ASPIRE responds to pressing economic and social challenges, which restrict the lives of millions of Indians. We are working on tackling root causes of poverty, by maximizing the impact of evidence-based solutions.

Market-based environmental regulations have the potential to cut pollution at low cost (and potentially even increase profits), in areas where pollution levels remain persistently high.

Research shows that even long-held beliefs and discriminatory gender norms can be changed by encouraging adolescents to discuss gender inequality at an age when they’re still forming their opinions.

Evidence shows that young children have capacity to engage with quantities and shapes from birth – an ability that can be nurtured during early childhood to enhance formal math skills during preschool and grade 1.

Alliance for Scaling Policy Impact through Research and Evidence (ASPIRE) is a joint initiative of J-PAL South Asia and the Veddis Foundation to bring together governments, donors and CSOs working towards alleviating poverty through scientific evidence and data.

Our staff consists of policy and research experts who forge and maintain relationships with our partners, use rigorous research methods to measure progress, and disseminate our learnings to a wider audience.

Research on the Graduation Approach, developed by BRAC and evaluated by J-PAL-affiliated researchers has empowered over 14 million households across 50 countries to uplift themselves from extreme poverty.

The ASPIRE Fellows program offers young professionals with two to five years of experience the opportunity to work with J-PAL South Asia’s network of researchers, government partners and civil society organizations, embedding evidence-based approaches at scale within government systems.

Randomized evaluations carried out in six countries show that a targeted instructional approach delivered over phone can be effective in improving children’s basic numeracy and math learning as well as boosting parental engagement.

This page features reports and toolkits developed through ASPIRE’s work to support the scale-up of evidence-informed solutions. These resources capture insights from implementation, document emerging learnings, and offer practical guidance for policymakers, practitioners, and partners working to...

Insights and announcements from ASPIRE