Jules Gazeaud

Jules Gazeaud is a CNRS Research Fellow at the Centre d'Études et de Recherches sur le Développement International (CERDI), affiliated with Clermont Auvergne University and Institut Convergences Migrations. His research spans development economics with a focus on social protection systems, migration, and field experiments across African contexts including Morocco, Tunisia, Comoros, and Egypt.

Dr. Gazeaud's research interests center on the effectiveness of social protection programs in developing countries. His work examines conditional cash transfer programs, index insurance for smallholder farmers, migration patterns, and poverty targeting mechanisms. He employs rigorous empirical methods including randomized controlled trials, regression discontinuity designs, and Bayesian hierarchical models to evaluate program impacts and understand underlying mechanisms.

His recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a strong focus on the intersection of social protection and education outcomes, with several studies examining Morocco's Tayssir program. His work demonstrates how increased school enrollment through cash transfers creates pressure on educational resources, leading to challenges in learning quality. Other research strands investigate gender dimensions of cash transfer programs in Tunisia, migration effects in Comoros, and the limitations of index insurance for small farmers.

Dr. Gazeaud has established significant research collaborations with institutions including the World Bank and IDinsight. His fieldwork demonstrates deep engagement with local contexts, particularly in North Africa and the Indian Ocean region. His research methodology combines theoretical economic modeling with extensive primary data collection through field experiments and household surveys.