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.

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J-PAL's headquarters in Cambridge, MA, United States

Iqbal Dhaliwal

Carlos Guzman

Marc Gurgand

Ahmed Elsayed

Bruno Crépon

Laura Feeney

Vincent Quan

Amy Finkelstein

Paula Pedro

John Floretta

Lina Marliani

Abhijit Banerjee

Esther Duflo

Lori Beaman

Karen Macours

Rachel Glennerster

Jing Cai

David Atkin

Rohini Pande

Karthik Muralidharan

Oeindrila Dube

William Parienté

Chris Blattman

Philip Oreopoulos

Shawn Cole

Joseph Doyle

Kelsey Jack

Craig McIntosh

Marianne Bertrand

Frederico Finan

Emily Breza

Ben Olken

Michael Greenstone

Seema Jayachandran

Cindy Smith

Cillian Nolan

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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