Innovations for Poverty Action

What are the up-and-coming innovations with the potential to improve lives at scale? Our sector teams have thoroughly reviewed the evidence and today we’re sharing a new report highlighting 14 promising interventions: “Best Bets: Emerging Opportunities for Impact at Scale”: bit.ly/bestbetsipa #BestBetsIPA #EmergingInnovations

??Exciting Opportunity: Right-Fit Evidence (RFE) Advisor at Innovations for Poverty Action | Manila, Philippines Passionate about driving international development through data? Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is hiring an RFE Advisor in Manila! ???????? ??????'???? ????: - Offer evidence-driven MEL guidance to implementers and funders - Shape effective programs and policies in EdTech and HealthTech - Aid in scaling proven approaches to combat poverty - Develop partners' Theories of Change and MEL plans - Cultivate relationships with stakeholders and partners ?????????? ??????????????????: - 2-5 years experience in MEL, data analysis, consulting, or research - Strong analytical and quantitative skills - Bachelor's or Master's in economics, statistics, public policy - English fluency, willingness to travel, and experience in developing countries (preferred) Join our global team dedicated to evidence-based poverty solutions. IPA has conducted 1,000+ evaluations in 52 countries since 2002, impacting millions worldwide. ?????????????????????? ????????????????: April 1st, 2025 Candidates with work authorization in the Philippines preferred. Apply now! https://bit.ly/RFEadvPH #InternationalDevelopment #DataForGood #MEL #Monitoring #Evaluation #Philippines #PovertyAction #SocialImpact

??Exciting Opportunity: Right-Fit Evidence (RFE) Advisor at Innovations for Poverty Action | Manila, Philippines Passionate about driving international development through data? Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is hiring an RFE Advisor in Manila! ???????? ??????'???? ????: - Offer evidence-driven MEL guidance to implementers and funders - Shape effective programs and policies in EdTech and HealthTech - Aid in scaling proven approaches to combat poverty - Develop partners' Theories of Change and MEL plans - Cultivate relationships with stakeholders and partners ?????????? ??????????????????: - 2-5 years experience in MEL, data analysis, consulting, or research - Strong analytical and quantitative skills - Bachelor's or Master's in economics, statistics, public policy - English fluency, willingness to travel, and experience in developing countries (preferred) Join our global team dedicated to evidence-based poverty solutions. IPA has conducted 1,000+ evaluations in 52 countries since 2002, impacting millions worldwide. ?????????????????????? ????????????????: April 1st, 2025 Candidates with work authorization in the Philippines preferred. #InternationalDevelopment #DataForGood #MEL #Monitoring #Evaluation #Philippines #PovertyAction #SocialImpact?

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Are you an #EdTech organization looking to power up your capability to use data and evidence to improve your solution? Register to this Q&A session to know more about IPA & Jacob Foundation’s Partnership for Tech in Education (P4T-Ed) subsidized research & testing support. Webinars’ registration links: Asia and Africa, March 5 - 7am ET: bit.ly/qnap4ted1 Americas, March 5 - 2pm ET: bit.ly/qnap4ted2 #P4TEd #EdTech #Innovation #Education

Read a reflective article published today on VoxDev by Emma Naslund-Hadley and Juan Manuel Hernández-Agramonte on a new study by IPA and the Inter-American Development Bank, which evaluates JADENK?, an innovative educational model helping Indigenous children learn mathematics in Panama. The study shows that children can excel at mathematics and ethnomathematics while strengthening their cultural identity. The study shows that children can excel at mathematics and ethnomathematics while strengthening their cultural identity. The results are compelling: 1??Students improved their mathematical abilities while gaining skills in traditional Ng?be mathematical concepts. 2??Children showed greater pride and interest in their cultural heritage. 3??Teachers developed a deeper understanding of Ng?be culture and language, helping them better connect with their students. JADENK? achieves this by integrating indigenous concepts, songs, games, and stories into math education, making the learning experience both engaging and culturally relevant. ?? Read the full study in the International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, authored by Emma Naslund-Hadley, Juan Manuel Hernández-Agramonte, Humberto Santos, Carmen/Carmi?a Albertos de Ceano-Vivas, Ana Grigera, and Cynthia Hobbs ??bit.ly/jadenka ?? Read the summary of the study here: bit.ly/jadenkapnm ?

?? ? On ne peut se contenter ni de bonnes intentions ni de bonnes idées : il faut des preuves rigoureuses d’efficacité. ? Chief Research and Policy Officer chez Innovations for Poverty Action, Loic Watine (X05), travaille à l’évaluation rigoureuse des programmes d’aide au développement. Il rappelle une réalité souvent contre-intuitive : de nombreuses initiatives généreuses d’aide n’apportent pas les résultats attendus. ? Son constat ??La plupart des programmes d’aide, une fois évalués, montrent… peu ou pas d’effet. ?? Son objectif ??S’assurer que les ONG, les gouvernements et les bailleurs de fonds investissent là où l’impact est réel. ? Les solutions ??Miser sur la professionnalisation, l’analyse de données et une approche scientifique de la solidarité. ?? Retrouvez l’étonnant parcours de Lo?c Watine : https://lnkd.in/diFTTNwR #Polytechnique #Solidarité #Impact #évaluation #Données #Engagement

COVID-19 increased the popularity of massive open online courses worldwide, providing access to learning opportunities from prestigious universities and programs. But can they effectively develop job skills which usually require more tailored hands-on training? A new study in Costa Rica finds that a job training program offering free Coursera courses, tailored to the job market, to workers affected by COVID-19 had low completion rates & did not improve employment. However, it boosted formal education enrollment by 11%, driven by course completers without prior higher education and those who were not previously studying. Read more about this study conducted by researchers Rafael Novella, Gerardo David Rosas Shady, & Richard Freund alongside CINDE - Experts in FDI & Inter-American Development Bank. bit.ly/ipa21281

“It is very interesting to see so many people sharing the same dream.” – Dante Guerrero, Indecopi Oficial. In December 2024, IPA hosted the Latin American Cross-Country Lab Exchange (CCLE), which brought together seven #EmbeddedEvidenceLabs from diverse sectors, including gender, environment, security, early childhood development, education, financial inclusion, and consumer protection. During this exchange, policymakers identified several key lessons: ?Labs introduce new ways of working within government, often requiring systemic and cultural changes to overcome institutional inertia. ?Governments operate on different timelines in their processes. Internalizing these timelines and aligning Lab activities accordingly is key to their success. ?Labs can build and leverage networks both within and outside the institution to navigate shifting priorities during government leadership transitions. ?Governments constantly face shifting priorities and evolving operational models. To remain resilient and responsive to these changes and emerging needs, Labs must continuously learn, adapt, and refine their design. ?The event brought together Labs from various sectors; however, the mechanisms, strategies, and challenges they face are similar across different policy areas. ?The event also highlighted the presence of a network of government officials capable of influencing their institutions, leading institutional changes that integrate data and evidence into decision-making. ?This network represents a unique opportunity for national and international stakeholders to promote the use of evidence in government. Read about the participants’ reflections on the blog: bit.ly/cclelacblog

IPA and The University Of Zambia (UNZA) have recently renewed their Memorandum of Understanding for 2025–2029, reinforcing our commitment to expanding research collaboration. Since 2018, the partnership has fostered impactful collaborations, including research on home-based?Growth Charts and small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements to reduce stunting, the UNZA Cash Transfer study, and the LMIC Research Collaboration?Initiative. UNZA researchers have served as Principal Investigators while IPA has supported emerging researchers with training in randomized evaluations and grant writing. Building on this strong foundation, both institutions aim to deepen our collaboration and generate more evidence to contribute to tackling Zambia’s pressing development challenges. Learn more about our work in Zambia: bit.ly/ipazambia Learn more about the Research Collaboration Initiative: bit.ly/iparci #IPAZambia #MoreEvidenceLessPoverty #ResearchCollaboration