J-PAL Africa
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J-PAL Africa, based at @SALDRU1 at @UCT_news. J-PAL’s mission is to reduce poverty by ensuring that policy is informed by scientific evidence.
Cape Town, South Africa
Joined August 2011
After we shared research on a GBV-focused school programme in Mozambique, readers sent in follow-up questions. Co-author Selim Gulesci responds — on delivery, adaptation, and how the programme aimed to support girls. 📖 Read the full blog:
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🎙️ We’re excited to share the full speaker lineup for Thursday’s webinar on scaling life skills programs for girls. 📌Register for the webinar: Details:.🗓️ 22 May | 🕐 1–2:30pm GMT | Zoom
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📣 #Webinar: What does it take to scale life skills programs for girls—without losing what makes them work?. 🗓️ 22 May | 🕐 1–2:30pm GMT.🎙️ Hear from funders, implementers & gov’t partners.🔗 Register:
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RT @JPAL_Africa: 📣 Join our next Building Better Research webinar on RCT design & implementation with Prof. Andrew Dillon!. 🗓️ 14 May 2025….
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📣 Join our next Building Better Research webinar on RCT design & implementation with Prof. Andrew Dillon!. 🗓️ 14 May 2025.🕑 2–3pm GMT.💡 Topic: Measurement in RCTs. 🔗 Register:
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📢How do we scale life skills programs for girls—without losing what makes them work?. Join us for a #Webinar on May 22 on scaling life skills programs that support girls’ education, well-being, and decision-making. 🗓️ 22 May.🕒 2–3:30 PM WAT.🔗 Register:
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🚨 We’re hiring a Senior Policy Manager – Health!. Lead efforts to expand access to safe water through health systems across Africa. 💧. 📍 Based in Accra or Nairobi.🕒 Apply by 5 May.🔗
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📻 In Burkina Faso, a family planning radio campaign helped:. ✅ Increase contraception use.✅ Reduce misconceptions.✅ Shift norms around who decides. It reached 80% of the population—and inspired similar campaigns in 7 countries. 🔗 Read more:
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We're looking for a:. ✅Data Scientist.✅Senior Policy Manager (Health).✅ Policy Manager (Firms). If you're interested in joining our team, check out our careers page to learn more and apply:
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📢 Next GEE newsletter lands April 24 (EN + FR). 🧠 New blogs.🗣️ Q&As with researchers.📊 Upcoming webinar.🤝🏿 Collaboration + training opportunities. Subscribe:
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ICYMI: We’re hiring a senior leader to help shape the systems that support our people, partnerships, and mission across Africa. As Associate Director of HR, Finance & Ops, you’ll guide strategy and operations—based in Cape Town. 🗓️ Apply:
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@iqbaldhali @CityofCT We’re grateful to the City of Cape Town for its openness and ongoing collaboration through #WAE_Lab. This work is just one step toward supporting resilient, evidence-informed urban systems. More to come. #CapeTown #WaterAndSanitation . @JPAL @SALDRU1 @UCT_news.
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@iqbaldhali @CityofCT One key insight: better-integrated data and analytics could help the City allocate resources more effectively and plan for long-term service delivery—especially in informal settlements. 📊
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@iqbaldhali @CityofCT Discussions focused on:. 💧 Water loss and system coordination.🧩 Fragmented data across departments.🏘️ Planning for climate change in areas experiencing rapid, unplanned growth.🤖 Emerging interest in AI for service planning
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@iqbaldhali @CityofCT Iqbal met with teams from Water & Sanitation and Policy & Strategy to understand current systems and priorities on the ground. 👥
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@iqbaldhali @CityofCT The Water, Air, and Energy (WAE) Lab is a collaboration between J-PAL Africa and the City of Cape Town. Its goal? To generate rigorous research and support evidence-informed policies that improve access to clean air, water, and energy for Capetonians.
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💧 How can cities reduce water loss and plan for climate resilience?. As part of @JPAL_Africa’s #WAE_Lab, Global Executive Director @iqbaldhali visited @CityofCT to learn how data and evidence are being used to strengthen water and sanitation services. 🧵. #EvidenceToPolicy
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ICYMI: We hosted our first AMA for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 🎓. @danilaserra_eco shared reflections on mentorship, representation, and how relatable role models can shape young women’s aspirations in STEM. 📖 Read the recap:
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📢 We’re hiring an Associate Director of HR, Finance & Ops—a key leadership role shaping how we operate across Africa. 📍 Cape Town | 💼 R1M–R1.25M CTC.🔗 Full details:
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📢 New from @JPALAfrica:.A newsletter on girls’ education, policy, and evidence across Africa. 📬 Every 2 months. 🔗 Subscribe here:
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