JANE MARIARA
@jmariara.bsky.social
Economist, Executive Director, Partnership for Economic Policy
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
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
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
📍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
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
Highlights from the opening session of the 2026 PEP Policy Conference 📸 #PEPConf2026 #PEPAnnualConference #Innovation #ResearchImpact #GlobalSouth
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
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
📺 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
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
“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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Better School Education Policies will Shape a Brighter Future for Africa
The Africa Fellows in Education Program (AFEP), a two-year-long research and policy development program launched as a collaboration between the Global Education Analytics Institute (GEAI) and the Part...
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"Carbon markets are not a silver bullet — but if properly designed and communicated, they can be effective, equitable, and sustainable tools for achieving global climate goals", said Keynote speaker Dr Simone Borghesi #PEPconf2025
Dr Simone Borghesi, Director, Florence School of Regulation, Climate, European University Institute is delivering a keynote presentation (online via Zoom) on Financing and Inclusivity in Green Energy Transitioning in the Global South at #PEPconf2025
Here's a glimpse into the inspiring conversations and vibrant engagements from this morning’s sessions in Nairobi! #PEPConf2025
Morning Highlights from the PEP 2025 Policy Conference The day began with energizing opening remarks and a powerful keynote on financing and inclusivity in green energy transitions across the Global South.
Meet our panel discussing challenges, innovative solutions, and actionable recommendations for ensuring the financial viability of energy transition projects.
He addressed key questions on: 🔹 Reforming MDB lending frameworks to enable just transitions 🔹 Supporting informal sector workers and ensuring no one is left behind 🔹 Creating incentives for private sector engagement in inclusive green growth
Ongoing panel discussion on Challenges in financing and implementing green energy infrastructure unique to global south, Muhammad Zeshan, shared insights from a PEP-supported study on the role of multilateral development banks in driving equitable energy transitions in Pakistan.
He urged policymakers to adopt models that prioritize inclusion, affordability, and long-term environmental goals. Follow the interesting conversation - lnkd.in/gbUkFn6v #PEPConf2025
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3. Informal capital development is crucial to ensure that no group is left behind in the transition. 4. For too long, Africa has powered the world but hasn’t reaped the benefits — it’s time for that to change.
The discussion now turns to how others across the Global South are navigating similar challenges in clean energy investment. Follow the discussion here: youtube.com/live/B9Zd0Vj... #PEPConf2025
But challenges persist: “One of the biggest hurdles isn’t financing- it’s land. Community resistance, especially over ancestral land, has led us to abandon some projects.” She emphasized the role of community engagement: -Leasing land for turbines -Supporting local farming
Panel Insight: Elizabeth Njenga At #PEPConf2025, Elizabeth highlighted how KenGen, 70% state-owned, has scaled renewable projects especially geothermal & wind through concessionary loans from development finance institutions (DFIs) with generous terms and long grace periods.
The message was clear: green energy in the Global South must be people-centered, context-driven, and inclusive by design. #PEPConf2025
Concessionary financing helps but social barriers like land rights and population pressures often pose bigger roadblocks than capital itself. Inclusive policy frameworks are critical ensuring governments, DFIs, SMEs, and citizens all play a role in shaping just transitions.