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PEDL
Private Enterprise Development in Low-Income Countries
PEDL offers a competitive research grants scheme for projects related to the behaviour of firms in low-income countries that aim to better understand what determines the strength of market forces driving efficiency in these countries.
STEG
Structural Transformation and Economic Growth
STEG is a research initiative and competitive grant programme that aims to provide a better understanding of structural change, productivity, and growth in low- and middle-income countries.
ReCIPE
Reducing Conflict and Improving Performance in the Economy
ReCIPE is a new research initiative and competitive grant programme that examines the underlying relationship between economic growth and conflict fragility, with a focus on how public policies can mitigate and prevent conflict.
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Now Open: Call for Papers
ReCIPE's third Annual Conference will take place on 17-18 March 2027 in Oxford, United Kingdom.
If you have policy-relevant research on conflict and development and would like to participate, submit your paper by 15 July!
PEDL ERG calls for proposals are opening soon
The PEDL programme will soon be opening:
- The 6th Special ERG Call for Scholars based in Low-Income Countries
- The 8th Special ERG Call for PhD Students
Stay tuned — more information will be available shortly at grp.cepr.org/pedl
Latest GRP News
Find out about the latest funding calls, events, and special announcements from the GRP.
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STEG-PEDL Virtual Course on 'Private Enterprise, Productivity, and Economic Growth'
The PEDL and STEG programmes are offering a free virtual course titled 'Private Enterprise, Productivity, and Economic Growth' in spring 2026. The course is taught by a series of lecturers and experts in the field. You can find more information and register using the link below.
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