• Introduction to Quasi-Experiment Policy Impact Evaluation

Pre-Conference Workshop/Training:

Introduction to Quasi-Experiment Policy Impact Evaluation

Day/date         : Saturday and Sunday, 12-13 July 2025

Time                : 08.30 -18.00 WIB

Place               : Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang

Brief description of the training:

Quantitative methods for evaluating policies and programs have grown in popularity over the past two decades. Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) are considered the gold standard for assessing policy impacts due to their ability to establish clear causal relationships. However, RCTs can be expensive and are not always practical. In such cases, quasi-experimental methods offer a more practical and cost-effective alternative. These methods allow for the evaluation of policies and programs when randomization is not feasible, using structured approaches to approximate the conditions of RCTs. Understanding these methods helps policymakers, researchers, and practitioners generate credible evidence to inform decisions.

This two-day training program introduces participants to quasi-experimental methods for policy impact evaluation. Designed for beginners, the program focuses on:

  • Basic Concepts: Building a foundational understanding of quasi-experimental designs.
  • Real-World Examples: Exploring practical applications of these methods.
  • Hands-On Practice: Providing opportunities to apply the methods in practice.

By the end of the training, participants will gain the knowledge and confidence to start using quasi-experimental methods in their work.

Instructor:

•    Dr Sarah Dong (Australian National University)

Workshop Outline:

  1. Introduction to Causal Inference and Program Evaluation
  2. Matching methods
  3. Regression Discontinuity
  4. Difference-in-Differences (DiD)
  5. Dynamic Difference-in-Differences
  6. Instrument variable methods

Note:

  • It is essential for the participants to bring your owned PCs with Stata installed in it.
  • Basic Stata coding skills are required.
  • We limit class size for effectiveness of training delivery. Participants will be selected if number of applications exceeds the optimum class size. Hence please register as soon as possible.
  • To register please fill out this form (https://bit.ly/2025_IRSA_Training_Form). Email it to prihadi.nugroho(at)live.undip.ac.id and cc it to heriyaldi(at)unpad.ac.id.
  • Our training staff will inform you of your registration status and if seats are still available for the training.
  • Please note that there is a registration fee, which does not include the cost of traveling and accommodation to participate in this training as well as to attend the IRSA international conference.
  • Once your application is accepted, you need to pay the training fee as much as Rp. 1,250,000.- (one million two hundred fifty thousand Rupiah) per person for this training.

Any question regarding this training can be sent to: prihadi.nugroho(at)live.undip.ac.id. For more information, see: https://semarang2025.irsa.or.id.