Local research is shaping women’s empowerment policy in Senegal 🇸🇳 PEP-supported evidence is already influencing national programmes. 🔗 www.pep-net.org/news/local-r... #WomensEmpowerment #Senegal

School feeding systems must be grounded in local realities. New evidence from Ethiopia highlights gaps in procurement, gender inclusion, cooking infrastructure, and financing—now shaping the next phase of reform. 🔗 www.pep-net.org/news/pep-and... #SchoolFeeding #EvidenceForPolicy

Appel à candidatures : Conseiller(ère) politiques publiques (RDC) PEP recrute pour accompagner l’engagement politique d’une équipe de recherche. 🗓 2 avril 2026 🔗 www.pep-net.org/news/consult... #RDC #Recherche

Consultancy Offer: Policy Outreach Advisor (DRC) PEP is recruiting a Policy Outreach Advisor to mentor a research team and strengthen policy engagement and impact. 🗓 Deadline: 2 April 2026 🔗 www.pep-net.org/news/consult... #PolicyEngagement #ResearchImpact #DRC

Climate change is reshaping livelihoods and economies across the Global South. PEP’s evidence shows what works—from climate information to clean energy— to build resilience and inclusive growth. 🔗 www.pep-net.org/climate-change #ClimateChange #GlobalSouth #InclusiveGrowth

New research 🌍 How do natural disasters affect child labor? A new PEP working paper shows how environmental shocks in Brazil can push children into work—highlighting the need for strong social protection. 📄 portal.pep-net.org/document/dow... #ChildLabor #ClimateImpact #EvidenceForPolicy

New Research 📊 How do fiscal transfers shape subnational budgets? A new PEPS working paper by Alberto Porto, Jorge Puig, and Bautista Vidal explores how transfers influence local government spending decisions. 📄 portal.pep-net.org/document/dow... #FiscalPolicy #PublicFinance #Decentralization

"AI diffusion could reshape development pathways where industrialization remains incomplete," says Dr. Jorge Davalos, PEP’s Director of Research. At the EMEA webinar “AI and Resilience—Building a Future-Ready Society Read the report: euromed-economists.org/download/web... #AI #Resilience

Learn from international experts — for free. PEP’s Gender Analysis in Economic Policy Research online course explores feminist economics, labour markets, unpaid care work, and gender inequalities in economic policy. Explore the course: www.pep-net.org/research-res... #DevelopmentEconomics

📅 Save the Date: 2026 PEP Policy Conference June 12 | Nairobi & Online Join us online as we explore “Rethinking the Future of Innovation: What It Takes for Systems to Deliver in the Global South.” 🔗 Learn more: www.pep-net.org/annual-confe... #PolicyConference #InnovationSystems #GlobalSouth

What does research across the Global South tell us about women’s economic empowerment? This #IWD2026, PEP staff share insights on how childcare systems, land rights, and gender-responsive policy design can strengthen women’s participation in the economy. Watch: youtu.be/OTVLIFpjI3o

Today we celebrate International Women’s Day. When women thrive, we all rise. Evidence from the Global South shows that women’s economic empowerment strengthens economies. Read more – www.pep-net.org/blog/when-wo... #IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay

As #IWD2026 approaches, evidence from the Global South shows why women’s economic empowerment benefits everyone. When women thrive, economies transform. Read more: www.pep-net.org/blog/when-wo... #InternationalWomensDay #WomenThrive

AFEP Fellows strengthened their data skills during an intensive Education Data Workshop in Cape Town at the University of Cape Town. The training equips researchers to generate stronger evidence for education policy across Africa. 🔗 Read more: www.pep-net.org/news/afep-fe... #EducationResearch

PEP has launched What Works for Young Women & Marginalised Youth across 10 African countries in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. The initiative strengthens inclusive youth employment policy and engages marginalised youth as research co-creators. Read more: www.pep-net.org/news/new-ini...

🗞️ Catch up on PEP’s findings, activities, events, and publications from February in our newsletter 👇 app.cyberimpact.com/newsletter-v...

Climate policy cannot be effective if the evidence behind it is imported. At the Climate-Sensitive Macroeconomic Modelling Symposium in Kampala, PEP reinforced why Africa’s transition must be grounded in locally led, policy-ready research. 🔗 www.pep-net.org/news/highlig... #ClimatePolicy

Uganda 🇺🇬 Less than 8% use irrigation. Less than 2% own machinery. Financing awareness is near zero. Women (76% of ag labour) face bigger info gaps. This study tests workshops vs. radio—and benefits vs benefits + financing—to see what drives clean tech adoption. 🔎 www.pep-net.org/rural-renewa...

A free, self‑paced course from global experts on the Economics of Child Well‑being. 10 video classes 🎥 Watch free on YouTube: EN: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... FR: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... #ChildWellBeing #DevelopmentEconomics #SocialPolicy

In Vietnam, many farmers rely on diesel irrigation & are unaware of the advantages of solar water pumps (esp. women). Local PEP researchers are testing whether gender-inclusive workshops can increase adoption, generating evidence for climate-resilient agriculture. 🔗 www.pep-net.org/rural-renewa...

🇰🇪 In Kenya, uptake of solar irrigation pumps remains limited. Local PEP researchers are testing whether testimonial-based marketing, sharing real farmer experiences, can shift adoption among women & youth smallholders. 🔗  www.pep-net.org/rural-renewa...

In Burkina Faso, awareness of solar irrigation pumps is below 11%. We’re testing whether information, demonstrations, and flexible financing can increase adoption among smallholder farmers. Evidence was built for policy. 🔗 Link:https://www.pep-net.org/rural-renewable-energy-msmes-ssa-sea #Farmers

Good evidence starts with the right questions and partnerships 🔍🌱 We’re sharing a short behind-the-scenes series on how local teams generate research on rural renewable energy & agriculture. With EfD & IDRC, PEP works with teams in 🇧🇫 🇰🇪 🇺🇬 🇻🇳. 🔗 www.pep-net.org/rural-renewa... #DevelopmentResearch

Climate action doesn’t stop at borders—neither should the evidence. At a key climate policy forum in Brussels, PEP brought Global South evidence into European debates, highlighting how climate decisions shape well-being and livelihoods worldwide. 🔗 www.pep-net.org/news/pep-bri...

📢 Could you lead fundraising & partnerships to support policy-engaged research in the Global South? Join PEP as our Director of Strategy & Resource Mobilisation (remote). 🔗 Details: www.pep-net.org/news/vacancy... 🗓️ Deadline: 10 Feb #Hiring #FundraisingJobs #NGOCareers #DevelopmentJobs #RemoteWork

📢 Join our Nairobi team - we’re looking for a Finance Officer to help support high-impact, policy-relevant research across the Global South. 🔗 Details & application: www.pep-net.org/news/vacancy... 🗓️ Apply by 3 Feb 2026 #FinanceJobs #DevelopmentJobs #NairobiJobs

As we step into 2026, PEP’s Board Chair Prof. Rohinton Medhora and Executive Director Prof. Jane Mariara share a joint reflection on what 2025 delivered—and the organisation’s trajectory for 2026 and beyond. 🔗 Full reflection: www.pep-net.org/news/new-yea...

📢 Renewed call: Director of Strategy & Resource Mobilisation (remote) Lead PEP’s fundraising and partnerships to support policy-engaged research in the Global South. 🔗 Details & apply: www.pep-net.org/news/vacancy... 🗓️ Deadline: 10 Feb 2026 #Hiring #FundraisingJobs #GlobalSouth #NGOCareers

📢 We’re hiring a Finance Officer to join PEP’s team in Nairobi. Help support high-impact, policy-relevant research across the Global South. 🔗 Details & application: www.pep-net.org/news/vacancy... 🗓️ Apply by 3 Feb 2026

PEP thanks outgoing Board member Dominique van de Walle for six years of dedicated service and leadership. 🔗 Read more on our website: www.pep-net.org/news/thankin... #Leadership #Governance #Partnerships #SouthernLedResearch #EvidenceForPolicy #GlobalSouth"

PEP thanks outgoing Board Chair Carol Newman for six years of dedicated leadership and her strong commitment to Southern-led research. 🔗 Read more on our website: www.pep-net.org/news/thankin... #Leadership #Governance #SouthernLedResearch #EvidenceForPolicy #GlobalSouth

Gender equality drives inclusive growth—but gaps remain. PEP supports 90+ gender-focused research projects across 40+ countries, generating evidence to inform gender-responsive economic policy. 🔗 www.pep-net.org/gender #GenderEquality #EvidenceForPolicy

In a republished article originally published by Earth4All, PEP Executive Director Jane Mariara reflects on why investing in education, decent work, healthcare, and social protection remains critical amid rising inequality and youth unemployment. 🔗 Read : www.pep-net.org/blog/empower...

Starting the year together at PEP. Our first staff meeting of 2026 brought teams together across Africa, Europe, and the Americas. It was great to reconnect and share our excitement for the year ahead as we aligned on shared priorities. #TeamPEP #PEP2026 #GlobalTeams #EvidenceToAction

We’re showing what happens when Africa’s education researchers are given the tools, mentorship, and platforms to lead. PEP hosts AFEP in partnership with the GEAI Learn more about the Africa Fellows in Education Program: www.pep-net.org/programs/afep www.pep-net.org/news/local-v... #Education

PEP amplified Southern perspectives in global sustainability debates as a consortium member of the EU-funded SPES project (#HorizonEurope). Learn more: www.pep-net.org/spes #EvidenceForPolicy #ClimatePolicy #GlobalSouth #GreenTransition

What happens when evidence starts with policymakers’ questions? In 2025, PEP put policy needs first—co-designing research with decision-makers so evidence is timely and usable. 🔗 www.pep-net.org/news/local-v... #EvidenceForPolicy #LocalLeadership

Wishing you, our PEP family, the very best for this festive season! The PEP Board, Management, and Staff thank you for your continued support and interest in PEP's work throughout 2025. We look forward to working together in 2026. youtu.be/SSRlHMrIThk #Holidays #Newyear

At #GIEF2025 in Rome, PEP reinforced its leadership in locally led research. ED Jane Mariara called for stronger South–South collaboration and sustained investment in Southern research capacity to improve the use of evidence in development policy. 🔗 #GIEF2025 👉🏾 www.pep-net.org/news/pep-ed-...

In 2025, PEP advanced evidence on climate resilience and sustainable agriculture through research on renewable energy MSMEs. www.pep-net.org/news/local-v... www.pep-net.org/rural-renewa... #ClimateResilience #SustainableAgriculture #EvidenceForPolicy

Fair collaboration goes beyond a seat at the table. In this short video, Jane Mariara and Vaqar Ahmed reflect on what equitable North–South research partnerships require—and why they matter. 🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/zA8kQiyKhaM #SouthernLeadership #FairCollaboration

In 2025, evidence from PEP’s Learning and Knowledge Management Project (LKMP) informed gender-transformative development across contexts—from fisheries governance to women’s entrepreneurship. 🔗 www.pep-net.org/programs/lkm... #EvidenceForImpact #GenderEquality #PEP

In 2025, evidence from AFEP strengthened education policy debates across Africa. From mother-tongue instruction to malaria eradication, locally led research is shaping what works in education. 🔗 www.pep-net.org/programs/afe... #AFEP #EducationPolicy #PEP

PEP is calling for a shift from fragmented, short-term youth employment programmes to coordinated, evidence-based strategies across Africa. 🔗 www.pep-net.org/news/pep-lau... #YouthEmployment #Africa #EvidenceForImpact

Between 2022–2024, PEP partnered with local researchers and governments across Africa to embed impact evaluation in real policy decisions. The work strengthened local capacity and turned evidence into policy reforms across countries. 🔗 www.pep-net.org/engagement-a... #ImpactEvaluation

How does evidence move from research to real policy change? PEP works with local researchers and policymakers to co-produce contextualized evidence that informs reform and strengthens institutions across Africa. Explore our 2024 impact stories: 🔗 pep-net.org/engagement-a... #EvidenceInAction

New evidence from Bolivia’s “Fish for Life” programme shows how gender-responsive, locally rooted training is strengthening women’s skills, confidence, and leadership in aquaculture. Event👉🏾 www.pep-net.org/news/empower... Findings 👉🏾 www.pep-net.org/findings/emp... #LocalResearchForBetterPolicy

Uganda faces very high youth unemployment, with over half of young people not in Employment, Education, or Training. 📊 PEP reviewed key govt youth-employment programmes and found limited impact due to: ⚙️ Weak support 🎓 Inadequate training 📉 Poor M&E 🔗 www.pep-net.org/findings/imp...

📄 New PEP Policy Brief: Women fish processors in Senegal’s Saloum Islands are benefiting from the GEFI empowerment initiative — but the most vulnerable still struggle to gain equally. 🔗 Read Policy Brief 307 👉🏾 www.pep-net.org/findings/gef... 🔗 About LKMP 👉🏾 www.pep-net.org/lkmp