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J-PAL’s use of inclusive language to communicate research results

Inclusive language helps us report research findings with accuracy and increases the accessibility of our communications. In this post, J-PAL North America and J-PAL Global staff describe how our offices strive to use inclusive language throughout our communications.
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The road to COP27: Tackling climate change in Egypt

In Egypt and globally, low-income populations disproportionately experience a range of climate change-related hazards. Egypt is particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, with a projected increase in heat waves, dust storms, and extreme weather events. COP27 in Sharm ElSheikh is a...
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Afiliado destacado: Enrique Seira conversa sobre cómo encontrar formas de mejorar el acceso a la justicia en México

Enrique Seira es profesor de economía en la Universidad Estatal de Michigan y fundador de Qué Funciona para el Desarrollo. Utiliza su investigación sobre los tribunales, la democracia, la corrupción y los mercados crediticios para ayudar a orientar el espacio político en México hacia un uso más...
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Reflexiones sobre un año trabajando por la igualdad de género en Latinoamérica y el Caribe

Una de las prioridades de J-PAL Latinoamérica y el Caribe (LAC) es acelerar el crecimiento de evidencia rigurosa sobre enfoques efectivos para promover la igualdad de género en la región. A medida que nos acercamos al final del año 2022, presentamos algunas reflexiones sobre las lecciones aprendidas...
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Digital payments in sub-Saharan Africa: Trends over the past decade

Between 2008 and 2010, poverty in Kenya was reduced by two percent due to better access to mobile money services. To better understand the potential pathways and scale of potential impact, we summarise the findings on the expansion of digital payments, such as mobile money, in sub-Saharan Africa...
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Strengthening development economics research in Africa: A recap of the “Development Methodologies” summer school

In July, J-PAL organised the “Development Methodologies” summer school for over seventy African researchers and policymakers, in partnership with the French Development Agency, the Fund for Innovation in Development, and the École National Supérieure de Statistique et d’Économie Appliquée of Abidjan...
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African Scholar Spotlight: Dr. Monica Lambon-Quayefio

In this post, we speak with Monica Lambon-Quayefio, a senior lecturer in the Department of Economics at the University of Ghana. Monica’s primary research interests include health economics, spatial econometrics, development, and experimental economics.
Headshots of four members of our Homelessness and Housing Stability team: Amanda Lee, Bridget Mercier, Laina Sonterblum, and Caitlyn Ark

J-PAL North America Staff Spotlight: Homelessness & Housing Stability Team

The fourth installment of J-PAL North America's Staff Spotlight series features four staff members who have supported our work to expand the evidence base on strategies to reduce and prevent homelessness and encourage long-term housing stability.