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#DeadlineExtended   Have you registered for PEP's 2025 online courses in development economics? We are still open! Learn how to design effective policies that work for all and support development through four courses: 1 – Non-experimental impact analysis 2 – Computable General Equilibrium Modeling 3 – Measuring and Alleviating Poverty and Inequality 4 – Gender Analysis in Economic Policy Research Advanced training offered in English and French by world-leading experts in these cutting-edge concepts and methodologies. Apply by 8 November 👇  https://lnkd.in/gxwQpDAQ #OnlineLearning #PEPtraining offered in collaboration with Università degli Studi di Firenze

On October 31, 2024, our PEP Research Fellow, Ana Lucia Kassouf, presented at the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, sharing insights on Overcoming Obstacles: Addressing the Underrepresentation of Researchers from Developing Countries in Development Research.   Ana’s presentation explored key barriers and actionable steps to foster a more inclusive research community. Swipe through to see photos from her impactful session!   #DevelopmentResearch #GlobalSouth #ResearchEquity #InclusiveResearch

The underrepresentation of Southern researchers in academic journals and conferences impacts the global development research and policy agenda. Initiatives that address the skewed composition of editorial boards, the barriers faced by Southern researchers in attending conferences, and that support international research collaborations are needed. Originally published on VoxDev, this article by Professors Ana Lucia Kassouf, Verónica Amarante, and Jane Mariara highlights the critical underrepresentation of Southern researchers in global development forums. This blog discusses how Southern scholars, with their local insights, are uniquely equipped to drive sustainable development but often face barriers in publishing and participating in conferences. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/gaKd-r-d

We believe that Context Matters. This is why PEP supports in-country experts to produce the evidence that will inform sustainable and inclusive policies. So who better than our researchers to explain the importance of local perspectives for informing policy? Discover what our researchers have to say in our new Context Matters blog series. The second interview is with Lucas Ronconi, a PEP Research Fellow and Professor of Economics, Universidad de Buenos Aires-CONICET, Argentina. He emphasizes that labor market regulations need country-specific contextualization based in empirical research, as assumptions about enforcement and impact differ greatly between developed and developing countries, often leading to inaccurate conclusions in policy debates. Read more at https://lnkd.in/gnBs_KqY   Explore more blog articles and dig into new angles of PEP research at https://lnkd.in/eEg6k-ir #IncludeLocalResearchers #PEPblog #ContextMattersBlog

🎉 Today’s the day! Join us at 9 AM EST for a powerful dialogue on enhancing North-South collaboration. For over 20 years, PEP has been a strong advocate for localization in development research, working to integrate Southern perspectives into the global policy landscape. This webinar builds on our longstanding commitment and supports our Call to Action to achieve equity in development research. Let’s come together to discuss how we can foster more inclusive and equitable participation for researchers from the Global South – with a focus on women researchers – in collaboration with the Global North. Register here for the webinar: https://lnkd.in/gmSSFJuj Learn more about PEP’s Call to Action here: https://lnkd.in/gyJ-H4xw #NorthSouthCollab #InclusiveResearch

A team of affiliated PEP researchers organized a National policy conference in Islamabad to present findings from the Center for Global Development-Pakistan program on how multilateral development banks can better support the green energy transition and financing in the Global South. The program explores strategies for MDBs to support Pakistan’s green energy transition and sustainable financing. Recognizing green energy as essential to Pakistan’s economic and environmental goals, over 30 policymakers and stakeholders from the government, international organizations, academia, and the private sector attended the conference to discuss the project’s findings and recommendations. Team members Dr. Vaqar Ahmed and Muhammad Zeshan presented the findings and recommendations focusing on the critical role MDBs can play in Pakistan’s shift toward renewable energy through targeted subsidies, policy reforms, and enhanced green financing mechanisms. 🗞️ Read the news story here: https://lnkd.in/gu83U_Qc

Jane Mariara, Executive Director of the PEP - Partnership for Economic Policy presented at #GES2024 on the key elements of PEP's strategy to maximising impact of evidence in local contexts; these include 1) the localisation and co-production of research, 2) an innovative knowledge translation process, and 3) a new approach to support policymakers in assimilating evidence into decision processes. Watch the recording of the plenary session at: https://lnkd.in/g8wiaTFz

Exciting News! Join us tomorrow, November 5th, 9 AM - 10 AM EST, for a pivotal webinar titled "Enhancing North-South Collaboration in Global Development Research and Policy." For over 20 years, PEP has been a strong advocate for localization in development research, working to integrate Southern perspectives into the global policy landscape. This webinar builds on our longstanding commitment and supports our Call to Action to achieve equity in development research. Let’s come together to discuss how we can foster more inclusive and equitable participation for researchers from the Global South – with a focus on women researchers – in collaboration with the Global North. Panelists: • Andy McKay, Professor of Development Economics, University of Sussex Business School • Chris Barrett, Stephen B. and Janice G. Ashley Professor of Applied Economics, Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management • Ramos Mabugu, PEP Research Fellow and Professor, Sol Plaatje University, South Africa • Veronica Amarante, PEP Research Fellow and Professor, Instituto de Economia, Universidad de la Republica, Uruguay Moderator: Nisha Arunatilake, PEP Research Fellow and Director of Research, Institute of Policy Studies, Srilanka 🔗 Register Now: The link for registration is here: https://lnkd.in/gmSSFJuj Learn more about PEP’s Call to Action here: https://lnkd.in/gyJ-H4xw #NorthSouthCollab #GlobalDevelopment #InclusiveResearch

Thank you so much R4D Governance Action Hub for giving me and PEP - Partnership for Economic Policy the opportunity to share these thoughts.

Yesterday, 30th October 2024, we successfully conducted the PEP - Partnership for Economic Policy National Conference at Ufulu Gardens in Lilongwe. During the conference, our Research Director Professor Levison Chiwaula presented the research report titled “Productivity Impact of Integrating Soil Fertility Management Interventions (SFMIs) in Input Subsidy Programs (ISPs): Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Trial in Malawi”. The study was conducted in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, the University of Malawi - UNIMA and PEP. #MwAPATA #AgriPolicyThinkTank #PEP