Events

We host events around the world and online to share results and policy lessons from randomized evaluations, build new partnerships between researchers and practitioners, and train organizations on how to design and conduct randomized evaluations.

Upcoming Events

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Webinar

Webinar series: Preparing for graduate study abroad for African students

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Virtual
J-PAL Africa holds a webinar series each year for African students who would like to pursue graduate study in Economics, Public Policy, or related fields in North America or Europe. The webinars are spread throughout the year and aim to provide comprehensive information to African students on what...
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Webinar

Understanding the Impacts of Cash Transfers on Health Outcomes

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Live via Zoom
This webinar will bring together researchers from three different randomized evaluations to understand the impact of cash transfers on health outcomes.
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Conference

Un futuro compartido: la urgencia de actuar contra el cambio climático

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El cambio climático no es solo una crisis ambiental; es una crisis humana que afecta de manera desproporcionada a las comunidades más vulnerables. El 27 de marzo se llevará a cabo el seminario internacional “Un futuro compartido: la urgencia de actuar contra el cambio climático” en la Pontificia...
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Workshop or Training

Humanitarian Action and Displacement Response Research Incubator in Manila, Philippines

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Manila, Philippines
Applications are now open for a four-day randomized evaluation design workshop as part of the Displaced Livelihoods Initiative (DLI) and the Humanitarian Protection Initiative (HPI) to develop projects in the Sub-Saharan Africa organised by J-PAL and Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA).
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Building Evidence Ecosystems in Employment, Education, and Training: Learning Event

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A peer-to-peer learning event (co-hosted by EIL and ETF) that combines high-level policy dialogue with practical technical training to build sustainable evidence ecosystems in education and employment.
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Roundtable

Policy Roundtable: Harnessing Rigorous Research to Shape Climate Policy and Inform the Public Debate

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Bonn, Germany
The IZA Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) and the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) are pleased to invite you to a policy roundtable on “Harnessing Rigorous Research to Shape Climate Policy and Inform the Public Debate” , taking place on the evening of Wednesday, 14 May 2025 , in Bonn...
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Conference

Initiative for Effective US Crime Policy Launch Convening

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MIT
This June, we are hosting a convening for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to celebrate the launch of J-PAL North America’s new Initiative for Effective US Crime Policy (IECP).
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Summer School 2025: Development Methodologies

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Dakar, Senegal
As part of the "Development Methodologies" Chair held by Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo, a summer school for African researchers, project leaders and other partners will be organised from July 7 to 11, 2025 in Dakar, on the campus of the African Center for Higher Studies in Management (CESAG).

Past Events

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Global Evidence for Egypt Conference: Using Evidence to Inform Decision-Making

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Moataz AlAlfi Hall, AUC New Cairo
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Workshop or Training

J-PAL LAC/UC Chile: Diplomado en Evaluación de Impacto de Programas y Políticas Públicas

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Zoom (clases sincrónicas)
Este Diplomado tiene por objetivo dotar de los conocimientos necesarios para diseñar, implementar y ser contraparte de evaluaciones de impacto de programas sociales y políticas públicas. Al finalizar el diplomado, los y las estudiantes serán capaces de utilizar una metodología rigurosa cuya...
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Webinar

DEDP Webinar: Pathways to a master’s in Africa

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Live via Zoom
This webinar will go over how the Data, Economics, and Development Policy MicroMaster credential can accelerate pursuit of a master's degree at some of our pathway universities in Africa. We will be joined by Laweh Open University College and Johannesburg Business School.
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J-PAL Policy Recruitment 2023

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Live via Zoom
J-PAL Global is excited to launch our annual recruitment drive for (Senior) Policy Associates to contribute to its mission of promoting evidence-informed policy. The 2023 Recruitment Webinar will introduce J-PAL’s mission, the work that we do, and provide an overview of the (Senior) Policy Associate...
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Webinar

Webinar sobre Políticas do Mercado de Trabalho: Qualificação Profissional

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Ao vivo via Zoom
Você gostaria de conhecer o que dizem as evidências científicas mais recentes sobre programas de Qualificação de Profissional na América Latina? Gostaria de entender quais são os mecanismos apontados pela literatura que impulsionam a renda e a empregabilidade? Inscreva-se no “Webinar sobre Políticas...
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Conference

La recherche expérimentale au service de l'éducation

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Lycée Pierre-Gille de Gennes, 11 rue Pirandello, 75013 Paris
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Webinar

Webinar Series: Graduate Study Abroad for African Students

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Virtual
J-PAL Africa is holding a webinar series for African students who would like to pursue graduate study in Economics, Public Policy or related fields in North America or Europe. The webinars are for those who intend to apply in the next few months as well as those who do not intend to apply...
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Webinar

Webinar: MIT DEDP Master's Program Admissions Info Session

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The next application cycle for the MIT master’s degree in Data, Economics, and Development Policy is fast approaching! Join us for a webinar on Friday, November 4 at 11:00 AM EST to to learn more about the program.