by 14 Feb: www.povertyactionlab.org/event/humani...

📢 We’re Hiring: (Senior) Policy Associate! Join J-PAL Europe & CERR to drive evidence-informed policymaking in Uzbekistan. 🌏 Based in Tashkent. 📋 Master’s + experience in a related field. 🗣️ English & Uzbek (Russian = a plus) Apply here: 👉 www.povertyactionlab.org/careers/seni...