Events

We host events around the world and online to share results and policy lessons from randomized evaluations, build new partnerships between researchers and practitioners, and train organizations on how to design and conduct randomized evaluations.

Upcoming Events

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Webinar

Webinar series: Preparing for graduate study abroad for African students

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Virtual
J-PAL Africa holds a webinar series each year for African students who would like to pursue graduate study in Economics, Public Policy, or related fields in North America or Europe. The webinars are spread throughout the year and aim to provide comprehensive information to African students on what...
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Workshop or Training

Humanitarian Action Research Incubator in Bogotá, Colombia

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Bogotá, Colombia
J-PAL and Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) are pleased to announce that applications are now open for a three-day randomized evaluation design workshop as part of the Displaced Livelihoods Initiative (DLI) and ongoing work to improve humanitarian protection programs.
Participants at J-PAL's Evaluating Social Programs course in Cambridge, USA.
Workshop or Training

J-PAL/MIT Evaluating Social Programs Course, 2024

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Cambridge, MA, US
This five-day, in-person training provides an in-depth look at why and when randomized evaluations can be used to rigorously measure the impact of social programs.
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Course

J-PAL Africa Evaluating Social Programs Course

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Accra, Ghana
The J-PAL Africa Evaluating Social Programs Course will provide a thorough understanding of randomized evaluations and pragmatic step-by-step training for conducting one’s own evaluation.

Past Events

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Workshop or Training

Training on Randomized Impact Evaluations for Humanitarian Professionals

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Live via Zoom: 1pm - 5pm (Central European Time)
J-PAL and Innovations for Poverty Action are pleased to offer training on randomized evaluations and their applications in humanitarian settings for implementers and policymakers. Held live over Zoom, this training consists of four half-days of lectures and working sessions, and will equip...
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Lecture Series

Universal Basic Income: Open Lecture with Abhijit Banerjee

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University of Cape Town
J-PAL Africa, together with the University of Cape Town and the Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (SALDRU), is excited to present a special open lecture featuring Nobel Prize laureate and J-PAL co-founder, Abhijit Banerjee. This insightful session will delve into the concept of...
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Conference

Cerrando brechas educativas desde la UC: la experiencia de las tutorías escolares

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Salón de honor de Casa Central, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Av. Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 340, Santiago
El evento tiene como objetivo reflexionar sobre las tutorías escolares como una estrategia para abordar los desafíos educacionales actuales. Asimismo, busca llegar a la comunidad educativa de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC Chile) y otras instituciones de educación superior, a...
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Webinar

Humanitarian Protection Initiative Scholars Information Session

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Online (via Zoom)
This webinar will be facilitated by the Humanitarian Protection Initiative (HPI), a new initiative focused on research questions on how to effectively improve humanitarian protection outcomes by keeping those who are affected by armed conflict safe from violence, coercion and deliberate deprivation...
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Conference

Fortaleciendo las Redes de Investigación en Guatemala

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Piso 7 del Centro de Innovación y Tecnología de la Universidad del Valle de Guatemala (UVG), 8 Av. 11-95 Zona 15, Vista Hermosa III, Guatemala
El evento busca congregar investigadores e investigadoras de diversas universidades de Guatemala con interés en primera infancia, nutrición, psicología, neurociencia y educación para fortalecer las redes de investigación en Guatemala
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Webinar

LEVER Virtual Convening: Pathways to Implementing Evaluations

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Live via Zoom
As governments across the nation lead the work of advancing economic mobility in their communities, there’s much to be learned from one another on assessing the effectiveness of their interventions. This convening will connect government leaders and decision makers facing similar policy issues to...
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Webinar

Partner Perspectives: Reflecting on efforts to diversify the field of economics at all levels

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Live via Zoom
J-PAL North America’s Economics Transformation Project (ETP) works to diversify the economics profession by providing historically excluded scholars with access to inclusive supports at every stage of learning and advancement. Please join us at our upcoming convening:
ESP Course 2023
Course

J-PAL Evaluating Social Programs Course: Egypt Impact Lab – Cairo

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Moataz AlAlfi Hall, AUC New Cairo
The second annual EIL Evaluating Social Programs will take place from 15–17 January 2024 at AUC. This three-day, in-person training course equips participants with resources and knowledge to engage with impact evaluations of social programs. The course provides an in-depth look at why and when...