Local expertise for sustainable
development policy solutions
A word from our leaders
PEP’s Board Chair and Executive Director reflect on the accomplishments of 2019, and look forward to future opportunities for PEP and PEP researchers
Impact
Stories and numbers that testify to the influence of PEP research in developing countries in 2019
A different way of doing policy research
PEP has developed a unique research “Grant Plus” support program that empowers local experts in developing countries to produce high-quality scientific evidence, while successfully engaging with policy stakeholders and decision-makers.
Events in 2019
Training
Through PEP online courses, in-class workshops and study visits, world-leading experts provide advanced training in a broad range of methodologies, concepts and skills to strengthen capacity of developing country researchers throughout the Global South.
Dissemination
Discussing PEP research worldwide through PEP-sponsored national policy conferences and high-level international conference presentations.
PEP meetings
PEP organizes international gatherings to discuss development policy research issues and agenda, while providing advanced training and peer-review to selected developing country researchers.
New projects
In 2019, PEP selected 20 new projects for support under two innovative programs to strengthen policy-oriented research in Africa. All projects are conducted by, or in direct collaboration with, local government institutions.
