J-PAL Europe
J-PAL seeks to reduce poverty by ensuring that policy is informed by scientific #evidence. Based at the Paris School of Economics, we lead J-PAL’s work in Europe.
- Reposted by J-PAL EuropeReady to learn from Cillian Nolan, Executive Director of J-PAL Europe, on rigorous evaluation for impact and scale @j-pal.bsky.social @j-paleurope.bsky.social #impsci #evaluation #evidence @eisummit.org #EIS2025
- 📸 Yesterday we kicked off our week-long impact evaluation training with UNICEF @pse.bsky.social. Country offices from Europe & Central Asia, government partners, and reps from World Bank, @ec.europa.eu, Spanish govt. & CEMFI explored integrating rigorous evaluations into policymaking.
- 📖 New briefcase: Eliminating Barriers to Job Seekers' Take-up of Social Benefits in France Researchers found that meeting with social workers ⬆️ job seekers' take-up of benefits. Direct assistance helped navigate complex applications. Read more here: www.povertyactionlab.org/publication/...
- Reposted by J-PAL EuropeIn a new post on the J-PAL blog, @j-palna.bsky.social & @j-paleurope.bsky.social share the role evidence-based policy must play in the face of tight budgets and high expectations for government performance. Read more on how governments can do more with less: www.povertyactionlab.org/blog/7-30-25...
- Reposted by J-PAL Europe🚀 La setmana passada vam firmar un conveni amb @j-paleurope.bsky.social, l’organització impulsada pel Premi Nobel d’Economia 2019 Abhijit Banerjee, per col·laborar en l’avaluació rigorosa de les polítiques socials.
- Reposted by J-PAL Europe🔴 En el context de la visita del Premi Nobel d’Economia 2019, Abhijit Banerjee, aquesta tarda hem signat un conveni de col·laboració amb el centre de recerca @j-paleurope.bsky.social per avançar en l’avaluació rigorosa de les polítiques d’inclusió social a Catalunya.
- 🌍 Join J-PAL Europe's Michael Braun + researchers from J-PAL's network at an event on evidence-based policy in climate, health & innovation, hosted by d\carb forum. 📍 @hertieschool.bsky.social + online 🗓️ 19 June | 10:30–17:00 CET Register: www.hertie-school.org/en/sustainab...
- Reposted by J-PAL EuropeBudgets 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 explaining why, by John Floretta and Claire Walsh: bit.ly/4jqK99B
- 🌍 From #Europe to the world, evidence matters. We are proud to join #TheEvidenceEffect, a new campaign that draws out lessons on what works (& what doesn’t) in #globaldevelopment. Explore the campaign: www.povertyactionlab.org/evidence-eff...
- 📣 Happening today: Watch the livestream of our roundtable on #evidence & #climatepolicy, co-hosted w/ @iza.org. Hear from our participants (shown below) & learn about our Air & Water Labs launched w/ Community Jameel. 🕠 5:30–7:00 pm CEST Register to watch: conference.iza.org/conference_f...
- 📢 This Wed in Bonn + online: join our policy roundtable on "Using Research to Shape Climate Policy" featuring a case study on Air and Water Labs, in partnership with Community Jameel. 🕓 17:30–19:00 CET Hosted by @iza.org. Speakers listed below ⬇️ 🔗 Register: conference.iza.org/conference_f...
- UPCOMING Europe Event: Using #Research to Shape #ClimatePolicy 🌍 Join us 14 May, 17:30–19:00 CET at @iza.org or #online. Now w/ Jan Minx & Markus Steinich! J-PAL's Ahmed Elsayed will share an Air & Water Labs case study, launched w/ Community Jameel. Register: conference.iza.org/conference_f...
- 📸 Today, we kicked off a week-long policy design and evaluation workshop with the Central Bank of Armenia. Together with partners from the Bank and key ministries, we’ll explore how rigorous #impactevaluation can strengthen evidence-informed policymaking. More to come!
- UPCOMING EUROPE EVENT: #Research shaping #ClimatePolicy 🌍 Join us 14 May, 5:30–7pm CEST in Bonn 🇩🇪 for a roundtable on using evidence to shape climate policy—w/ speakers from @pik-potsdam.bsky.social, @dgap.org, & @centrefornetzero.bsky.social. Register 👉 conference.iza.org/conference_f...
- Reposted by J-PAL EuropeA research team led by CEMFI cooperated in the design and evaluation of 23 social inclusion policies with the Spanish General Secretariat for Inclusion @inclusion.gob.es, @j-paleurope.bsky.social and other organizations. Learn more about the results at inclusion.cemfi.es/index.asp
- Reposted by J-PAL Europe👏 Sara Merner (@j-paleurope.bsky.social ): A leader in action! Sara organized humanitarian incubators across three countries, earning widespread recognition for her leadership and teamwork.
- Reposted by J-PAL Europe🌟 Alexandre Grellet (@j-paleurope.bsky.social) – A true problem solver! Alexandre developed tools and trainings that simplify RCT methodologies, including a ‘power calculator tool’ for IDEE, making impact evaluations more accessible to researchers and practitioners alike. 🎉
- Reposted by J-PAL Europe📣 Live from the Inaugural #LISERPolicyLab 🗣️ 2019 #NobelLaureate Prof. Abhijit Banerjee gives a keynote lecture “The Power and Challenge of Evidence-Based Policies”. ℹ️ Learn more: www.liser.lu/event-policy...
- We are honoured to collaborate with LISER and other key partners in Luxembourg for this event! We're also thrilled that our Scientific Director, #AbhijitBanerjee, will deliver the keynote lecture. Sign up below to secure your spot. Looking forward to meaningful discussions and connections!
- Last Chance to connect, engage, and contribute to meaningful change! Only a few seats left for this groundbreaking event! Join us for the LISER Policy Lab Launch and be part of an exclusive gathering that will shape the future of policy research. Learn More & Book your seat here: shorturl.at/5zG8O
- Reposted by J-PAL EuropeHow can RCTs help development organizations make better decisions? With @liser.lu and @j-paleurope.bsky.social , we tried to break it down in just 4 minutes Plus, we walk through a real-world example: a vocational skills training program 🛠️🎓 Check it out 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqM2...
- Register below for the launch of the LISER Policy Lab!
- 📣 Join us for LISER Policy Lab Launch - a landmark event featuring a Keynote lecture by Prof. Abhijit Banerjee, Nobel Laureate 2019 and interventions by national leaders, including Minister Obertin and Minister Xavier Bettel. Be part of the future 🚀 Learn More & Register here: shorturl.at/5zG8O
- Reposted by J-PAL Europe🇫🇷 J-PAL’s resources for randomized evaluations are now available in French! 🎓 Ideal for researchers and teams designing and implementing impact evaluations. 💡 Free, practical tools based on expert insights—now for a francophone audience. 🔗 Explore the resources: buff.ly/4ifvWvK
- Reposted by J-PAL EuropeInterested in learning what J-PAL has been up to over the past year? #EconSky Take a look at the 24-25 edition of Improving Lives through Evidence to see how rigorous research and strong partnerships shaped our work around the globe in 2024, and read about our priorities for 2025: buff.ly/431W1tN
