The Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) is a Southern-led global organization dedicated to supporting development in the Global South. We do this by providing high-quality, locally-generated evidence that informs better decisions in policy and practice.
We believe that evidence produced from an in-country perspective, by empowered and engaged local researchers, results in: better policy choices, more sustainable development outcomes, and more inclusive policy debates.
Find out more about us, our vision, mission and approach, as well as how we are promoting local leadership in development economics.
By Prof. Jane Mariara
In this issue, Prof. Jane Mariara traces how four PEP-supported teams across South Africa, Ethiopia, Senegal, and Colombia are closing the gap between evidence and policy — and why getting the right people in the room from the start makes all the difference
By Prof. Jane Mariara
Originally published by Alliance Magazine, this article by Jane Mariara draws on insights from the Global Philanthropy Leaders Summit 2026 to explore the gap between commitments to locally led development and practice, while highlighting how evidence, collaboration, and local leadership can drive more effective and inclusive policy outcomes.
