The Year Ahead

Our vision for 2022 builds on a strong foundation to generate more equitable and evidence-based policies for a better world.

Scale to reach millions

Partner with governments to test, innovate, and scale effective approaches that improve lives worldwide.

Unlock the potential of big data

Engage with governments and other implementers to ethically use secure, anonymized data that enables faster, less expensive randomized evaluations.

Build a diverse pipeline of researchers

Create pathways for researchers underrepresented in economics to gain experience conducting high-quality, policy-relevant randomized evaluations.

Ensure climate solutions reach the most vulnerable

Design, test, and scale cost-effective, high-impact policy solutions at the nexus of climate change and poverty alleviation.

Launch Social Protection as J-PAL’s 11th sector

Ensure social programs reach those most in need, with a focus on targeting, delivery and digitization, and responding to shocks like Covid-19.

Generate evidence to combat bias and discrimination

Collaborate with interdisciplinary researchers to determine the real-world effects of anti-discrimination programs and policies.

Help children catch up from pandemic learning losses

Identify and scale the next generation of promising evidence-based approaches to improve foundational learning for all children.

Improve the effectiveness of humanitarian response

Reduce the vulnerability of people living in humanitarian settings and ensure their basic needs are met.

Center diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work

Increase the diversity of our staff, foster workplace equity and inclusion, and ensure inclusive research, policy engagement, and capacity building practices.