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

DEDP Webinar: Pursue a Credential in the MITx MicroMasters® Program

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Live via Zoom
Join the course team for a live webinar to explore the Data, Economics, and Design of Policy MicroMasters program, gain insights into the upcoming term, and have your questions answered in real time.
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Roundtable

Policy Roundtable: Harnessing Rigorous Research to Shape Climate Policy

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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).
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Course

J-PAL Africa Evaluating Social Programs Course

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Cape Town, South Africa
The J-PAL Africa Evaluating Social Programs Course will provide a thorough understanding of randomized evaluations and pragmatic step-by-step training for conducting one’s own evaluation.

Past Events

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Launching the Egypt Impact Lab to strengthen evidence-informed policy and improve development outcomes for Egyptians

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Livestream
The Egyptian Ministry of Planning and Economic Development and the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab Middle East and North Africa at the American University in Cairo are proud to announce the launch of the Egypt Impact Lab. Learn about its partners' top priorities and the course for conducting...
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Workshop or Training

Research Incubator: Designing Randomised Evaluations for Humanitarian Interventions

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Paris, France
J-PAL Europe is pleased to announce that applications are now open for a three-day evaluation design workshop tailored to the interests of humanitarian organisations that intend to explore randomised evaluations as a complement to their evaluation, learning and innovation toolkit. As long as public...
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Webinar

Evidence for Climate Action in Europe

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Live via Zoom
This webinar shed light on the process, benefits, and challenges of using randomised evaluations to generate evidence in the climate action space in Europe.
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Webinar

Hidden Costs of a Health Crisis: Research on Social Welfare Disruptions in India During the Covid-19 Pandemic

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Live via Zoom
This webinar explores findings from five research projects across India that attempt to understand the hidden costs of the pandemic borne by underserved communities. Presenters will also delve into the implications of these disruptions for the design of future social programmes as well as emerging...
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Fertility and Family Planning: Insights on Promoting Healthy Behaviors and Curbing Population Growth in Egypt

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Falaki Mainstage Theatre, AUC Tahrir Campus
This upcoming Global Evidence for Egypt spotlight seminar on fertility and family planning will focus on what global evidence tells us about promoting healthy behaviors and encouraging family planning to curb population growth in Egypt.
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Digital Identification in Africa: Reforms, Evidence, and Opportunities

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Live via Zoom
During this webinar, speakers will discuss relevant policy reforms in sub-Saharan Africa, existing evidence, and opportunities for policy-relevant research on digital identification.
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mHealth Innovations for Child Health Service Delivery: Challenges and Solutions

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Live via Zoom
In this webinar, J-PAL South Asia will bring together researchers, government stakeholders, and donors who will share insights on delivering interventions through mHealth platforms such as India's National Health Mission's Auxiliary Nurse Midwife Online application and the associated Reproductive...
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Webinar

How Can We Improve Social Inclusion at Scale Through Education Interventions?

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Live via Zoom
This webinar explored the potential for education interventions to improve social inclusion at scale, with a focus on studies in partnership with education ministries from different settings across Europe.