The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) is a global research center working to reduce poverty by ensuring that policy is informed by scientific evidence. Anchored by a network of more than 900 researchers at universities around the world, J-PAL conducts randomized impact evaluations to answer critical questions in the fight against poverty.
The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) is a global research center working to reduce poverty by ensuring that policy is informed by scientific evidence. Anchored by a network of more than 1,000 researchers at universities around the world, J-PAL conducts randomized impact evaluations to answer critical questions in the fight against poverty.
Our affiliated professors are based at over 120 universities and conduct randomized evaluations around the world to design, evaluate, and improve programs and policies aimed at reducing poverty. They set their own research agendas, raise funds to support their evaluations, and work with J-PAL staff on research, policy outreach, and training.
Senior Research Associate, J-PAL Southeast Asia
Saskia Rizqina Maulida is a Senior Research Associate at J-PAL Southeast Asia, where she works on a project related to branchless banking agents and, previously, a project on social norms and women's labor market participation. Prior to assuming this role, she served as an intern supporting the Policy, Communications, and Training Team at J-PAL Southeast Asia.
Saskia holds a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration from Universitas Airlangga. She was also awarded as the valedictorian (best graduate) of her graduating cohort.