Update: We’ll no longer be posting from the PEDL account on X/Twitter.
Follow the Growth Research Platform (GRP) on LinkedIn and Bluesky for future updates:
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We’re excited to share that PEDL is now part of the Growth Research Platform (GRP) — bringing PEDL, STEG & ReCIPE together under one umbrella.
Same PEDL programme, now on one unified site with publications, projects, events & calls: https://t.co/6ZkFVx6C5r
📢ReCIPE's Second Call for Big Research Grants is now open! Apply before 27 January.
We’re looking for research proposals exploring the links between conflict and economic growth within ReCIPE research themes and in ReCIPE focus countries.
More information: https://t.co/DrjE4H3EeS
📢Final reminder! ReCIPE's Second Call for Compact Research Grants is open! Apply before 6 January.
We’re looking for research proposals exploring the links between conflict and economic growth within ReCIPE research themes and in ReCIPE focus countries.
More information: https://t.co/7BHC6vHsU8
📢Final reminder! ReCIPE's Second Call for PhD Research Grants is open! Apply before 6 January.
We’re looking for research proposals from PhD students exploring the links between conflict and economic growth within ReCIPE research themes and in ReCIPE focus countries.
More information: https://t.co/ktoXHfGe2Q
Today sees the launch of the first UN Decade for Sustainable Transport. Attending is FCDO's Liz Jones who has been influential in shaping the Decade and ensuring Science, Innovation and Technology now feature as a theme.
🔗 More: https://t.co/IlqJtv67NI
#TransportDecade
We're just wrapping up the Consultation on the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport. Two days of constructive discussion on Transport, both as a driver for inclusive economic development and a necessary part of climate mitigation and adaptation. Thanks to all who joined!
We are delighted to be hosting a number of international transport experts in today's Consultation on the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport. Big thanks to @UNECE , @SLOCATOfficial ,
@transportgovuk and @IDRC_CRDI for setting the scene!
Liz Jones, RED Growth Team, moderated a discussion on the decade ahead: Transport, Finance and development at #TTDC25 last week. Watch the event at Breakout 10 The Decade Ahead Transport, Finance, and Development - YouTube
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ReCIPE has just launched its new website! ReCIPE is a conflict-focused grant-giving programme, funded by FCDO and hosted by CEPR. It's the younger sibling of PEDL and STEG. The first call for funding will open in 2025. More info: https://t.co/njQs51z7Qt. @cepr_org@dominic_rohner
Are you a PhD student working on conflict and economic development? We are looking for papers for the PhD poster session at the ReCIPE inception conference in PSE (13-14 February): https://t.co/WKBI4cXwjZ. The deadline is 15 December. @cepr_org@dominic_rohner@PSEinfo
Very pleased to launch this initiative with @3ieNews! We're aiming to better understand how & when evidence is used in economic development decision-making, and how to get more evidence into use. Please do come along to the EME to hear more
@FCDOGovUK invites you to an EME session for the Evidence on Evidence Use Programme, which aims to enhance understanding of the use of evidence in policymaking.
Date: 12 December 2024
Time: 9:30–11:00 GMT
Sign up: https://t.co/rw5VQZMp2D
@FCDOResearch@unibirmingham
Important work by @yloxford capturing the long-term impacts of climate extremes on human development. Insights shared at #COP29 are vital for shaping policies that support communities most affected. Excited to see their new Climate Change Research Hub driving this forward. 🌍
Earlier today, YL Deputy Director Kath Ford spoke at #COP29. Drawing from 20+ yrs of longitudinal data across 4 countries in the Global South, Kath shared YL’s unique insights into the long-term & intergenerational impacts of extreme weather events on human development. 🧵 1/2
🌍 Empowering Women in the Workforce: A Global Conversation on Challenges & Opportunities
📍Yesterday's conference brought together experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities women face in the labor market. (1/3)
Exciting news from #WBGMeetings! Delighted to increase our support to the World Bank to generate critical evidence on what works to promote women's economic empowerment
From diplomacy to development, this government is putting women and girls at the heart of all we do.
That includes supporting programmes that boost women’s economic empowerment and grow our economy.
I’ve been driving this forward at the World Bank this week 👇
The IGC #callforproposals is now open 🟢
We welcome research proposals on #sustainable economic growth in low- and middle-income countries across four themes:
1️⃣ Firms, trade and productivity
2️⃣ State effectiveness
3️⃣ Cities
4️⃣ Energy and environment
https://t.co/4gX9Yek8KU
ECMA is happy to announce the 2024 Frisch Medal has been awarded to Dennis Egger, Johannes Haushofer, Edward Miguel, Paul Niehaus, & Michael Walker for their outstanding paper: General equilibrium effects of cash transfers: experimental evidence from Kenya https://t.co/lqLl7Rg75w