Global Action for Policy (GAP) Initiative (@GAP_NU

Global Action for Policy (GAP) Initiative

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Global Action for Policy (GAP) Initiative

@GAP_NU_

GAP Initiative at Northeastern University takes Interdisciplinary approach to designing impactful solutions to societal development challenges around the world.

Northeastern University

cssh.northeastern.edu/gap/

Joined February 2024

Global Action for Policy (GAP) Initiative
@GAP_NU_
Apr 26, 2024
📣Spread the word! Northeastern University is thrilled to host the North East Universities Development Consortium (NEUDC) Conference on Nov 2-3, 2024! 📝 Call for Papers: Submission Starts June 1, and ends July 15 More details: cssh.northeastern.edu/gap/neudc-2024/ #NEUDC2024 #NEUDC
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Global Action for Policy (GAP) Initiative
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Nov 2, 2024
#NEUDC2024 #NEUDC session on "Long-run Development"; @Nitin_K_Bharti shows that divergent educational strategies in China (bottom-up) vs India (top-down) shaped their economic paths since 1900.
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Global Action for Policy (GAP) Initiative
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Nov 3, 2024
The Panel #NEUDC2024 Don’t lose sight on what is important. Don’t design an experiment to look smart, the simple well done is also elegant, don’t forget to let the data speak as well, look at individuals, households, and firms and why do we care? Context is important!
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Global Action for Policy (GAP) Initiative
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Nov 2, 2024
Publishing in Economics. #NEUDC session on Publishing in Economics, moderated by Maddie McKelway & @debi_mohapatra. @MelissaLDell , @afoster, @LauraASchechter, & @SuriTavneet provided insightful and honest advice to researchers on how to navigate the complex world of publishing
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Global Action for Policy (GAP) Initiative
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Dec 14, 2024
The GAP Workshop on "Tackling Gender-Based Violence: Bihar at the Frontier" in Patna begins with opening remarks & keynote address by @Prof_Nishith_P , Co-Founder of GAP & Professor at @Northeastern. @DaiResearch @JPAL @FundInnovDev @g_borker #LetsFightGBVTogether
Global Action for Policy (GAP) Initiative
@GAP_NU_
Dec 14, 2024
The GAP Workshop on Gender Based Violence, in partnership with @DaiResearch @JPAL @fundinnovdev is currently underway in Patna. Focused on a cutting edge intervention, the workshop brings together researchers, esteemed IAS officers & policy makers to discuss actionable solutions.
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Global Action for Policy (GAP) Initiative
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Nov 5, 2024
#NEUDC2024 session Cognitive and Non Cognitive Outcomes by Deon Filmer, @AbhiroopMukho , Indian Statistical Institute Delhi, presents about how building preschools at scale in underserved areas can shape educational outcomes for primary-school-aged children.
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Global Action for Policy (GAP) Initiative
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Nov 3, 2024
Comprehensive research presented by @nico_de_roux shows that self-employment reduces labor market power, with greatest impacts seen in LMIC without unemployment protections. #NEUDC2024
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Global Action for Policy (GAP) Initiative
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Nov 3, 2024
#NEUDC2024 session on Secondary and Tertiary Education chaired by @AbhiroopMukho; @Annadurai_Gopi, @MYedomiffi, @ritikagupta94, @RRMaximiliano, and Anna Baiardi explore how targeted scholarships, parental involvement, affirmative action, wartime education, and gender restriction.
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Global Action for Policy (GAP) Initiative
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Nov 3, 2024
#NEUDC2024 session on Secondary and Tertiary Education chaired by @AbhiroopMukho; @Annadurai_Gopi showed that targeted scholarships in India improve education and employment for first-gen students, increasing access to professional courses.
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Global Action for Policy (GAP) Initiative
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Sep 26, 2024
#NEUDC2024 Program is now posted! Check it out editorialexpress.com/conference/NEU… Excited for the conference on Nov 2-3 at Northeastern University's Boston campus, hosted by @GAP_NU_, @Prof_Nishith_P & @SilviaPrina Registration closes on October 1! Register here cssh.northeastern.edu/gap/neudc-2024/
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Global Action for Policy (GAP) Initiative
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Mar 26, 2024
🎓 Join us for the final GAP Seminar of Spring 2024 at Northeastern University! 🌐 Don't miss out on an enlightening session with @Alexeble, as he presents "When Your Bootstraps Are Not Enough: How Demand and Supply Interact to Generate Learning in Settings of Extreme Poverty".
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Global Action for Policy (GAP) Initiative
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Nov 2, 2024
#NEUDC2024 #Session3 #Closing Non State Actors chaired by Vijayendra Rao @bijurao Non-state actors merit exploration as they can significantly enhance public services, resilience, and social equity, filling gaps in government services with lasting impact.
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Global Action for Policy (GAP) Initiative
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Nov 3, 2024
#NEUDC2024 session on Gender-based Violence and Safety, chaired by @BilgeErten presented insights on the various determinants of domestic and sexual violence, and potential solutions
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Global Action for Policy (GAP) Initiative
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Nov 2, 2024
#NEUDC2024 #Session3 Non-State Actors Chaired by @bijurao . @npguerrerot finds that Community-led responses in Peru demonstrate long-term social benefits, with reduced criminality and intergenerational resilience.
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