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COMPASS COMMISsIon: public policy in chile based on rigorous Scientific evidence. J-PAL LATAM MIDEPLAN. www.povertyactionlab.org / www.mideplan.cl. COMPASS COMMISSION. Content Compass Commission Initiative Academic Members Development of the Compass Commission Final Proposals

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  1. COMPASS COMMISsIon: public policy in chile based on rigorous Scientific evidence J-PAL LATAM MIDEPLAN www.povertyactionlab.org / www.mideplan.cl

  2. COMPASS COMMISSION Content • Compass Commission Initiative • Academic Members • Development of the Compass Commission • Final Proposals • Future of the Compass Commission

  3. 1. Compass Commission Initiative • In 2010, the Ministry of Planning of Chile (MIDEPLAN) instructed the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) to convene a commission of experts. • The Compass Commission was tasked with: • identifying Chilean challengesin terms of social policy; and • proposing innovative public policiesthat could be evaluated using randomized control trials.

  4. 2. Academic Members • International and Chilean experts in social policy and evaluation: Harald Beyer Public of Studies Center Chile Esther Duflo M.I.T and Director de J-PAL Francisco Gallego PUC Chile and Scientist Director J-PAL LATAM Paul Gertler U.C. Berkeley and J-PAL Global affiliate Cristóbal Huneeus Universidad de Chile Diana Kruger Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez Chile Osvaldo Larrañaga PNUD and Universidad de Chile Claudia Martínez Universidad de Chile and J-PAL LATAM affiliate Andrea Repetto Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez Chile Andrés Velasco Harvard Kennedy School

  5. 3. Development of the Commission • 1st Stage: Identification of Social Policies • Identifying key policy questions for social development in Chile. • Development of proposed interventions and evaluation strategies. • Duration: 5 sessions.

  6. 3. Development of the Comission • 2nd Stage: Policy proposal • Meetings with ministries and relevant organizations • evaluate the administrative and political viability of initiatives; and • feasibility of evaluations. • November 19th 2010: The Minister of Planning selected the four most relevant and interesting ideas.

  7. 3. Development of the Commission • 3rd Stage: Implementation and evaluation design • Division into four sub-groups to advance the work. • Refinement of details of implementation and evaluation design. • Second round of meetings with relevant ministries and organizations. • March 10th, 2011: Official presentation of the Commission's final report to MIDEPLAN.

  8. 4. Final proposals • 3 areas – 4 programs • Education • Information regarding subsidies provided to vulnerable families to expand school options. • Incentives and support for teachers to improve quality and results. • Crime • Rehabilitation + Social reintegration for offenders. • Opportunities for youth • Labor market intermediation + Mentoring + Health information to prevent risky behaviors and labor market inactivity.

  9. 5. Future of the Compass Commission • Three of four final proposals are currently being adapted for the implementation in: • National Institute of Youth (INJUV) • Ministry of Interior • Ministry of Education • With the support and leadership of the Ministry of Planning.

  10. THANK YOU! J-PAL LATAM MIDEPLAN www.povertyactionlab.org / www.mideplan.cl

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