January, 2025 Strengthening local research capacity to improve education decision-making in Africa The Africa Fellows in Education Program (AFEP) enhances local research capacity for better education decision-making in Sub-Saharan Africa. The 2024-25 cohort of ten fellows conducts research on key education challenges, including language policy and learning outcomes. Through training and networking, AFEP empowers researchers to influence policy and drive reforms. Education & training
December, 2024 Artificial Intelligence and labor markets: navigating an uncertain and fast-moving landscape December 18 | OnlineThe unprecedented developments in artificial intelligence (AI) technology and its recent widespread availability hold transformative potential to reshape global economic dynamics and labor markets, though opinions on its impacts vary greatly. Labor markets & employment
November, 2024 Green Energy Transition in Pakistan: A Path to Sustainable Development November 22 | Pakistan By Vaqar Ahmed and Muhammad Zeshan, this blog highlights the substantial investments needed for Pakistan's green energy shift and the role of domestic and international financing, including MDB support. They recommend phasing out fossil fuel subsidies, fostering public-private partnerships, and implementing robust environmental safeguards to ensure a sustainable and inclusive transition. Southern-led research and regional collaboration are emphasized as key to effective policy design and implementation. Climate change
November, 2024 Green Energy Transition in South Africa: The Role of MDBs November 22 | South AfricaPEP researchers Heinrich Bohlmann and Jessika Bohlmann emphasize the critical role of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) in South Africa’s shift from coal to renewable energy. The research highlights the need for concessional financing, workforce retraining, and governance reforms to ensure a just and sustainable energy transition. With MDB support, South Africa can achieve long-term environmental and economic resilience. Climate change
October, 2024 Bridging global divides: How Southern researchers can lead sustainable development Jane Kabubo-Mariara Professor of Economics, University of Nairobi; Executive Director, Partnership for Economic Policy; Ana Lucia Kassouf Professor, Department of Economics, University of Sao Paulo; Research Fellow, Partnership for Economic Policy and Verónica Amarante Professor, Economics Department, Universidad de la República Uruguay; Research Fellow, Partnership for Economic Policy Poverty & Inequality Youth & children
October, 2024 The Opportunities and Challenges of AI for Labor Markets in the Global South By PEP Research Fellows Veronica Amarante and Guillermo Cruces AI technologies bring both opportunities and challenges for labor markets in the Global South. While AI holds promise for healthcare, education, and agriculture development, it also introduces new labor dynamics that could disrupt traditional employment. Labor markets & employment
October, 2024 Context Matters: The tenuous link between methodology and causality – studying the case of labor market regulation in the Global South By the Partnership for Economic Policy The second interview series on the importance of localization in research. With PEP Research Fellow Lucas Ronconi Context Matters Labor markets & employment
July, 2024 Youth employment programmes need better monitoring and coordination to tackle the South African youth unemployment crisis By Dr Jessika Bohlmann and Prof Margaret Chitiga-Mabugu of the University of Pretoria; Prof Ramos Mabugu and Dr Christelle Meniago of Sol Plaatje University; Dr Kehinde Omotoso of Teesside University International Business School (TUIBS); and Thembelihle Makhubela and Macsharry Sematla of Hand in Hand Southern Africa Labor markets & employment Youth & children
June, 2024 Soft skills boost job prospects and pay for young women in informal sector By Laura Barasa, Kibrom Abay, Maria Laura Alzua and Phyllis Machio PEP researchers share how gender-sensitive soft-skills training can improve young women and men's labor market empowerment, and well-being outcomes. Education & training Gender & women's empowerment Labor markets & employment
June, 2024 Vocational training: a vital element for accessing decent work in a changing labour market By the Partnership for Economic Policy Summarising the key discussion points and takeaways from the 2024 PEP Policy Conference on the Future of Work in the Global South Labor markets & employment
April, 2024 A local lens to influence policies and increase women’s access to decent work in the Global South By the Partnership for Economic Policy Members of PEP project teams share how their local perspectives strengthened their policy analysis and influence during a recent research program into the barriers that women face in accessing decent work. Gender & women's empowerment Labor markets & employment
March, 2024 Africa’s Prosperity Depends on Achieving Gender Equality By Prof. Jane Mariara, PEP Executive Director Childcare responsibilities significantly impede African women’s ability to realize their full potential, owing to regressive social norms that perpetuate gender disparities. Gender & women's empowerment
March, 2024 Regressive social norms disadvantage women wanting to work By the Partnership for Economic Policy Findings from recent PEP-supported research programs on how policy can improve women’s empowerment through work in both the formal and informal sectors. Gender & women's empowerment Labor markets & employment
February, 2024 Increasing Women’s Access to Decent Work: Precise Policy Action for Gender Equality By the Partnership for Economic Policy Findings and policy recommendations from research conducted under the program "Addressing Context-Specific Barriers to Women's Participation in Decent Work". Gender & women's empowerment Labor markets & employment
December, 2023 Context Matters: Ask the right questions to design the right policy By the Partnership for Economic Policy The first in an interview series on the importance of localization in research. With PEP Research Fellow Nisha Arunatilake (Sri Lanka) Context Matters Localisation
November, 2023 Reshaping the Education Policy Landscape in Africa By the Partnership for Economic Policy Getting to know the Africa Fellows in Education Program, the fellows and their work. Education & training
October, 2023 Women bear negative impacts of climate shocks disproportionately By the Partnership for Economic Policy The first in a series providing an overview of the findings and policy recommendations of PEP programs. Climate change Gender & women's empowerment
March, 2023 Why Promoting Decent Work Matters More Than Just Any Job for Sri Lankan Women By PEP Research Fellow Nisha Arunatilake Gender & women's empowerment Labor markets & employment
March, 2022 Geographical inequality in global debates about development policy By PEP Research Fellows Veronica Amarante, Nisha Arunatilake, Ronelle Burger, Ana-Lucia Kassouf and Lucas Ronconi Localisation
February, 2022 Northern Institutions Dominate International Development Research: So What? By PEP Research Fellows Veronica Amarante, Nisha Arunatilake, Ronelle Burger, Ana-Lucia Kassouf and Lucas Ronconi, and IDRC Senior Program Specialist Arjan de Haan Localisation
March, 2021 Addressing gender inequalities is essential for the success of COVID-19 recovery policies By Arjan de Haan, Senior Program Specialist for Sustainable Inclusive Economies at the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Research and policy must tackle gender inequalities for sustainable, equitable development, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. Gender & women's empowerment