The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) was established in 2003 as a research center at the Economics Department at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Since then, it has grown into a global network of researchers who conduct randomized evaluations to test and improve the effectiveness of programs and policies aimed at reducing poverty.

Research

J-PAL

Iqbal Dhaliwal

Isaac Mbiti

Marc Gurgand

Ahmed Elsayed

Bruno Crépon

Adam Osman

Christopher Udry

Matthew Notowidigdo

Laura Feeney

Vincent Quan

Amy Finkelstein

Paula Pedro

John Floretta

Shobhini Mukerji

Lina Marliani

The Scientific Directors at J-PAL lead the organization’s efforts in conducting rigorous, evidence-based research across various regions, focusing on randomized evaluations of programs and policies aimed at alleviating poverty. They provide strategic oversight, foster collaborations with local researchers and policymakers, and enhance the application of research findings to inform decision-making and improve social impact.

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