Impact Evaluation Network
IEN aims to advance the state of knowledge and expertise regarding impact evaluation of different policies in the Latin America and the Caribbean region.
The Impact Evaluation Network initiative was first brought to the LACEA Committee in May 2007, with the purpose to create a forum where research and expertise on impact evaluations is discussed and exchanged. Over the previous years, numerous impact evaluation papers had been presented at LACEA meetings in the contributed sessions, or in the NIP meeting. Nevertheless, given the relevance of the topic and the increased importance of its application for Latin America and the Caribbean countries, LACEA considered necessary to generate a specific network.
The IMPACT EVALUATION NETWORK (IEN) at LACEA aims to promote impact evaluation methodologies, increase capacity building, and bridge research and policy in the region. IEN holds meetings each year with the purpose to have a forum where research and expertise on impact evaluations is discussed and exchanged.
The structure of the Executive Committee for the year
Adriana Camacho
CAF-Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean
Network Head
Oscar Mitnik
Inter-American Development Bank
Network Head
Pablo Celhay
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Academic Committee
Arlen Guarín
World Bank
Academic Committee
Pablo Lavado
Universidad del Pacífico
Academic Committee
Catherine Rodríguez
Universidad de los Andes
Academic Committee
Annual Meetings
Impact Evaluation Network
The IMPACT EVALUATION NETWORK (IEN) of the Latin American and the Caribbean Economic Association (LACEA) is an initiative that aims to advance the state of knowledge and expertise regarding impact evaluation of different policies in the Latin America and the Caribbean region. The Network, which has been active since 2007, aims to promote impact evaluation methodologies, increase capacity building, and bridge research and policy in the region.
The IEN will hold its 18th annual meeting, in person, at Universidad del Pacífico as part of the 2025 RIDGE May Forum, on May 14-15, 2025. The program will include a keynote address (TBA) and the presentation of invited and contributed academic papers.
The meeting is organized with the support of RIDGE, Universidad del Pacífico, LACEA, and the Inter-American Development Bank.