J-PAL Europe
@j-paleurope.bsky.social
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.
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Ready 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
October 27, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Ready 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.
October 14, 2025 at 10:39 AM
📸 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/...
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/...
Eliminating Barriers to Job Seekers' Take-up of Social Benefits in France
Job seekers who met with social workers to discuss their eligibility for social benefits increased their take-up of new benefits. By offering application assistance, social workers helped job seekers ...
www.povertyactionlab.org
October 1, 2025 at 12:40 PM
📖 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/...
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/...
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In 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...
The Evidence Effect: Evidence for more effective social policy in Europe and North America
Generating rigorous evidence on the effectiveness of programs designed to reduce poverty is not just the work of lower and middle-income countries. Countries across Europe and North America are also g...
www.povertyactionlab.org
August 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
In 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...
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🚀 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.
July 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🚀 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.
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🔴 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.
July 16, 2025 at 4:51 PM
🔴 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...
📍 @hertieschool.bsky.social + online
🗓️ 19 June | 10:30–17:00 CET
Register: www.hertie-school.org/en/sustainab...
Evidence-Based Policy-Making in Climate, Health and Innovation
Save the date for this in-person event featuring three panels to discuss how rigorous evidence can support effective public policy.
www.hertie-school.org
June 10, 2025 at 2:32 PM
🌍 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...
📍 @hertieschool.bsky.social + online
🗓️ 19 June | 10:30–17:00 CET
Register: www.hertie-school.org/en/sustainab...
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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 explaining why, by John Floretta and Claire Walsh: bit.ly/4jqK99B
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
May 27, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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 explaining why, by John Floretta and Claire Walsh: bit.ly/4jqK99B
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...
Explore the campaign: www.povertyactionlab.org/evidence-eff...
The Evidence Effect
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May 19, 2025 at 8:10 AM
🌍 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...
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...
🕠 5:30–7:00 pm CEST
Register to watch: conference.iza.org/conference_f...
May 14, 2025 at 9:32 AM
📣 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...
🕠 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...
🕓 17:30–19:00 CET
Hosted by @iza.org. Speakers listed below ⬇️
🔗 Register: conference.iza.org/conference_f...
May 12, 2025 at 9:45 AM
📢 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...
🕓 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...
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...
May 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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...
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!
April 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
📸 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...
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...
April 8, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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...
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...
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A 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
April 2, 2025 at 9:24 AM
A 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
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👏 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.
March 21, 2025 at 2:49 PM
👏 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.
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🌟 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. 🎉
March 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
🌟 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. 🎉
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📣 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...
🗣️ 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...
March 12, 2025 at 12:10 PM
📣 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...
🗣️ 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!
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
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
March 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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!
Sign up below to secure your spot. Looking forward to meaningful discussions and connections!
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How 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...
Plus, we walk through a real-world example: a vocational skills training program 🛠️🎓
Check it out 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqM2...
Impact Evaluation Essential: A Closer Look at Randomised Controlled Trials
YouTube video by Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER)
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March 4, 2025 at 1:03 PM
How 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...
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
Learn More & Register here:
shorturl.at/5zG8O
February 27, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Register below for the launch of the LISER Policy Lab!
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🇫🇷 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: https://buff.ly/4ifvWvK
🎓 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: https://buff.ly/4ifvWvK
February 26, 2025 at 8:34 PM
🇫🇷 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: https://buff.ly/4ifvWvK
🎓 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: https://buff.ly/4ifvWvK
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Interested 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
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
February 19, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Interested 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
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
🗞️ Esther Duflo : « J’ai découvert que les économistes avaient un pouvoir dangereux »
Dans cette interview, la cofondatrice de J-PAL revient sur son parcours, ses rencontres et son engagement pour une recherche rigoureuse et ancrée dans la réalité.
www.lemonde.fr/economie/art...
Dans cette interview, la cofondatrice de J-PAL revient sur son parcours, ses rencontres et son engagement pour une recherche rigoureuse et ancrée dans la réalité.
www.lemonde.fr/economie/art...
Esther Duflo : « J’ai découvert que les économistes avaient un pouvoir dangereux »
« Je ne serais pas arrivée là si… » Chaque semaine, « Le Monde » interroge une personnalité sur un moment décisif de son existence. La chercheuse franco-américaine lauréate du prix Nobel d’économie en...
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February 17, 2025 at 11:09 AM
🗞️ Esther Duflo : « J’ai découvert que les économistes avaient un pouvoir dangereux »
Dans cette interview, la cofondatrice de J-PAL revient sur son parcours, ses rencontres et son engagement pour une recherche rigoureuse et ancrée dans la réalité.
www.lemonde.fr/economie/art...
Dans cette interview, la cofondatrice de J-PAL revient sur son parcours, ses rencontres et son engagement pour une recherche rigoureuse et ancrée dans la réalité.
www.lemonde.fr/economie/art...
📸 We are proud that one of the pictures from our photo documentary project, Yhdessä (Together), was selected for a Foto Futuro Lab online exhibition: www.fotofuturolab.com/visions-of-2...
Check out the full project here:
www.povertyactionlab.org/yhdessa-toge...
@marijo-silva-v.bsky.social
Check out the full project here:
www.povertyactionlab.org/yhdessa-toge...
@marijo-silva-v.bsky.social
February 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
📸 We are proud that one of the pictures from our photo documentary project, Yhdessä (Together), was selected for a Foto Futuro Lab online exhibition: www.fotofuturolab.com/visions-of-2...
Check out the full project here:
www.povertyactionlab.org/yhdessa-toge...
@marijo-silva-v.bsky.social
Check out the full project here:
www.povertyactionlab.org/yhdessa-toge...
@marijo-silva-v.bsky.social