J-PAL North America is embarking on a year-long planning period to advance racial equity in its work. Throughout this year, J-PAL North America will develop a strategic vision for how to effectively and intentionally prioritize research that addresses racial equity. This includes developing guidance to determine when and how randomized evaluations can advance research related to racial equity, as well as actions to increase the capacity of researchers to approach research related to racial equity by supporting inclusive research practices. Another major goal of the planning period is to increase…
