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Energy Efficiency in Groundwater Extraction for Agriculture in Bangladesh
Researchers conducted a randomized evaluation to test the impact of providing subsidies for a soil monitoring technology on the electricity used to pump groundwater to agricultural fields in rural Bangladesh. They found that the technology reduced the amount of electricity used for irrigation, but only when subsidies were directed to the groundwater providers, giving them an incentive to save on energy costs without affecting farmers’ crop yields.
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Juhi Chacko
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Want to get girls to school in sub-Saharan Africa? Tackle poverty
Female education remains a key challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, which is home to the largest population of out-of-school girls. Poverty remains a key barrier to school enrolment, especially following the economic disruptions triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic. Can governments really hope to tackle...
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Meghna Kane
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Sharada B Chandankar
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J-PAL updates
May 2022 Newsletter
In the May newsletter, we highlight the Economics Transformation Project, the impact of climate change on food security and nutrition, the Humanitarian Initiative Learning Agenda, and the professional journeys of J-PAL alumni.
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DRAFT: ASPIRE: About Us
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Morocco Employment Lab’s Evidence Sharing Seminar: Using Evidence to Improve Youth Economic Inclusion in Morocco
This seminar will focus on youth economic inclusion, including three panel discussions led by senior policymakers, academics, and staff from the Morocco Employment Lab.
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Egypt Impact Lab: An embedded lab in the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development
The Egypt Impact Lab seeks to strengthen evidence-informed policy and improve development outcomes for Egyptians.