J-PAL South Asia, which is based at the Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR) in India, analyses and disseminates research results and builds partnerships with policymakers to ensure that policy is driven by evidence, and that programs proven effective are scaled up. J-PAL is a network of over 140 affiliated professors from 49 universities around the world. Our mission is to reduce poverty by ensuring that policy is informed by scientific evidence. This is done through research, policy outreach, and training.