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Plenary 2: Evidence talks with Dean Karlan - Doing more with less: How evidence empowers governments

10:30 am - 11:15 am
3F Grand Ballroom

In Evidence Talks, Dean Karlan will discuss the transformative role of rigorous, evidence-based evaluation in enabling governments to make smarter, more impactful decisions—especially in resource-constrained environments. 

Moderator:  
Emmanuel Jimenez, ADB 

Session Coordinators:  
Rosel Isidro with Gillian Orzal and Meyan Chaneco

Note: With simultaneous translation

Speakers

Dean Karlan

Professor of Economics and Finance / Co-Director Global Poverty Research Lab

Northwestern University, USA

Emmanuel Jimenez

Director General, Independent Evaluation Department

Asian Development Bank (ADB)