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September 2026 Newsletter

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Kenyan farmers want solar irrigation, but pumps remain too costly. PEP-supported research found that demonstrations and pay-go terms raised what farmers would pay. Affordability remains the main barrier. Findings: www.pep-net.org/findings/sol... Policy Brief: portal.pep-net.org/document/dow...

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Build practical skills to analyse policies and address development challenges through PEP’s 2027 Online Training Program in Applied Development Economics—in collaboration with and certified by the University of Florence. Apply by 31 October: www.pep-net.org/news/pep-onl...

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Burkina Faso’s agriculture ministry has requested recommendations from PEP-supported researchers on solar water pumps. The research shows that information alone is not enough to overcome financial, water and service barriers to adoption. Read more: www.pep-net.org/news/burkina...

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Registration is open for PEP’s 2027 online courses in Applied Development Economics—including a NEW course in Advanced CGE Modelling! 📣 Courses in English and French. Apply by 31 October 2026. Learn more and apply: youtu.be/GvEwMgGAcok #PEPTraining #OnlineLearning

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

In Burkina Faso, campaigns and demonstrations raise awareness of solar irrigation pumps but do not overcome barriers to adoption. Researchers recommend more complete support. Findings: www.pep-net.org/findings/sol... Policy brief (French): portal.pep-net.org/document/dow...

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

PEP is strengthening randomised evaluation capacity to support equitable access to healthcare in Ethiopia. At Jimma University, Prof María Laura Alzúa equipped researchers and professionals to translate experimental evidence into policy and practice. Read more: www.pep-net.org/news/pep-bui...

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Energy access can improve children’s study conditions, but support turns opportunity into learning. Manuella Ndjakwa’s AFEP study in Cameroon highlights the importance of combining household energy with caregiver support. Read more: www.pep-net.org/blog/energy-... #Education #Cameroon

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A new connection between Kenya’s Agricultural Finance Corporation and SunCulture is opening a dialogue on financing solar irrigation for smallholder farmers. PEP-supported research shows affordability remains the binding constraint. Read more: www.pep-net.org/news/kenya-c...

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Uganda’s Energy Ministry committed to using evidence-based recommendations from PEP-supported research to strengthen regulatory frameworks and support an inclusive low-carbon transition. The pledge came at a National Policy Conference hosted by the project team. 🔗 www.pep-net.org/news/uganda-...

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Development research rarely reflects what the Global South says it needs. Southern-authored papers are more likely to address topics local populations consider very important. Ana Lucia Kassouf and Lucas Ronconi explain why Southern leadership matters. www.pep-net.org/blog/develop...

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

PEP-supported researchers convened a National Policy Conference in Vietnam, generating discussion on improving farmers’ access to solar irrigation and extending the research’s reach through national media coverage. Read more: www.pep-net.org/news/vietnam... #Vietnam #SmallholderFarmers

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Costs and limited support are slowing smallholder farmers’ adoption of low-carbon agricultural technologies in Uganda. New research finds that community meetings increased awareness of financing programmes—but did not lead to equipment ownership. 📥 www.pep-net.org/findings/com...

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

PEP is pleased to announce the 2026/27 cohort of the Africa Fellows in Education Program! Ten fellows from nine countries were selected from more than 134 applicants spanning Sub-Saharan Africa. Congratulations to the new AFEP Fellows! 🎓 www.pep-net.org/news/africa-...

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

About 71% of Ugandan schools report a feeding arrangement, yet 66% of learners lack access to school meals. New evidence shows attendance and learning improve when meals reach at least 75% of learners. Read the blog and policy brief: www.pep-net.org/blog/school-...

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Can better energy access improve learning in rural Cameroon? ⚡📚 PEP research finds stronger reading outcomes, but gains favour higher-performing pupils. Pairing energy access with parental support may make benefits more inclusive. 🔗 www.pep-net.org/findings/cam...

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

This #InternationalYouthDay, under the theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” we celebrate young researchers and advisors from 15 African countries bringing local knowledge and lived experience to research on education and youth employment. 🎥 Learn more: www.pep-net.org/youth

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Evidence from Côte d’Ivoire’s televised education programme is informing discussions in Burundi. The study shows that technology works best when it supports teachers, aligns with curricula and responds to local needs. News: www.pep-net.org/news/long-te... Findings: www.pep-net.org/findings/edu...

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

🎉 Congrats to Yselle Malah-Kuete, AFEP's inaugural cohort, on publishing "Closer in Sound, Better in Learning" in Economics of Education Review. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... About AFEP: www.pep-net.org/programs/afep #AFEP

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Nearly two-thirds of Ugandan schools still use corporal punishment despite the 2016 ban. New PEP research finds that it lowers proficiency in English and Mathematics, with greater learning losses among girls. 🔗 www.pep-net.org/findings/enf... #Uganda #EducationResearch

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

At #WCERE2026, PEP Executive Director Prof. Jane Mariara said a uniform carbon price is not always fair. Climate policy must reflect countries’ development priorities and realities. Read more: www.pep-net.org/news/pep-bri...

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

New research from Togo finds that preschool attendance is linked to better learning, but the benefits are unequal. Higher-performing students gain more, while rural students face less access to preschool and weaker learning environments. Read More: www.pep-net.org/findings/qua... #EducationResearch

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Smaller class sizes can improve learning—but only in the short term. New research from PEP-supported researcher Nneka Esther Osadolor finds that lasting gains require sustained teacher support alongside targeted class sizes. reductions. www.pep-net.org/findings/red... #Education #Rwanda

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

"Southern researchers do not need to be implementation partners; they need to be thought partners." — Ronelle Burger at PEP's IEA World Congress panel, Belgrade. Read More: www.pep-net.org/news/champio... #GlobalSouth #PolicyImpact #IncludeLocalResearchers

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Plenty of innovations succeed as pilots across the Global South, yet few make it to scale. At PEP's 2026 Policy Conference in Nairobi, 194 researchers, policymakers, practitioners and partners from 33 countries spent the day asking why brilliant ideas are not enough www.pep-net.org/blog/brillia...

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JANE MARIARA @jmariara.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Honoured to have hosted the 2026 @pepnetwork.bsky.social Annual Conference & AGM in Nairobi. It was inspiring to welcome researchers, policymakers and partners from 30+ countries to exchange ideas on evidence-informed policymaking and innovation. #PEPconf2026

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Why does Southern-led research matter, and what does it take for evidence to shape better policy? At the 2026 PEP Annual Conference, PEP Board Chair Rohinton Medhora reflects on the importance of locally grounded research. #PEPConf2026 #DevelopmentResearch

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

📺 Do the benefits of educational television last? Using long-term data from the Programme d'Éducation Télévisuelle (PETV), Michel Armel Ndayikeza found no measurable long-term effects on the educational outcomes assessed. 📄 portal.pepnet.org/document/dow... #Education #EdTech #PEPNet

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Innovation policy must keep pace with technological change. At #PEPConf2026, Rohinton Medhora highlighted how AI and the rise of the intangibles economy are reshaping development, challenging policymakers to think differently about scaling innovation for impact. #Innovation #GlobalSouth

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Innovation succeeds when communities are part of the solution, not just beneficiaries. A key message from today's discussion on what it takes for innovation systems to deliver lasting impact. #PEPConf2026 #Innovation #GlobalSouth

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Highlights from the opening session of the 2026 PEP Policy Conference 📸 #PEPConf2026 #PEPAnnualConference #Innovation #ResearchImpact #GlobalSouth

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

The conversation continues. Today, the 2026 PEP Policy Conference explores what it takes for innovation to deliver in the Global South. 📺 Watch live: youtube.com/live/ieizyrE... #PEPConf2026 #PEPAnnualConference #Innovation #GlobalSouth

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

📍Day 1 of the 2026 PEP Annual Conference focused on a key challenge: turning research into policy impact. Researchers and practitioners explored what it takes for evidence to inform decisions. 🔗 Programme: www.pep-net.org/annual-confe... #PEPConf2026 #EvidenceInformedPolicy

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

At the 2026 On Think Tanks Conference, peers from across the think tank community signalled their appetite for PEP's integrated approach to research support and capacity. Read more → www.pep-net.org/news/peps-mo... #OTTConference2026 #OTTConference #ThinkTanks #Trust

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Local evidence is advancing policy dialogue on gender-responsive agriculture in Cambodia 🌾 Researchers, policymakers, and practitioners explored how evaluation evidence can better support women farmers and strengthen resilient agricultural systems. Read more → PEP news story

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

PEP research shows that improving education requires more than enrolment. Evidence points to language, health, socio-emotional skills, gender-responsive training, and stronger links to work. Learn more: www.pep-net.org/education #Education #PolicyResearch #GlobalSouth

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

PEP’s MEL Mentorship Programme is helping development practitioners turn evidence into action — from stronger MEL frameworks to championing impact evaluations and gender-transformative practice. 🌍📊 Read more → www.pep-net.org/news/mel-men... #CapacityBuilding #InternationalDevelopment

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

African policymakers deserve African evidence. PEP joined leading think tanks at the African Union Commission to launch the Africa Think Tank Platform (ATTP). Read more: www.pep-net.org/news/pep-joi... #ATTP #Agenda2063

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

“Energy access matters, but agency determines outcomes,” said PEP ED Prof. @jmariara.bsky.social at #WD2026 At #WD2026, she shared PEP evidence on why clean energy transitions must centre women and youth as agents of change — not just beneficiaries. Read more: www.pep-net.org/news/pep-bri...

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

PEP welcomes Dr. Vaqar Ahmed as Research Director of its Macro-Micro Policy Modelling Group. He brings 20+ years of experience in public finance, trade policy, and economy-wide modelling. 🔗 Read more: www.pep-net.org/news/vaqar-a...

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Calling young researchers across, Sub-Saharan Africa! Apply now for the Africa Fellows in Education Program (AFEP) 2026/2027: a fully-funded, two-year fellowship designed to build the next generation of education policy leaders. www.pep-net.org/news/call-ap... #EducationResearch #AfricaFellows

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

One Health approaches can strengthen rural resilience in Cambodia. New PEP-supported findings show that connecting human, animal, and environmental health can help families cope with shocks and support women’s decision-making. 🔗 Findings: www.pep-net.org/findings/one...

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Tomorrow, Prof. Jane Mariara, Executive Director of PEP, speaks at the Women Deliver 2026 Conference in Narrm (Melbourne) on Reimagining Care Infrastructures for Just and Feminist Futures. #WD2026

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Early reading support can shape learning for years. New evidence from South Africa shows learners who received support performed better overall in high school. Read the new working paper:https://portal.pep-net.org/document/download/40395 #Education #EvidenceForPolicy #LearningOutcomes

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Most development research is still led from outside the Global South 📉 Yet researchers based in-country bring the context and insight needed for policies that actually work. Over half of PEP-supported projects already influence real policy decisions. Time for genuine local leadership. #GlobalSouth

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PEP @pepnetwork.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Impact evaluation skills are in demand — but rigorous methods shouldn’t feel out of reach. Learn how RCTs help you understand what works, for whom, and why— with a practical, non-technical course. 🎥 Free: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... 🇫🇷 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... #ImpactEvaluation #RCTs

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