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Compass Commission: Public Policy in Chile with Scientific Evidence

The Compass Commission Initiative in Chile, developed by J-PAL LATAM and MIDEPLAN, aims to propose innovative public policies based on scientific evidence for social development. Academic experts contribute to the research and policy proposals. Final proposals focus on education, crime, and youth opportunities. The future involves adapting and implementing these proposals with government support. Learn more at www.povertyactionlab.org and www.mideplan.cl.

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Compass Commission: Public Policy in Chile with Scientific Evidence

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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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