J-PAL Middle East and North Africa (MENA), based at the American University in Cairo, leads J-PAL’s work in the Middle East and North Africa region. J-PAL MENA conducts randomized evaluations, builds partnerships for evidence-informed policymaking, and helps partners scale up effective programs.
Our research team evaluates the impact of social programs and policies in MENA, covering a wide range of sectors including social protection, employment, education, and gender. Through online and in-person courses, we train implementers, policymakers, donors, and advocates on how to generate and use rigorous evidence. Our policy team works to institutionalize learning from evidence and disseminate research results to governments and other partners.
More about J-PAL Middle East and North Africa
Explore the J-PAL website to learn more about who we are, what we do, where we work, and how to engage with the J-PAL Middle East and North Africa team.
Blog
Blog
Egypt Impact Lab: Making every Egyptian pound spent on development count
The EIL’s integration into the formal structure of the National Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development in 2024 marked a turning point in Egypt’s commitment to evidence-based governance.
Event
Event
Launch Event: Hub of Advanced Policy Innovation for the Environment (HAPIE)
The Egypt Impact Lab, J-PAL MENA at AUC, and Community Jameel are officially launching the Hub for Advanced Policy Innovation for the Environment (HAPIE), which is J-PAL MENA's regional Air and Water Lab.
Blog
Blog
Driving evidence-based humanitarian action and displacement response in MENA
This blog post provides an overview of the evolving policy narratives in humanitarian work, emphasizing J-PAL’s initiatives to address evidence gaps. It also highlights the establishment of a dedicated portfolio at J-PAL MENA, aimed at supporting localized actions and ensuring that humanitarian...