2024 Annual
Report

Our partnership with PEP on ‘What Works for Youth Employment in Africa: A Review of Existing Policies and Empirical Analysis’ continues to generate valuable insights on youth employment policies and programs. The research findings are helping to inform national policies, legislative developments, and programmatic choices in multiple countries, strengthening efforts to create more opportunities for young people. PEP’s research approach ensures that stakeholders—including young women, persons with disabilities, refugees, and the internally displaced—are actively involved in discussions and policy dialogues. Additionally, the approach prioritizes taking research findings back to communities. The insights are supporting our thought leadership and deepening our commitment to enabling 30 million young women and men to access dignified and fulfilling work through our Young Africa Works strategy.” – Dr. Eunice Muthengi, Acting Senior Director, Mastercard Foundation.

Eunice Muthengi, Senior Director (Acting), Research and Learning

The Hewlett Foundation is proud to continue our partnership with PEP as they strengthen the ties between researchers and policymakers in East and West Africa. By aligning evidence generation with real policy needs and supporting policymakers to use that evidence, these collaborations are helping to shape more effective, evidence-informed policies that improve people’s lives.

Christopher Chibwana, Program officer, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

At FID, we believe that access to a fair and just healthcare system is key to fighting inequalities. We fund rigorous evaluations, and scale up innovative solutions that have proven effective and hope that this project led by PEP and Jimma University will improve the community-based health insurance system for a larger number of people in Ethiopia. We also trust that the evaluation results will effectively inform public decision-making.

Juliette Seban, Directrice Exécutive, Fonds d'Innovation pour le Développement

It has been a true pleasure to collaborate with PEP throughout 2024. On behalf of the Club of Rome and personally, I am deeply grateful for the outstanding work PEP has carried out in the context of our Earth4All initiative — always with exceptional rigour, humanity, and dedication. The quality of our joint efforts stands as a testament to what is possible when shared values and purpose align. I very much hope this collaboration will continue to grow in the years to come.

Till Kellerhoff, Program Director, The Club of Rome

The collaboration between Global Affairs Canada and PEP through the Learning Knowledge and Management Project is empowering small and medium organizations (SMOs) and their local partners. By enhancing their capacity to evaluate and improve their activities, the project promotes further progress in improving living conditions, promoting gender equality, and empowering women and girls. Through non-scientific evaluations, PEP is working with six Global Affairs-funded SMOs to drive impactful change. Additionally, LKMP's online training and mentorship in operational knowledge are equipping many more SMO projects with the technical expertise needed for rigorous monitoring and evaluation methodologies.

Stefan Paquette, Senior Project Manager, Global Affairs Canada

We are so pleased that PEP was selected as a grantee for our program on multilateral development bank reform.  Thanks to the work of  PEP and the local researchers it supports, we have been able to amplify voices from the Global South on critical development challenges like climate finance and debt.

Karen Mathiasan, Project Director, Centre for Global Development

Through our partnership with PEP, we are working to reshape the international financial architecture to better serve Kenya's sustainable development needs. By focusing on country-specific approaches and strengthening dialogue with local stakeholders, we aim to enhance the alignment of development finance with national strategies, ultimately driving sustainable economic transformation.

Damien Barchiche, Director, Sustainable Development Governance Program, Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations (IDDRI)