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💼 Employment rates among women are low compared to men, especially for married women. Does employer discrimination have anything to do with it? Dr. Caroline Krafft sent resumes to 710 online job postings in Egypt to find out: povertyactionlab.org/evaluation/gen…

🆕 VoxDev Event: AI for Good? Evaluating the Impact of AI in Development In this webinar, w/ Center for Global Development, J-PAL & The Agency Fund, Han Sheng Chia, Samantha Carter & Farhan Abrol will join us to discuss evaluating the potential applications of AI. Register here: cepr-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

📢 We're hiring: Communications Associate at J-PAL Global! Are you passionate about using storytelling, writing, and design to drive social impact? Join the communications team at Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) at MIT and help bridge the gap between research and

Budgets are tight, needs are urgent—how can we do more with less? The latest installment of #TheEvidenceEffect from J-PAL shows why investing in cost-effective programs is key to smarter development. Read our blog post, by John Floretta and Claire Walsh: bit.ly/4ji1jpD

📚 Luca Moreno Louzada went from a masters in #DEDP to a pre-doctoral fellowship at Stanford. While at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), he worked on a project looking at the potential of AI to improve litigation in India’s overburdened judiciary. See what he’s doing now 👉 shass.mit.edu/people/luca-mo…

🆕 From #TheEvidence Effect: Smarter development starts with evidence From free deworming pills to tailored education, see how evidence and cost data are helping innovative governments maximize impact: povertyactionlab.org/evidence-effec…

📢 J-PAL Global at MIT is hiring a Communications Associate! Join our team to craft compelling content, translate research into real-world stories, and help shape the global conversation on evidence-informed policy. 📍 Cambridge, MA 🔗 Apply by June 1: povertyactionlab.org/careers/commun…

When every dollar matters, evidence on what works should guide decision-making. The new #TheEvidenceEffect installment highlights how cost-effective programs can generate greater impact. Read more: povertyactionlab.org/blog/5-27-25/e…

J-PAL Global at MIT is hiring a Policy Manager to the Executive Director! Join our leadership team to help drive strategy, shape global partnerships & turn research into impact. 📍 Cambridge, MA | 🎓 Master’s + 5 yrs 🔗 Apply: povertyactionlab.org/careers/policy…

🧻 From India to Kenya, sanitation programs vary. What insights can we draw from a new review of 27 RCTs on improving toilet access and use? Karen Macours (Paris School of Economics) joins @VoxDev to discuss J-PAL's latest policy insight: voxdev.org/topic/health/i…

When every dollar matters, evidence on what works should guide decision-making. The new #TheEvidenceEffect installment highlights how cost-effective programs can generate greater impact. Read more: povertyactionlab.org/blog/5-27-25/e…

Text message reminders can help parents support their young children’s #literacy skill development. 📱 But when is the best time for these – weekdays or weekends? Evidence from Texas explores: povertyactionlab.org/evaluation/wee…

📢 J-PAL Global at MIT is hiring a Policy Manager to support the Global Executive Director. Work directly with senior leadership to shape strategy, build high-impact partnerships, and help turn research into real-world policy solutions. We’re looking for a mission-driven

Tune in tomorrow for an insightful #YouthForesight Talk on evaluating impact for Youth Learning-to-Earning Transitions!

🆕 How can AI help advance global development? Join J-PAL’s Samantha Carter, Han Sheng Chia, and Farhan Abrol for a VoxDev event exploring the evidence on AI’s impact and open questions. 📅 Jun 12, 2025 🖥️ Register: cepr-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

🎓🎉Congratulations to the 2024 #DEDP master’s cohort who returned to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) last week to celebrate their commencement! We're honored to be part of their journey to shape a better world through evidence-based policymaking. Learn more about the program: economics.mit.edu/academic-progr…

🎙️New podcast alert: Karen Macours (Paris School of Economics) breaks down the findings from 27 RCTs on improving sanitation. ℹ️ Info helps. So do subsidies 💰. But without broad uptake, health gains remain elusive. Tune in via @VoxDev: bit.ly/4l0TwOv

🆕 NBER paper co-authored by J-PAL affiliate Frederico Finan shares results of a randomized evaluation to unpack voter discrimination, using Instagram to share information with voters in Brazil. 📄 nber.org/papers/w33859

LMIC governments invest more in fighting poverty than all foreign aid combined. The latest #TheEvidenceEffect installment shows how governments are driving innovation—& how trusted partnerships help discover and scale what works. Read more: povertyactionlab.org/blog/6-5-25/ev… Explore

AI isn’t just for big tech. How can it support inclusive development? J-PAL’s Samantha Carter joins a @Vox_Dev Talk with Center for Global Development & The Agency Fund to explore the evidence and emerging applications. 🔗 Register: cepr-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist…