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It calls for moving beyond tokenism toward genuinely inclusive and Southern-led development research.

📖 Read the full paper: portal.pep-net.org/document/dow...

Authors: Ramos Mabugu, Vaqar Ahmed, Margaret R. Chitiga-Mabugu, Kehinde O. Omotoso

#DevelopmentEquity #GlobalSouth #PEPResearch
June 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Successful study visit to @unlp and @CEDLAS in Argentina for @PEPnetwork researcher @Noela_Sadiq (Tanzania). She collaborated with respected researchers and gained valuable insights into her team's ongoing research project. Read more 👇🏾
https://t.co/CoxJjGx2jl #PEPresearch
February 25, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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Double-shift schooling hurts student performance in The Gambia—especially for girls and students in the capital.
📉 Lower literacy at primary level
📉 Fewer English & Math passes in high school
✅ Ending double shifts in private schools could boost pass rates by 30%!
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July 8, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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New #PEPresearch shows that children in Cameroon learn better when the language of instruction sounds like their home language. Stronger effects in rural areas & homes with support.

By Yselle MALAH KUETE (AFEP–PEP/GEAI, funded by Yidan Prize)
Read more: shorturl.at/aygGp

#AFEP #EducationPolicy
July 11, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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New #PEPresearch shows that malaria eradication significantly improves education.
✅ Test scores rose by 5.8%
✅ Children born after the 2004 intervention gained 2.4 more years of schooling
Read the full policy brief: shorturl.at/Su7om
#EvidenceForPolicy #PEPimpact
July 10, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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New #PEPresearch from South Africa 🇿🇦:
Children with stronger socio-emotional skills at school entry go on to perform significantly better in literacy and mathematics by Grade 2.
Research by Heleen Hofmeyr through the Africa Fellows in Education Program (AFEP)
Read more: shorturl.at/ft9kz
July 9, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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This study is essential for anyone seeking to decolonize evidence and promote South-led policymaking.

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Authors: Filipe Lage de Sousa and Bernardo Cabral

#EvidenceForPolicy #GlobalSouth #DecolonizingResearch #PolicyCitations #PEPResearch
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May 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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📖 Dive into the full working paper here: portal.pep-net.org/document/dow...

Authors: Jorge Davalos, Juan Flores Zendejas and Gianandrea Nodari

#PoliticalEconomy #BankingHistory #ConflictEconomics #FinancialResilience #MexicoHistory #GovernanceAndDevelopment #PEPResearch
April 11, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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This project was supported by PEP under the Strengthening Impact Evaluation Capacities for Development (SIECD) program that is funded by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.

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#ResearchForImpact #PEPResearch
Aja Fatou- CEGA Fellow Testimonial
YouTube video by PEP
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March 26, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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This project was supported by PEP under the Strengthening Impact Evaluation Capacities for Development (SIECD) program that is funded by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.

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#ResearchForImpact #PEPResearch
Dinah Salonga- CEGA Fellow Testimonial
YouTube video by PEP
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March 25, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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#LocalKnowledge #DevelopmentResearch #PolicyImpact #SriLanka #SouthernVoice #PEPResearch
Value of Local Knowledge Production: Lessons from Sri Lanka - Southern Voice
Local researchers play a vital role in ensuring that globally sponsored research aligns with national realities. However, achieving real impact requires equitable partnerships. International donors an...
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March 13, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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Learn more about the program: https://www.pep-net.org/programs/women-resilience-norms

#PEPresearch #EmpoweringWomen #LocalSolutions
Social gender norms and women's resilience under income shocks
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February 25, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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Policy brief: https://portal.pep-net.org/document/download/39018

More about the program: https://www.pep-net.org/programs/ukraine-war-african-economies

#PEPresearch #PEPfindings #localresearchforbetterpolicy
February 25, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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Find out more in this video about the research programme "What Works for Youth Employment in Africa", supported by @PEPnetwork in partnership with the @MastercardFdn

Watch the video ▶ here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8yfHZILOIs

#PEPresearch #PEPfindings #youthemployment
February 25, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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Just launched! Dig into new angles of PEP research through expert analysis, interviews and program spotlights in our brand new Blog
👉🏾 http://www.pep-net.org/blog #PEPblog #PEPresearch #localresearch
February 25, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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Better coordination & school-to-work transition frameworks can enhance the impact of youth employment programs to effectively tackle youth unemployment, according to PEP researchers in Kenya: https://t.co/LY2jiRxl4L #ResearchforBetterPolicies #PEPResearch #YouthEmployment
February 24, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Local PEP researchers in Ghana held a national policy conference to share recommendations for creating sustainable Youth Employment Programmes. Read more: https://t.co/VK9zMKGs4X #YouthEmployment #SustainableJobs #PEPResearch
February 24, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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PEP researchers in Uganda recommend prioritizing policies that create jobs to address youth unemployment at their national policy conference: https://t.co/PGTtLibsk6 #LocalResearch supported by @youngafricawks. #ResarchforBetterPolicies #PEPresearch
February 24, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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🚨Last few days to submit Expressions of Interest for RCTs Initiative: Strengthening Impact Evaluation Capacities for Development in East & West Africa Deadline: 12 November
http://pep-net.org/call-proposals @Hewlett_Found
#PEPresearch #PEPsiecd #rct #callforproposals #ImpactEvaluation
February 24, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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1 week left to submit Expressions of Interest: RCTs | Strengthening Impact Evaluation Capacities for Development in East and West Africa Deadline: 12 November
http://pep-net.org/call-proposals @Hewlett_Found #PEPresearch #PEPsiecd #rct #callforproposals #localresearch #ImpactEvaluation
February 24, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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.@PEPnetwork Call for Expressions of Interest: RCTs | Strengthening Impact Evaluation Capacities for Development in East and West Africa Submit by 12 November
http://www.pep-net.org/call-proposals @Hewlett_Found
#PEPresearch #PEPsiecd #rct #callforproposals #localresearch #ImpactEvaluation
February 24, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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New @PEPnetwork Call for Expressions of Interest | Strengthening Impact Evaluation Capacities for Development in East and West Africa Submit by 12 November
http://www.pep-net.org/call-proposals @Hewlett_Found
#PEPresearch #PEPsiecd #PEPeoi #callforproposals #localresearch #ImpactEvaluation
February 24, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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PEP support leads to projects that inform policymaking and increased visibility and career advancement for local researchers. More about PEP's impact this year: http://www.2020pepannualreport.com/2021-pep-impact-stories #PEPresearch #Localimpact
February 24, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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PEP support leads to projects that inform policymaking and increased visibility and career advancement for local researchers. More about PEP's impact this year: http://www.2020pepannualreport.com/2021-pep-impact-stories #PEPresearch #Localimpact
February 24, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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PEP researchers in Cameroon shared their recommendations for reducing the gender productivity gap among smallholders with policy stakeholders at their national policy conference.
https://t.co/yIzUnN7cPK
#LocalResearch #ResarchforBetterPolicies #PEPresearch @IDRC_CRDI
February 24, 2025 at 10:12 AM