This project will estimate the impact of opening a research office in a developing country, specifically analyzing the JPAL office in Chile, using Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs). It will identify similar countries for comparison based on criteria like public policy evidence usage and PISA scores. The secondary goal will be to develop a decision-making protocol for the cost-effectiveness of research office locations, creating a “Weighted Factors Model” based on the findings from the initial study.