{{Kigali will on Tuesday host a Decision Science symposium to explore the best practice policy evaluation tools and draw on research undertaken by Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-Pal) in 21 countries across Africa, including Rwanda.}}
Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-Pal), is US at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Leading Academicians and researchers from J-Pal are expected to attend the symposium. They will share experiences and insights on health, education and agriculture.
According to Amb. Claver Gatete, the Minister for Finance & Economic Planning, “There is potential for us to learn from the rigorous impact evaluations that have been conducted not only in Rwanda but also in other East African countries and around the world.”
Dr Rachel Glennerster, the J-Pal executive director noted, ” Rwanda is already implementing many of the proven programmes we recommend, and it is encouraging to see this level of enthusiasm for expanding an evidence-based approach to policy.”
Leave a Reply