PEP - Partnership for Economic Policy

Have you registered for PEP's 2025 online courses in development economics? 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 October 31 👇 https://lnkd.in/gxwQpDAQ #OnlineLearning #PEPtraining offered in collaboration with Università degli Studi di Firenze

#Didyouknow? Facts from PEP's Working Paper 'Leading the way: Fostering fair North-South research collaborations' Many Southern researchers highlighted feeling "treated as second-class partners" and included as an afterthought in projects dominated by Northern institutions. Addressing these power imbalances is essential to creating equitable and inclusive partnerships. Let’s discuss how we can create fair and equal research collaborations during our November 5th webinar. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gcYt_VJb Join us on November 5th for the webinar on 'Enhancing North-South Collaboration in Global Development Research and Policy' to explore how we can foster fairer collaborations and support direct funding for Southern institutions. 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. The 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 now: https://lnkd.in/gmSSFJuj Find out more about PEP's Call to Action here: https://lnkd.in/gyJ-H4xw #NorthSouthCollab #GlobalDevelopment #InclusiveResearch

#Didyouknow? Facts from PEP's Working Paper 'Research Collaboration in Development Economics: Understanding Disparities in Publication Patterns' Only 15% of articles in top development economics journals were written by researchers based in developing countries, while 72% were authored by researchers based in developed countries? (Amarante & Zurbrigg, 2023). We need to amplify Southern voices in global research. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gnh38Nav Join us on November 5th for a webinar on 'Enhancing North-South Collaboration in Global Development Research and Policy' to explore how we can foster fairer collaborations and support direct funding for Southern institutions. 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. The 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 now: https://lnkd.in/gmSSFJuj Find out more about PEP's Call to Action here: https://lnkd.in/gyJ-H4xw #NorthSouthCollab #GlobalDevelopment #InclusiveResearch

I am pleased to share this newsletter with you. The piece is based on a just concluded project by PEP - Partnership for Economic Policy researchers in Burkina Faso, Cameroon and Tanzania on gender responsive macro-economic policy solutions. The work is supported by William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and together we continue exploring further solutions for the African continent. Welcome and do share your feedback #genderequity #GenderResponsiveEconomics #MacroeconomicPolicy #EconomicEmpowerment

#Didyouknow? Facts from PEP's working paper 'Leading the Way: Fostering North-South Research Collaborations'. Gender in research collaborations is often overlooked. According to the study, "Some researchers highlighted other power differentials outside of the North-South split, particularly the role of gender". Read more: https://lnkd.in/gcYt_VJb Let’s address gender bias alongside geographical disparities in global research during our webinar on November 5th on '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. The 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 now: https://lnkd.in/gmSSFJuj Find out more about PEP's Call to Action here: https://lnkd.in/gyJ-H4xw #NorthSouthCollab #GlobalDevelopment #InclusiveResearch

🆕 Bridging global divides: How Southern researchers can lead sustainable development 🌍 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. Today on VoxDev, Ana Lucia Kassouf (USP - Universidade de São Paulo), Verónica Amarante (Universidad de la República) and Jane Mariara (University of Nairobi, PEP - Partnership for Economic Policy) explore the impacts of, and solutions to, the #underrepresentation of Southern #researchers in academia: https://lnkd.in/e5QmRg7W

#Didyouknow?    Facts from PEP's Working Paper 'Leading the Way: Fostering North-South Research Collaborations'   Access to funding was the main force behind Southern researchers’ participation in North-South collaborations; however, this often meant they felt they could not voice their concerns for fear of losing funding.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/gcYt_VJb   Join us on November 5th for a webinar on 'Enhancing North-South Collaboration in Global Development Research and Policy' to explore how we can foster fairer collaborations and support direct funding for Southern institutions.    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. The 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 now: https://lnkd.in/gmSSFJuj   Find out more about PEP's Call to Action here: https://lnkd.in/gyJ-H4xw   #NorthSouthCollab #GlobalDevelopment #InclusiveResearch

Social norms in rural Benin create barriers to the empowerment of girls and women, especially in the face of climate-induced income shocks, according to new research supported by PEP. The PEP project team, using local field data, found that harmful practices such as early marriage and school dropouts persist despite existing policies. These social norms continue to undermine the effectiveness of resilience programs designed to empower rural women. The research highlights that integrating gender-sensitive interventions and flexible financial support can better support women’s economic empowerment in Benin’s rural communities. This study is part of a collaborative research program funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, with support from PEP. 📘 Policy brief: https://lnkd.in/gefFPpsT Learn more about the program: https://lnkd.in/eCFYzPRW #PEPresearch #EmpoweringWomen #LocalSolutions

Join us for a discussion on "Enhancing North-South Collaboration in Global Development Research and Policy." Stay tuned as we reveal the distinguished experts who will be sharing their insights on bridging gaps and promoting more inclusive research! Today, we spotlight Nisha Arunatilake, our distinguished moderator, with expertise in policy related economic research. On November 5th, from 9 AM to 10 AM EST, Nisha will moderate the session with our speakers on how to enhance North-South collaboration in global development research and policy. For over 20 years, PEP has strongly advocated for localization in development research, striving to integrate Southern perspectives into the global policy landscape. This webinar reinforces our commitment and supports our Call to Action for achieving equity in development research. Don’t miss this opportunity—register here: https://lnkd.in/gmSSFJuj Learn more about PEP’s Call to Action: https://lnkd.in/gyJ-H4xw #GlobalDevelopment #InclusiveResearch

As part of #WorldEBHCDay 2024, we are pleased to introduce 'Connected Conversations'! Connected Conversations aims to provide the global evidence community with a glimpse of people's professional and personal journeys using evidence-based approaches to take action for health and beyond. In this short video, we hear from Jane Kabubo-Mariara from PEP - Partnership for Economic Policy about the importance of policymakers and researchers collaborating to achieve better outcomes. Watch the full video featuring more conversations here at https://lnkd.in/g6EJ7QCA