Allen Mathew

Allen Mathew is a Senior Research Associate at J-PAL South Asia, currently working on the “Enabling Another Chance at Education for Girls: Enablers and Barriers” project, leading the research execution in Patna, Bihar. He is testing and evaluating innovative interventions on improving access to education for girls and women through Pratham’s Second Chance program.

Prior to this, he has worked on projects focusing on female labour force participation and how various social factors influence both the supply-side and demand-side of the female labour force.

Allen holds an undergraduate degree in economics honours from St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi.