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Building capacity for locally-led development solutions in the Global South through research, mentorship and training.
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#IncludeLocalResearchers
Good evidence starts with the right questions and partnerships 🔍🌱
We’re sharing a short behind-the-scenes series on how local teams generate research on rural renewable energy & agriculture.
With EfD & IDRC, PEP works with teams in 🇧🇫 🇰🇪 🇺🇬 🇻🇳.
🔗 www.pep-net.org/rural-renewa...
#DevelopmentResearch
We’re sharing a short behind-the-scenes series on how local teams generate research on rural renewable energy & agriculture.
With EfD & IDRC, PEP works with teams in 🇧🇫 🇰🇪 🇺🇬 🇻🇳.
🔗 www.pep-net.org/rural-renewa...
#DevelopmentResearch
February 6, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Good evidence starts with the right questions and partnerships 🔍🌱
We’re sharing a short behind-the-scenes series on how local teams generate research on rural renewable energy & agriculture.
With EfD & IDRC, PEP works with teams in 🇧🇫 🇰🇪 🇺🇬 🇻🇳.
🔗 www.pep-net.org/rural-renewa...
#DevelopmentResearch
We’re sharing a short behind-the-scenes series on how local teams generate research on rural renewable energy & agriculture.
With EfD & IDRC, PEP works with teams in 🇧🇫 🇰🇪 🇺🇬 🇻🇳.
🔗 www.pep-net.org/rural-renewa...
#DevelopmentResearch
Climate action doesn’t stop at borders—neither should the evidence.
At a key climate policy forum in Brussels, PEP brought Global South evidence into European debates, highlighting how climate decisions shape well-being and livelihoods worldwide. 🔗 www.pep-net.org/news/pep-bri...
At a key climate policy forum in Brussels, PEP brought Global South evidence into European debates, highlighting how climate decisions shape well-being and livelihoods worldwide. 🔗 www.pep-net.org/news/pep-bri...
PEP Brings Global South Evidence to Europe’s Climate Debate
www.pep-net.org
January 30, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Climate action doesn’t stop at borders—neither should the evidence.
At a key climate policy forum in Brussels, PEP brought Global South evidence into European debates, highlighting how climate decisions shape well-being and livelihoods worldwide. 🔗 www.pep-net.org/news/pep-bri...
At a key climate policy forum in Brussels, PEP brought Global South evidence into European debates, highlighting how climate decisions shape well-being and livelihoods worldwide. 🔗 www.pep-net.org/news/pep-bri...
📢 Could you lead fundraising & partnerships to support policy-engaged research in the Global South? Join PEP as our Director of Strategy & Resource Mobilisation (remote).
🔗 Details: www.pep-net.org/news/vacancy...
🗓️ Deadline: 10 Feb
#Hiring #FundraisingJobs #NGOCareers #DevelopmentJobs #RemoteWork
🔗 Details: www.pep-net.org/news/vacancy...
🗓️ Deadline: 10 Feb
#Hiring #FundraisingJobs #NGOCareers #DevelopmentJobs #RemoteWork
January 29, 2026 at 3:21 PM
📢 Could you lead fundraising & partnerships to support policy-engaged research in the Global South? Join PEP as our Director of Strategy & Resource Mobilisation (remote).
🔗 Details: www.pep-net.org/news/vacancy...
🗓️ Deadline: 10 Feb
#Hiring #FundraisingJobs #NGOCareers #DevelopmentJobs #RemoteWork
🔗 Details: www.pep-net.org/news/vacancy...
🗓️ Deadline: 10 Feb
#Hiring #FundraisingJobs #NGOCareers #DevelopmentJobs #RemoteWork
📢 Join our Nairobi team - we’re looking for a Finance Officer to help support high-impact, policy-relevant research across the Global South.
🔗 Details & application: www.pep-net.org/news/vacancy...
🗓️ Apply by 3 Feb 2026
#FinanceJobs #DevelopmentJobs #NairobiJobs
🔗 Details & application: www.pep-net.org/news/vacancy...
🗓️ Apply by 3 Feb 2026
#FinanceJobs #DevelopmentJobs #NairobiJobs
January 29, 2026 at 3:16 PM
📢 Join our Nairobi team - we’re looking for a Finance Officer to help support high-impact, policy-relevant research across the Global South.
🔗 Details & application: www.pep-net.org/news/vacancy...
🗓️ Apply by 3 Feb 2026
#FinanceJobs #DevelopmentJobs #NairobiJobs
🔗 Details & application: www.pep-net.org/news/vacancy...
🗓️ Apply by 3 Feb 2026
#FinanceJobs #DevelopmentJobs #NairobiJobs
As we step into 2026, PEP’s Board Chair Prof. Rohinton Medhora and Executive Director Prof. Jane Mariara share a joint reflection on what 2025 delivered—and the organisation’s trajectory for 2026 and beyond.
🔗 Full reflection: www.pep-net.org/news/new-yea...
🔗 Full reflection: www.pep-net.org/news/new-yea...
January 26, 2026 at 3:27 PM
As we step into 2026, PEP’s Board Chair Prof. Rohinton Medhora and Executive Director Prof. Jane Mariara share a joint reflection on what 2025 delivered—and the organisation’s trajectory for 2026 and beyond.
🔗 Full reflection: www.pep-net.org/news/new-yea...
🔗 Full reflection: www.pep-net.org/news/new-yea...
📢 Renewed call: Director of Strategy & Resource Mobilisation (remote)
Lead PEP’s fundraising and partnerships to support policy-engaged research in the Global South.
🔗 Details & apply: www.pep-net.org/news/vacancy...
🗓️ Deadline: 10 Feb 2026
#Hiring #FundraisingJobs #GlobalSouth #NGOCareers
Lead PEP’s fundraising and partnerships to support policy-engaged research in the Global South.
🔗 Details & apply: www.pep-net.org/news/vacancy...
🗓️ Deadline: 10 Feb 2026
#Hiring #FundraisingJobs #GlobalSouth #NGOCareers
January 21, 2026 at 4:22 PM
📢 Renewed call: Director of Strategy & Resource Mobilisation (remote)
Lead PEP’s fundraising and partnerships to support policy-engaged research in the Global South.
🔗 Details & apply: www.pep-net.org/news/vacancy...
🗓️ Deadline: 10 Feb 2026
#Hiring #FundraisingJobs #GlobalSouth #NGOCareers
Lead PEP’s fundraising and partnerships to support policy-engaged research in the Global South.
🔗 Details & apply: www.pep-net.org/news/vacancy...
🗓️ Deadline: 10 Feb 2026
#Hiring #FundraisingJobs #GlobalSouth #NGOCareers
📢 We’re hiring a Finance Officer to join PEP’s team in Nairobi.
Help support high-impact, policy-relevant research across the Global South.
🔗 Details & application: www.pep-net.org/news/vacancy...
🗓️ Apply by 3 Feb 2026
Help support high-impact, policy-relevant research across the Global South.
🔗 Details & application: www.pep-net.org/news/vacancy...
🗓️ Apply by 3 Feb 2026
January 20, 2026 at 8:05 PM
📢 We’re hiring a Finance Officer to join PEP’s team in Nairobi.
Help support high-impact, policy-relevant research across the Global South.
🔗 Details & application: www.pep-net.org/news/vacancy...
🗓️ Apply by 3 Feb 2026
Help support high-impact, policy-relevant research across the Global South.
🔗 Details & application: www.pep-net.org/news/vacancy...
🗓️ Apply by 3 Feb 2026
PEP thanks outgoing Board member Dominique van de Walle for six years of dedicated service and leadership.
🔗 Read more on our website: www.pep-net.org/news/thankin...
#Leadership #Governance #Partnerships #SouthernLedResearch #EvidenceForPolicy #GlobalSouth"
🔗 Read more on our website: www.pep-net.org/news/thankin...
#Leadership #Governance #Partnerships #SouthernLedResearch #EvidenceForPolicy #GlobalSouth"
January 19, 2026 at 3:51 PM
PEP thanks outgoing Board member Dominique van de Walle for six years of dedicated service and leadership.
🔗 Read more on our website: www.pep-net.org/news/thankin...
#Leadership #Governance #Partnerships #SouthernLedResearch #EvidenceForPolicy #GlobalSouth"
🔗 Read more on our website: www.pep-net.org/news/thankin...
#Leadership #Governance #Partnerships #SouthernLedResearch #EvidenceForPolicy #GlobalSouth"
PEP thanks outgoing Board Chair Carol Newman for six years of dedicated leadership and her strong commitment to Southern-led research.
🔗 Read more on our website: www.pep-net.org/news/thankin...
#Leadership #Governance #SouthernLedResearch #EvidenceForPolicy #GlobalSouth
🔗 Read more on our website: www.pep-net.org/news/thankin...
#Leadership #Governance #SouthernLedResearch #EvidenceForPolicy #GlobalSouth
January 19, 2026 at 3:06 PM
PEP thanks outgoing Board Chair Carol Newman for six years of dedicated leadership and her strong commitment to Southern-led research.
🔗 Read more on our website: www.pep-net.org/news/thankin...
#Leadership #Governance #SouthernLedResearch #EvidenceForPolicy #GlobalSouth
🔗 Read more on our website: www.pep-net.org/news/thankin...
#Leadership #Governance #SouthernLedResearch #EvidenceForPolicy #GlobalSouth
Gender equality drives inclusive growth—but gaps remain.
PEP supports 90+ gender-focused research projects across 40+ countries, generating evidence to inform gender-responsive economic policy.
🔗 www.pep-net.org/gender
#GenderEquality #EvidenceForPolicy
PEP supports 90+ gender-focused research projects across 40+ countries, generating evidence to inform gender-responsive economic policy.
🔗 www.pep-net.org/gender
#GenderEquality #EvidenceForPolicy
January 12, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Gender equality drives inclusive growth—but gaps remain.
PEP supports 90+ gender-focused research projects across 40+ countries, generating evidence to inform gender-responsive economic policy.
🔗 www.pep-net.org/gender
#GenderEquality #EvidenceForPolicy
PEP supports 90+ gender-focused research projects across 40+ countries, generating evidence to inform gender-responsive economic policy.
🔗 www.pep-net.org/gender
#GenderEquality #EvidenceForPolicy
In a republished article originally published by Earth4All, PEP Executive Director Jane Mariara reflects on why investing in education, decent work, healthcare, and social protection remains critical amid rising inequality and youth unemployment.
🔗 Read : www.pep-net.org/blog/empower...
🔗 Read : www.pep-net.org/blog/empower...
January 9, 2026 at 6:19 PM
In a republished article originally published by Earth4All, PEP Executive Director Jane Mariara reflects on why investing in education, decent work, healthcare, and social protection remains critical amid rising inequality and youth unemployment.
🔗 Read : www.pep-net.org/blog/empower...
🔗 Read : www.pep-net.org/blog/empower...
Starting the year together at PEP. Our first staff meeting of 2026 brought teams together across Africa, Europe, and the Americas. It was great to reconnect and share our excitement for the year ahead as we aligned on shared priorities.
#TeamPEP #PEP2026 #GlobalTeams #EvidenceToAction
#TeamPEP #PEP2026 #GlobalTeams #EvidenceToAction
January 8, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Starting the year together at PEP. Our first staff meeting of 2026 brought teams together across Africa, Europe, and the Americas. It was great to reconnect and share our excitement for the year ahead as we aligned on shared priorities.
#TeamPEP #PEP2026 #GlobalTeams #EvidenceToAction
#TeamPEP #PEP2026 #GlobalTeams #EvidenceToAction
We’re showing what happens when Africa’s education researchers are given the tools, mentorship, and platforms to lead.
PEP hosts AFEP in partnership with the GEAI
Learn more about the Africa Fellows in Education Program: www.pep-net.org/programs/afep
www.pep-net.org/news/local-v...
#Education
PEP hosts AFEP in partnership with the GEAI
Learn more about the Africa Fellows in Education Program: www.pep-net.org/programs/afep
www.pep-net.org/news/local-v...
#Education
January 5, 2026 at 5:21 PM
We’re showing what happens when Africa’s education researchers are given the tools, mentorship, and platforms to lead.
PEP hosts AFEP in partnership with the GEAI
Learn more about the Africa Fellows in Education Program: www.pep-net.org/programs/afep
www.pep-net.org/news/local-v...
#Education
PEP hosts AFEP in partnership with the GEAI
Learn more about the Africa Fellows in Education Program: www.pep-net.org/programs/afep
www.pep-net.org/news/local-v...
#Education
PEP amplified Southern perspectives in global sustainability debates as a consortium member of the EU-funded SPES project (#HorizonEurope).
Learn more: www.pep-net.org/spes
#EvidenceForPolicy #ClimatePolicy #GlobalSouth #GreenTransition
Learn more: www.pep-net.org/spes
#EvidenceForPolicy #ClimatePolicy #GlobalSouth #GreenTransition
December 31, 2025 at 7:04 AM
PEP amplified Southern perspectives in global sustainability debates as a consortium member of the EU-funded SPES project (#HorizonEurope).
Learn more: www.pep-net.org/spes
#EvidenceForPolicy #ClimatePolicy #GlobalSouth #GreenTransition
Learn more: www.pep-net.org/spes
#EvidenceForPolicy #ClimatePolicy #GlobalSouth #GreenTransition
What happens when evidence starts with policymakers’ questions?
In 2025, PEP put policy needs first—co-designing research with decision-makers so evidence is timely and usable.
🔗 www.pep-net.org/news/local-v...
#EvidenceForPolicy #LocalLeadership
In 2025, PEP put policy needs first—co-designing research with decision-makers so evidence is timely and usable.
🔗 www.pep-net.org/news/local-v...
#EvidenceForPolicy #LocalLeadership
December 29, 2025 at 9:16 AM
What happens when evidence starts with policymakers’ questions?
In 2025, PEP put policy needs first—co-designing research with decision-makers so evidence is timely and usable.
🔗 www.pep-net.org/news/local-v...
#EvidenceForPolicy #LocalLeadership
In 2025, PEP put policy needs first—co-designing research with decision-makers so evidence is timely and usable.
🔗 www.pep-net.org/news/local-v...
#EvidenceForPolicy #LocalLeadership
Wishing you, our PEP family, the very best for this festive season!
The PEP Board, Management, and Staff thank you for your continued support and interest in PEP's work throughout 2025. We look forward to working together in 2026.
youtu.be/SSRlHMrIThk
#Holidays #Newyear
The PEP Board, Management, and Staff thank you for your continued support and interest in PEP's work throughout 2025. We look forward to working together in 2026.
youtu.be/SSRlHMrIThk
#Holidays #Newyear
Season's Greetings from PEP in 2025
YouTube video by PEP
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December 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Wishing you, our PEP family, the very best for this festive season!
The PEP Board, Management, and Staff thank you for your continued support and interest in PEP's work throughout 2025. We look forward to working together in 2026.
youtu.be/SSRlHMrIThk
#Holidays #Newyear
The PEP Board, Management, and Staff thank you for your continued support and interest in PEP's work throughout 2025. We look forward to working together in 2026.
youtu.be/SSRlHMrIThk
#Holidays #Newyear
At #GIEF2025 in Rome, PEP reinforced its leadership in locally led research.
ED Jane Mariara called for stronger South–South collaboration and sustained investment in Southern research capacity to improve the use of evidence in development policy.
🔗 #GIEF2025 👉🏾 www.pep-net.org/news/pep-ed-...
ED Jane Mariara called for stronger South–South collaboration and sustained investment in Southern research capacity to improve the use of evidence in development policy.
🔗 #GIEF2025 👉🏾 www.pep-net.org/news/pep-ed-...
December 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
At #GIEF2025 in Rome, PEP reinforced its leadership in locally led research.
ED Jane Mariara called for stronger South–South collaboration and sustained investment in Southern research capacity to improve the use of evidence in development policy.
🔗 #GIEF2025 👉🏾 www.pep-net.org/news/pep-ed-...
ED Jane Mariara called for stronger South–South collaboration and sustained investment in Southern research capacity to improve the use of evidence in development policy.
🔗 #GIEF2025 👉🏾 www.pep-net.org/news/pep-ed-...
In 2025, PEP advanced evidence on climate resilience and sustainable agriculture through research on renewable energy MSMEs.
www.pep-net.org/news/local-v...
www.pep-net.org/rural-renewa...
#ClimateResilience #SustainableAgriculture #EvidenceForPolicy
www.pep-net.org/news/local-v...
www.pep-net.org/rural-renewa...
#ClimateResilience #SustainableAgriculture #EvidenceForPolicy
December 23, 2025 at 7:38 AM
In 2025, PEP advanced evidence on climate resilience and sustainable agriculture through research on renewable energy MSMEs.
www.pep-net.org/news/local-v...
www.pep-net.org/rural-renewa...
#ClimateResilience #SustainableAgriculture #EvidenceForPolicy
www.pep-net.org/news/local-v...
www.pep-net.org/rural-renewa...
#ClimateResilience #SustainableAgriculture #EvidenceForPolicy
Fair collaboration goes beyond a seat at the table.
In this short video, Jane Mariara and Vaqar Ahmed reflect on what equitable North–South research partnerships require—and why they matter.
🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/zA8kQiyKhaM
#SouthernLeadership #FairCollaboration
In this short video, Jane Mariara and Vaqar Ahmed reflect on what equitable North–South research partnerships require—and why they matter.
🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/zA8kQiyKhaM
#SouthernLeadership #FairCollaboration
What does fair Collaboration Look like
YouTube video by PEP
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Fair collaboration goes beyond a seat at the table.
In this short video, Jane Mariara and Vaqar Ahmed reflect on what equitable North–South research partnerships require—and why they matter.
🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/zA8kQiyKhaM
#SouthernLeadership #FairCollaboration
In this short video, Jane Mariara and Vaqar Ahmed reflect on what equitable North–South research partnerships require—and why they matter.
🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/zA8kQiyKhaM
#SouthernLeadership #FairCollaboration
In 2025, evidence from PEP’s Learning and Knowledge Management Project (LKMP) informed gender-transformative development across contexts—from fisheries governance to women’s entrepreneurship.
🔗 www.pep-net.org/programs/lkm...
#EvidenceForImpact #GenderEquality #PEP
🔗 www.pep-net.org/programs/lkm...
#EvidenceForImpact #GenderEquality #PEP
December 17, 2025 at 6:50 AM
In 2025, evidence from PEP’s Learning and Knowledge Management Project (LKMP) informed gender-transformative development across contexts—from fisheries governance to women’s entrepreneurship.
🔗 www.pep-net.org/programs/lkm...
#EvidenceForImpact #GenderEquality #PEP
🔗 www.pep-net.org/programs/lkm...
#EvidenceForImpact #GenderEquality #PEP
In 2025, evidence from AFEP strengthened education policy debates across Africa.
From mother-tongue instruction to malaria eradication, locally led research is shaping what works in education.
🔗 www.pep-net.org/programs/afe...
#AFEP #EducationPolicy #PEP
From mother-tongue instruction to malaria eradication, locally led research is shaping what works in education.
🔗 www.pep-net.org/programs/afe...
#AFEP #EducationPolicy #PEP
December 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
In 2025, evidence from AFEP strengthened education policy debates across Africa.
From mother-tongue instruction to malaria eradication, locally led research is shaping what works in education.
🔗 www.pep-net.org/programs/afe...
#AFEP #EducationPolicy #PEP
From mother-tongue instruction to malaria eradication, locally led research is shaping what works in education.
🔗 www.pep-net.org/programs/afe...
#AFEP #EducationPolicy #PEP
PEP is calling for a shift from fragmented, short-term youth employment programmes to coordinated, evidence-based strategies across Africa.
🔗 www.pep-net.org/news/pep-lau...
#YouthEmployment #Africa #EvidenceForImpact
🔗 www.pep-net.org/news/pep-lau...
#YouthEmployment #Africa #EvidenceForImpact
December 12, 2025 at 10:53 AM
PEP is calling for a shift from fragmented, short-term youth employment programmes to coordinated, evidence-based strategies across Africa.
🔗 www.pep-net.org/news/pep-lau...
#YouthEmployment #Africa #EvidenceForImpact
🔗 www.pep-net.org/news/pep-lau...
#YouthEmployment #Africa #EvidenceForImpact
Between 2022–2024, PEP partnered with local researchers and governments across Africa to embed impact evaluation in real policy decisions.
The work strengthened local capacity and turned evidence into policy reforms across countries.
🔗 www.pep-net.org/engagement-a...
#ImpactEvaluation
The work strengthened local capacity and turned evidence into policy reforms across countries.
🔗 www.pep-net.org/engagement-a...
#ImpactEvaluation
December 10, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Between 2022–2024, PEP partnered with local researchers and governments across Africa to embed impact evaluation in real policy decisions.
The work strengthened local capacity and turned evidence into policy reforms across countries.
🔗 www.pep-net.org/engagement-a...
#ImpactEvaluation
The work strengthened local capacity and turned evidence into policy reforms across countries.
🔗 www.pep-net.org/engagement-a...
#ImpactEvaluation
How does evidence move from research to real policy change?
PEP works with local researchers and policymakers to co-produce contextualized evidence that informs reform and strengthens institutions across Africa.
Explore our 2024 impact stories:
🔗 pep-net.org/engagement-a...
#EvidenceInAction
PEP works with local researchers and policymakers to co-produce contextualized evidence that informs reform and strengthens institutions across Africa.
Explore our 2024 impact stories:
🔗 pep-net.org/engagement-a...
#EvidenceInAction
December 8, 2025 at 3:25 PM
How does evidence move from research to real policy change?
PEP works with local researchers and policymakers to co-produce contextualized evidence that informs reform and strengthens institutions across Africa.
Explore our 2024 impact stories:
🔗 pep-net.org/engagement-a...
#EvidenceInAction
PEP works with local researchers and policymakers to co-produce contextualized evidence that informs reform and strengthens institutions across Africa.
Explore our 2024 impact stories:
🔗 pep-net.org/engagement-a...
#EvidenceInAction