Over 180 people from around the world participated in the 2020 PEP Annual Conference, held online from September 22 to October 16. www.pep-net.org/2020-pep-annual-conferen... #PEPconf2020

Don't worry if you couldn't make it live, watch #pepconf2020 in your own time on our conference web page http://www.pep-net.org/2020-pep-policy-conference Hear how the benefits of #coproduced #research far outweigh the costs and learn how to make it as successful as possible.

Thank you to everyone who joined in this very interesting and productive discussion! PEP's Executive Director, Jane Mariara, presented the 2020 PEP Best Practice Awards to two teams who have made outstanding efforts in research coproduction. #pepconf2020
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“If research has not been coproduced, it is not lost. There are ways to retrospectively package the research to engage the public and policymakers” Panellists and keynote speakers respond to questions and comments from the audience. #pepconf2020
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“The opportunity costs of NOT coproducing research are much higher than the costs of coproduced research” Panellists and keynote speakers are now taking questions and comments from the audience. #pepconf2020
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Third panellist, Sifiso Ntombela: “Coproduction of research and evidence is important on its own but the timing of when it comes in the policymaking process is key - it has to begin even before the research project is defined” #pepconf2020
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Second panellist, Namizata Binaté Fofana: “The researcher does not usually speak the same language as the policymaker. Working together from the very beginning, agreeing on issue, and defining the role of each contributor can help comprehension” #pepconf2020

First panellist, Francis Mwaijande: "Power sharing between the researchers and government partners is essential for successful collaboration and coproduction for policy impact." #pepconf2020
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Second part of #PEPconf2020 begins with audience feedback to identify the challenges of coproducing research. A panel of PEP team members will now share their views on how to ensure the success of this kind of collaboration. Watch live: https://www.pep-net.org/2020-pep-policy-conference

Keynote presentation at #PEPconf2020 - Co-production of Development Research: Research that Matters. "Research co-production can lead to greater sustainability of good practices" - David Walugembe https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1767317800087569

"Research quality goes beyond scientific rigour to policy relevance and positioning for use," says Martha Melesse from @IDRC_CRDI during welcome remarks & official opening of the 2020 PEP Policy Conference. Join us live: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1767317800087569 #PEPconf2020

Starting now - live on Zoom and on Facebook
2020 PEP Policy Conference: Co-production of Development Research https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1767317800087569 #PEPconf2020

“The agricultural productivity gender gap in Cameroon is mostly due to structural factors that favour men. Policies aiming to reduce this gap should focus on reducing input costs and improving education for female smallholders,” say local PEP researchers at #PEPconf2020

“Côte d’Ivoire's rural electrification program increases women’s empowerment as time saved on household tasks allows them to take on full-time paid work. The program should be extended so that even small settlements may benefit,” say local PEP researchers at #PEPconf2020

“Relaxing credit constraints can significantly improve household welfare in rural Burkina Faso, but, this leads to lower agricultural productivity among women,” say local PEP researchers presenting their findings & recommendations for discussion & peer-review at #PEPconf2020

"Women in rural Senegal should be supported in developing off-farm income sources. Diversifying their income sources can increase women’s empowerment and improve food security in their households – helping reduce gender inequalities," say local PEP researchers at #PEPconf2020

“Investing in Senegal’s priority sectors can boost economic growth and increase household well-being but needs to be accompanied by measures to increase job opportunities for women and youth.” Local PEP researchers share findings and policy recommendations at #PEPconf2020

“Women and skilled workers are facing longer periods of unemployment under the Plan for an Emerging Senegal as job creation measures boost opportunities for men and unskilled workers,” say local PEP researchers. PEP teams present their findings & recommendations at #PEPConf2020

“Rural women in Lesotho are more vulnerable to droughts and floods as men have a greater possibility to increase their income-generating activities,” say local PEP researchers. PEP researchers share findings & policy recommendations for discussion & peer-review at #PEPconf2020

“Malawi’s Farm Input Subsidy Programme vouchers should be provided to the person cultivating the land, not the household head, as the current system reduces women’s decision-making power,” say local PEP researchers at #PEPconf2020 http://www.pep-net.org/2020-pep-annual-conference

PEP researchers in Benin: "Women entrepreneurs in rural Benin can benefit from both formal credit-based financing and social-network-based financing, suggesting that a flexible policy would be the most effective." Findings & policy recommendations shared at #PEPconf2020

"Affordable rural electrification is critical for poverty reduction. When women have access to electricity they spend more time on income-generating activities," say PEP researchers in Nigeria. PEP researchers discuss their findings and policy recommendations at #PEPconf2020

PEP researchers from the DRC say wage subsidies for women in agriculture reduce gender inequalities and help diversify the DRC's economy. PEP researchers are sharing their findings and policy recommendations for discussion and peer-review at #PEPconf2020

"Land reallocation is more effective than increasing agricultural spending for improving smallholder farmers' labour market outcomes," says PEP team from South Africa. PEP researchers share their findings and policy recommendations for discussion and peer-review at #PEPconf2020

PEP researchers share their findings and policy recommendations as the 2020 PEP General Meeting gets underway at our annual conference. http://www.pep-net.org/2020-pep-annual-conference #pepconf2020

How do development partners view research coproduction? We asked: https://t.co/usCQybTlBC

Join us online on October 16, 12:00 UTC for the 2020
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Research teams present their policy papers as part of #pepconf2020 - held online!

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