Events and webinars

Whose Evidence Shapes Whose Economy? PEP to Convene Gender-Responsive Budgeting Panel

14 October 2026 | Bangkok, Thailand

The panel will discuss where gaps in evidence lie, what happens when policymakers help produce it, and what the institutions that finance research would need to change to make sure gender analysis reaches budget decisions.

PEP Executive Director Jane Mariara calls for greater investment in social protection in Kenya

29 September 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya

At the 4th Kenya Social Protection Conference, Prof. Jane Mariara called for stronger financing, wider coverage for vulnerable households, and support that connects cash transfers with lasting livelihood opportunities.

PEP research fellow brings developing-country perspectives to AI forum

16 September 2026 | London, United Kingdom

PEP research fellow Verónica Amarante highlighted how gaps in skills, infrastructure, and access to technology could limit the benefits of generative AI in developing countries, even as it creates opportunities to raise productivity.

At care economy webinar, PEP highlights barriers to women’s clean energy adoption

16 September 2026 | Online

Information can spark women’s interest in labour-saving clean energy technologies, but adoption remains difficult. At a webinar on clean energy and care, PEP Executive Director Prof. Jane Mariara highlighted financial and household barriers.

PEP calls for beyond GDP measures to shape budget decisions

15 September 2026 | Online

At an international discussion on measuring progress beyond GDP, PEP Executive Director Prof. Jane Mariara called for action to ensure broader measures of well-being, equity and sustainability reach the decisions that shape public spending.

Uganda Energy Ministry Commits to Act on Research into Low-Carbon Agricultural Technologies

25 August 2026 | Kawempe, Uganda

Uganda’s Energy Ministry pledged to use evidence-based recommendations from PEP-supported research to refine regulatory frameworks and support an inclusive low-carbon transition.

Kenya Conference Connects Agricultural Finance and Solar Irrigation Stakeholders

13 August 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya

A new connection between Kenya’s public-sector agricultural financier, the Agricultural Finance Corporation, and solar irrigation provider SunCulture emerged at a National Policy Conference convened by PEP-supported researchers, opening a dialogue on financing options to help smallholder farmers overcome the cost barrier to adopting solar irrigation systems.

Vietnam solar irrigation research gains wider visibility through national media coverage

13 August 2026 | Vietnam

PEP-supported researchers in Vietnam convened a National Policy Conference, generating discussion on improving farmers' access to solar irrigation and helping bring the research findings to a wider policy audience through national media coverage.

Corporal punishment research informs discussions on safer learning in Uganda

24 July 2026 | Kampala, Uganda

Advocating for safer learning, a PEP-supported researcher co-convened a national conference to share evidence with Uganda’s Ministry of Education and Sports and other education stakeholders.