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Program launched to train 1 million Indians in climate and health data work

J-PAL is assisting three universities with the India Data Capacity Accelerator, which envisions one million Indians trained in using data to solve climate and health-related challenges.

May 2023 Newsletter

Our May 2023 newsletter features the launch of the Displaced Livelihoods Initiative, quicker climate action through innovative data, and tech for equitable early childhood development.

Laying the foundation to diversify the economics field and center racial equity in economics research

J-PAL North America is developing a strategic vision — informed by a new racial equity advisory committee — to advance inclusion, prioritize racial equity in research, and promote equitable and inclusive research practices in its network.

“A Greater Social Mix In College Has Positive Effects On The Well-Being Of All Students”

Read more for an analysis of Elise Huillery's paper “Social mix in college: first results of experiments,” in which she and her cowriters analyze the effects of the social mix policies launched in 2015 by the ministry.

How African Governments Are Using Education Data to Overcome the Learning Crisis

African education leaders showcased their successful NewGlobe-supported educational programs at the Education World Forum (EWF) in London, and highlighted a study led by J-PAL affiliate Professor Michael Kremer has confirmed that the success of these programs is among the largest ever measured in...

US and UAE governments highlight early warning system for climate resilience

One of MIT’s five Climate Grand Challenges flagship projects, the Jameel Observatory-CREWSnet project will pilot in Bangladesh and Sudan to help communities adapt to the impacts of climate change.

BRAC, Jameel Observatory-CREWSnet team up to reduce poverty with climate-adaptive innovations

The Jameel Observatory Climate Resilience Early Warning System Network (Jameel Observatory-CREWSnet) and Community Jameel will partner with BRAC to pilot innovative climate-adaptive technologies in the southwest region of Bangladesh.

What Africa can teach the world about the role of data in education transformation

This article touched on an independent study led by J-PAL affiliate Professor Michael Kremer, who investigated the methods that underpin every government program supported by NewGlobe, and found learning gains among the “largest ever measured in international education.”