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PEP pioneers: Hélène Maisonnave

March 2023

Recognizing Hélène Maisonnave, a distinguished member of PEP's alumni, whose wide-ranging contributions, such as co-authoring PEP standard models and launching the first Institutionalization Project in Mongolia, have been instrumental in shaping our organization's impact.

International women's day 2023: How PEP research is helping advance women's economic empowerment in the Global South

March 2023

As we celebrate International Women's Day, amidst an ongoing pandemic, the growing climate crisis and rollbacks to women’s progress seen in regions across economic spectrums, advancing the rights of women has never been so urgent.

PEP pioneers: Martín Valdivia

March 2023

Highlighting the contributions of Martín Valdivia, an accomplished graduate of PEP's alumnae, whose leadership as the founding director of our Latin American office in Peru helped expand our organization's initiatives and reputation in the region.

How PEP researchers are transforming local policymaking with evidence-based policy solutions

From local research to policy impact, discover four successful PEP-supported research projects that have contributed to positive policy outcomes and helped Southern researchers advance their careers.

Promoting advancements to youth employment policies in Ghana for long-term job creation

November 2022 | Accra, Ghana

PEP researchers in Ghana shared recommendations to ensure sustainable youth employment programs through improved policies and implementation at a national policy conference.

Calling for improved coordination of Youth Employment Programs in Senegal

December 2022 | Senegal

PEP researchers presented findings from their evaluation of youth employment initiatives during a national policy conference in Senegal.

Calling for comprehensive programs to reduce youth unemployment in Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya

A team of local PEP researchers in Kenya, in collaboration with the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), presented the findings of their study that examined youth employment policies and programs.

In memoriam: Fortuné AMONSOU BIAOU

The PEP community is deeply saddened by the loss of Fortuné AMONSOU BIAOU, a devoted researcher and beloved colleague and friend. Fortuné will always be remembered for his insightful wisdom, contagious cheerfulness, and invaluable contributions to the study and growth of the soy industry in Benin.

In memoriam: Rosaine Nerice Yegbemey

The PEP family mourns the loss of Rosaine Nerice Yegbemey, a talented researcher and valued colleague and friend. His dedication to promoting evidence-based decision-making in Benin has left a lasting impact.