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Unnati Patel
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The road to COP27: Tackling climate change in Egypt
In Egypt and globally, low-income populations disproportionately experience a range of climate change-related hazards. Egypt is particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, with a projected increase in heat waves, dust storms, and extreme weather events. COP27 in Sharm ElSheikh is a...
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J-PAL’s use of inclusive language to communicate research results
Inclusive language helps us report research findings with accuracy and increases the accessibility of our communications. In this post, J-PAL North America and J-PAL Global staff describe how our offices strive to use inclusive language throughout our communications.
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Aurélie Ouss
Aurélie Ouss is an assistant professor in the Department of Criminology at the University of Pennsylvania. Her research examines how good design of criminal justice institutions and policies can make law enforcement fairer and more efficient.
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Measurement and Survey Design Course 2023
Measurement and Survey Design Course is a three-day course that provides a thorough, step-by-step introduction to basic concepts in measurement theory and quantitative survey design.
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Sozialpolitische Maßnahmen in Europa im Test: Was können wir lernen?
Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler des J-PAL Netzwerks haben bisher über 80 laufende oder abgeschlossene randomisierte Evaluationen sozialpolitischer Maßnahmen, mit besonderem Fokus auf Bildung und Arbeitsmärkte, in 20 europäischen Ländern durchgeführt. Im Folgenden stellen wir eine...
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Alumni Voices from Government: Sweta Suman ‘18, Indian Administrative Service
Formerly a research associate at J-PAL South Asia, Sweta Suman ‘18 is now training to become an officer in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), where she will implement and eventually shape development policy in India. She describes her experience at J-PAL and the path to becoming an IAS officer...
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J-PAL LAC brings the Jobs and Opportunity Initiative to Brazil
The Covid-19 crisis has exacerbated labor market challenges in Brazil. More so than ever, we need evidence-based solutions. With support from Fundação Arymax, B3 Social, Potencia Ventures, and the Inter-American Development Bank, J-PAL is bringing the Jobs and Opportunity Initiative (JOI Brazil) to...
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J-PAL LAC traz a Iniciativa de Empregos e Oportunidades ao Brasil
A crise da Covid-19 exacerba os desafios do mercado de trabalho no Brasil. Mais do que nunca, precisamos desenvolver soluções de política pública efetivas e baseadas em evidências. Em parceria com a Fundação Arymax, a B3 Social, a Potencia Ventures e o Banco Interamericano de Desenvolvimento, o J...
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Covid-19 Response at J-PAL Southeast Asia
J-PAL Southeast Asia is providing timely evidence to support policy responses to the Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia.
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Strategies to increase health insurance enrollment
A variety of interventions to either reduce costs or increase awareness of benefits can increase health insurance adoption. The value of health insurance can be difficult to evaluate before purchasing, so giving individuals an opportunity to experience insurance coverage is important for influencing...
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Abdelouahed Eloufir
Abdelouahed joined the Morocco Employment Lab as a Research Associate in 2021. He works on impact evaluations examining labor market and education programs, collaborating with public sector partners to assess related policies.
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Abbas EL AKARI
Abbas El Akari is a research associate at the Morocco employment lab, he works on implementing a randomized evaluation of demand driven job trainings and on the job support programs in Morocco.
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Resources for conducting remote surveys
As with in-person surveys, remote survey work involves considerations at every stage of the project lifecycle. This page summarizes key points regarding remote surveys and, where applicable, lists J-PAL’s related public resources, in which more detailed guidance can be found. In restricting the...