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Call for applications for African research centers

With support from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, PEP is implementing a new programmatic strategy designed to enable in-country research centers (RC) and their…

National Policy Conference Explores Innovative Financing for South Africa’s Green Energy Transition

November 22, 2024| Pretoria, South Africa

A team of researchers from the Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) hosted a National Policy Conference and Round Table Discussion in Pretoria, South Africa.

New Year's message from PEP's leadership team

PEP's Chair of the Board, Prof. Carol Newman, and Executive Director, Prof. Jane Mariara, look back on PEP’s achievements in 2024 and look forward to the opportunities 2025 will bring for PEP and PEP researchers to inform national and international development policy.

Prof. Jane Mariara Shares Insights at the 2024 Global Impact Evaluation Forum

December 2-5 | New York, USA

Prof. Jane Mariara highlighted PEP's expertise in building local research capacity and fostering evidence-based policymaking at the 2024 Global Impact Evaluation Forum in New York, emphasizing gender-responsive approaches and collaborative solutions for sustainable development.

PEP Announces Six New Research Fellows in 2024

November 29 | Online

PEP is delighted to welcome its newest cohort of Research Fellows, reinforcing its commitment to amplifying the voices of researchers from developing countries in global development policy discourse.

Prof. Jane Mariara Highlights Disproportionate Impacts of Global Shocks at African Economic Conference

November 24 | Gaborone, Botswana, and Online

Prof. Mariara participated in a panel titled "Navigating Uncertainty: Strategies for Building Resilience in Africa," drawing insights from the project Impact of the Russia–Ukraine War on Africa: Policy Implications for Navigating Shocks and Building Resilience.

SMS Campaign to Increase COVID-19 Vaccine Take-up in Tanzania

October 16 | Dodoma, Tanzania

Empowering Change Through SMS Campaigns: Tanzania Hosts National Policy Conference on COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake

National Policy Conference: Promoting Climate Resilience through ICT-enabled Services for Smallholder Farmers in Benin

October 17 | Abomey-Calavi, Benin

PEP researchers held a conference in Benin to present findings on ICT-enabled climate services for smallholder farmers. The event highlighted innovative tools to combat climate variability and boost productivity. Stakeholders pledged to scale these solutions.

Enhancing Maize Productivity Through Soil Fertility Management: Insights from a National Policy Conference in Malawi

October 30, 2024, | Lilongwe, Malawi

The national policy conference in Malawi highlights integrating soil fertility management into subsidy programs as a pathway to boosting maize productivity and addressing soil health challenges.