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  IPA · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 9:42 PM

What Can We Learn from the Ebola Outbreak?

Also Inside: How IPA is Adapting to COVID-19  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌    IPA Random Update LATEST RESEARCH & NEWS FEATURED BLOG POST COVID-1…
  Adriana Lasso-Harrier · [email protected]
March 26, 2020 at 10:49 PM

YOU COUNT: Complete the 2020 Census!

The US government uses Census data to shape our community's resources and representation over the next decade. You'll want to ensure your voice is heard!   Hi John,   On April 1, 2020, the US Census Bureau will perform a point-in-time count of every pers…
  IPA Financial Inclusion Program · [email protected]
March 24, 2020 at 7:10 PM

This Friday | Webinar: When and How Rigorous Research Can Be Successfully Incorporated into Financial Product Delivery

If you would like to receive a link to the recorded webinar, please register. If you would like to receive a link to the recorded webinar, please register at the link below.  Hi John, Please join Innovations for Poverty Action for a webinar and Q&A:   When and How …
  Annie Duflo · [email protected]
March 19, 2020 at 1:28 PM

COVID-19: How IPA is responding, adapting—and preparing

Here is what we have done thus far to respond, mitigate impacts, and prepare for what’s to come. Dear IPA community, As COVID-19 continues to spread rapidly across the globe, we at IPA—like all of you—have been closely monitoring this rapidly evolving situation and adapting our wo…
  Adriana Lasso-Harrier · [email protected]
March 16, 2020 at 8:22 PM

That's a wrap!

    Hi John,   That's it! The 2020 Session is officially over. And even though this year's session was only 60 days long, it was undoubtedly a success. Our state's anti-poverty network of community advocates, nonprofits, direct-servi…
  Adriana Lasso-Harrier · [email protected]
March 9, 2020 at 7:41 PM

A lot can happen in three days

  Hi John, There's only three days left in the 2020 Legislative Session...and important changes to TANF plus an entire Supplemental Budget left to pass. But a lot can happen in three days! Things have been moving quickly in Olympia, and while we are hap…
  Adriana Lasso-Harrier · [email protected]
March 2, 2020 at 8:04 PM

The fiscal committee cutoff is TODAY!

  Hi John,   Historic changes to WA's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program are underway in the legislature. All that's needed is one last push to move these bills through.   There are three bills (HB 2441, SB 6478, and SB 5144) that, i…
  IPA · [email protected]
February 27, 2020 at 6:19 PM

Improving Learning Outcomes: Lessons from Rigorous Evidence

Also Inside: New Blog on Consumer Protection.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌    IPA Random Update LATEST RESEARCH & NEWS …
  Adriana Lasso-Harrier · [email protected]
February 26, 2020 at 10:49 PM

We've been waiting for this...

    Hi John,   The Supplemental Budget proposals are here! The state's operating budget is a big deal. It's how lawmakers fund the critical programs, social services, and departments that our communities rely on. The budget also appr…
  Adriana Lasso-Harrier · [email protected]
February 24, 2020 at 10:10 PM

Families should not be penalized for hardship

    Hi John,   When Marlene, a mother and TANF/WorkFirst recipient tried to go to her mandatory program appointments, her abusive partner wouldn’t let her leave the house. "[E]very time I was supposed to go [to my WorkFirst appointm…
  Adriana Lasso-Harrier · [email protected]
February 18, 2020 at 7:58 PM

Let's get right to the point...

  Hi John,   Two of our priority bills are on the brink of death.  The house of origin cutoff (an important legislative deadline) is tomorrow, 2/19. All bills must be voted on and passed out of either the House or Senate, whichever chamber they originat…
  Adriana Lasso-Harrier · [email protected]
February 11, 2020 at 9:27 PM

Enough is enough.

    Hi John,   Sometimes you just need to show up and demand action in person. The state's dental lobby has blocked increased access to affordable dental care for a decade. They've spread misinformation about dental therapy, a proven…
  Adriana Lasso-Harrier · [email protected]
February 7, 2020 at 11:26 PM

We have less than four days...

  Hi John,   “I took a trip to Pennsylvania to see my family. I got a letter in the mail while I was in Pennsylvania with an appointment to meet my new case worker. I didn’t even know my old case worker left. Nobody let me know. I didn’t receive my lett…
  Adriana Lasso-Harrier · [email protected]
February 3, 2020 at 11:39 PM

We're not gonna stop talking about this.

    Hi John,   You’ve heard it before from us. Washington state’s tax code is the absolute worst in the country, taxing people in the lowest income brackets up to six times more as a share of their income than those in the highest in…
  IPA · [email protected]
January 30, 2020 at 8:14 PM

What Happens When Your Neighbor Gets a GiveDirectly Transfer?

Also Inside: Watch Esther Duflo's Speech at Nobel Ceremony IPA Random Update LATEST RESEARCH & NEWS FEATURED STUDY The Impact of Unconditional Cash Transfers on General Welfare in Kenya Researchers: Dennis Egger, Johannes Haushofer, Edward Miguel, Paul Niehaus, Michael W…
  Adriana Lasso-Harrier · [email protected]
January 28, 2020 at 9:45 PM

Greed and healthcare do not mix.

    Hi John,   Why is the Dental Association blocking access to dental care for thousands of low-income adults and children across the state? House Bill 1317 would improve and expand access to oral health care for Washington’s low-in…
  Adriana Lasso-Harrier · [email protected]
January 23, 2020 at 11:57 PM

Tell us if this makes sense...

    Hi John,   Imagine this. You go to make a payment on a debt you have incurred, like a bill for medical services or your student loans. You log into the electronic payment portal, and once you get to the payment stage, you notice …
  Adriana Lasso-Harrier · [email protected]
January 13, 2020 at 10:16 PM

It's the day we've all been waiting for...

  Hi John,   It's here-- the first day of the 2020 Legislative Session!   This year we've got a 60 day supplemental session, which means it'll run from today, January 13, through Thursday, March 12. Bills that weren't passed in 2019 will have the chance…
  IPA · [email protected]
January 8, 2020 at 10:28 PM

Rescheduled for Jan 16: Live Webcast on the Impacts of a Skills-Based Program in Uganda

Please join Innovations for Poverty Action for a live webcast and Q&A on January 16. Hi John, We are pleased to announce a new date for the following live webcast and Q&A on:   The Skills We Really Need: The Impacts of The Educate! Experience, a Skills-Based Edu…
  IPA · [email protected]
December 26, 2019 at 2:33 PM

The Impact of Outsourcing Schools in Liberia: 3-Year Results

Also Inside: Behind the Data Video | Disseminating Information to Farmers in Mali IPA Random Update LATEST RESEARCH & NEWS FEATURED STUDY The Impact of Outsourcing School Management in Liberia Public-private partnerships to provide education in low-income countries are c…
  Adriana Lasso-Harrier · [email protected]
December 23, 2019 at 11:46 PM

Looking forward to 2020: A Vision for Justice

  Hi John,   2020 is almost here!   The end of December brings winter holidays, time spent with loved ones, and the waning of the old year, with all its traditions and celebrations. (It's also the end of an entire DECADE!) At Poverty Action, we're looki…
  IPA · [email protected]
December 12, 2019 at 10:13 PM

POSTPONED: Live Webcast on the Impacts of a Skills-Based Program in Uganda

This webcast has been postponed to January 2020. This webcast has been postponed and will be rescheduled to a later date in January 2020. A new date and time will be sent out soon. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you can join us in January.   The Skills We R…
  IPA · [email protected]
December 9, 2019 at 7:50 PM

Reminder: Live Webcast on the Impacts of a Skills-Based Program in Uganda | Dec 13

Please join Innovations for Poverty Action for a live webcast and Q&A on December 13. Hi John, Please join Innovations for Poverty Action for a live webcast and Q&A on:   The Skills We Really Need: The Impacts of The Educate! Experience, a Skills-Based Education…
  IPA · [email protected]
December 2, 2019 at 3:35 PM

What Happens When You Unpack the Graduation Approach?

Also Inside: New Blog on Weathering Political Transitions in Research IPA Random Update LATEST RESEARCH & NEWS FEATURED STUDY Unpacking the Graduation Approach in Ghana Researchers: Abhijit Banerjee, Dean Karlan, Robert Osei, Christopher Udry, Hannah Trachtman A six-cou…
  IPA · [email protected]
November 22, 2019 at 3:38 PM

Invitation: Live Webcast on the Impacts of a Skills-Based Program in Uganda | Dec 13

Please join Innovations for Poverty Action for a live webcast and Q&A on December 13. Hi John, Please join Innovations for Poverty Action for a live webcast and Q&A on:   The Skills We Really Need: The Impacts of The Educate! Experience, a Skills-Based Education…
  Adriana Lasso-Harrier · [email protected]
October 31, 2019 at 8:52 PM

We want to know: have you been able to access the dental care you need?

    Hi John,   When was the last time you were able to access the dental care you needed? If you’re like many Washingtonians, especially those living on a low income or in a rural area, you may not have seen a dentist in quite some t…
  IPA · [email protected]
October 31, 2019 at 2:07 PM

IPA is Proud to Support a Nobel-Winning Approach to Fight Poverty

Also Inside: New Results on Financial Resource Sharing in Côte d’Ivoire  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌    IPA Random Update LATEST RESEARCH & NEWS …
  IPA · [email protected]
October 29, 2019 at 6:41 PM

Latest Annual Report from IPA

Highlights from 16+ years of generating high-quality evidence. View this email in your browser More evidence, less poverty Dear Friends, Last year was a time of both growth and reflection at IPA. Amidst the exciting developments—from starting 98 new studies, launching a new unit…
  IPA Financial Inclusion Program · [email protected]
October 17, 2019 at 3:06 PM

Reminder: Do Prize-Linked Incentives Promote Positive Financial Behavior - Oct. 22

Join IPA for an online discussion with the researchers on new results on prize-linked incentives. Hi John, Please join Innovations for Poverty Action for a webinar and Q&A:   Do Prize-Linked Incentives Promote Positive Financial Behavior? Tuesday, October 22nd 11AM…
  Annie Duflo & Dean Karlan · [email protected]
October 15, 2019 at 2:37 PM

2019 Nobel Prize Winners

Congratulations to Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo, & Michael Kremer. Dear IPA partners, supporters, researchers, and friends, Yesterday, IPA-affiliates Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo, and Michael Kremer were named co-winners of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for the…
  IPA Financial Inclusion Program · [email protected]
October 11, 2019 at 7:48 PM

Do Prize-Linked Incentives Promote Positive Financial Behavior - Oct. 22

Join IPA for an online discussion with the researchers on new results on prize-linked incentives. Hi John, Please join Innovations for Poverty Action for a webinar and Q&A:   Do Prize-Linked Incentives Promote Positive Financial Behavior? Tuesday, October 22nd 11AM…
  Adriana Lasso-Harrier · [email protected]
September 12, 2019 at 8:24 PM

Nothing pairs better with pumpkin spice than some advocacy

  Hi John,   Happy September, advocacy community! Although the leaves aren’t quite turning yellow and orange just yet, outdoors it feels unmistakably like fall. Here at Poverty Action, fall isn’t just about cozy sweaters and apple desserts (although we …
  IPA · [email protected]
August 29, 2019 at 6:55 PM

PBS NewsHour Features IPA & Graduation Model

Also Inside: Positive Impacts of Uganda's "Educate!" Program IPA Random Update LATEST RESEARCH & NEWS FEATURED STORY IPA & Graduation Model Featured on PBS NewsHour IPA's rigorous, research-driven approach to discovering what works, and what doesn't, in reducing pove…
  IPA · [email protected]
August 29, 2019 at 6:54 PM

PBS NewsHour Features IPA & Graduation Model

Also Inside: Positive Impacts of Uganda's "Educate!" Program IPA Random Update LATEST RESEARCH & NEWS FEATURED STORY IPA & Graduation Model Featured on PBS NewsHour IPA's rigorous, research-driven approach to discovering what works, and what doesn't, in reducing pove…
  Adriana Lasso-Harrier · [email protected]
August 16, 2019 at 9:09 PM

Two federal proposals could harm millions

    Hi John,   It seems that this summer, the Trump Administration is doing all it can to undermine the country’s social safety net and stoke anxiety in marginalized communities, particularly in immigrant communities. We’re writing …
  Innovations for Poverty Action · [email protected]
July 30, 2019 at 8:08 PM

Thank you for signing up for IPA email updates

Hello John, Thank you for joining our mailing list, and welcome! We are thrilled to be able to stay connected and share news of our research and events with a wide network of supporters. Please be on the look-out for future invitations, announcements, and newsletters. We're also on Facebook and Twi…