J-PAL Southeast Asia Launch and Policy Workshop
On June 25, J-PAL officially launched its Southeast Asia office at the Institute for Economic and Social Research at the University of Indonesia in Jakarta. The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, offered the keynote address at the launch event, which was attended by over three hundred international and local academics, government officials, and representatives from civil society and international development organizations. Following the launch, J-PAL Southeast Asia hosted its first policy workshop where researchers and policymakers came together to identify the priorities of the new office in poverty, governance, education, and health.
Sessions
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Welcoming Remarks
Prof. Dr. Ir. Muhammad Anis M. Met, Rektor, University of Indonesia
Prof. Dr. Rema Hanna, J-PAL Southeast Asia
Keynote Remarks
His Excellency Dr. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, President of the Republic of Indonesia
J-PAL in Indonesia
Prof. Dr. Benjamin Olken, J-PAL Southeast Asia
Using Knowledge to Help the Poor: AusAID’s Support to the Poverty Action Lab
Peter Baxter, AusAID
The Importance of Research Partnerships
Jossy Prananta Moeis Ph.D., University of Indonesia
Translating Research into Action: Moving Forward
Dr. Ir. Bambang Widianto, M.A., National Team for Accelerating Poverty Reduction (TNP2K)
Using Evidence for Informed Policymaking
Prof. Dr. Abhijit Banerjee, J-PAL Global
Concluding Remarks
Héctor Salazar Salame, J-PAL Southeast Asia
J-PAL Southeast Asia Policy Workshop: Moderators
Dr. Sudarno Sumarto, TNP2K, SMERU Research Institute
Dr. Rema Hanna, J-PAL Southeast Asia
J-PAL Southeast Asia Policy Workshop: Poverty Session
Dr. Benjamin Olken, J-PAL Southeast Asia
Dr. Vivi Alatas, World Bank
J-PAL Southeast Asia Policy Workshop: Governance Session
Dr. Rachel Glennerster, J-PAL Global
Dr. Suahasil Nazara, TNP2K, University of Indonesia
J-PAL Southeast Asia Policy Workshop: Health Session
Dr. Michael Kremer, Harvard University
J-PAL Southeast Asia Policy Workshop: Education Session
Dr. Menno Pradhan, Free University, University of Amsterdam
Dr. Elan Satriawan, TNP2K