The Growth Research Platform (GRP) is a new initiative led by CEPR, focused on understanding and addressing the challenges of developing economies.
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.
VoxDev
Development economics from research to practice
VoxDev is a platform where expert contributors provide insightful commentary, analysis, and evidence on a wide range of policy challenges in the development economics sphere.
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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.
PEDL 15th Anniversary Conference
The Private Enterprise Development in Low-Income Countries (PEDL) programme is pleased to announce a special three-day conference marking the 15th anniversary of PEDL. The event will take place in person at the University of Oxford from 26-28 March 2026.
Latest GRP News
Find out about the latest funding calls, events, and special announcements from the GRP.
Session 3 - Michele di Maio & Uwe Sunde -…
First ReCIPE - AERC Workshop
The first ReCIPE - AERC Workshop will be held on March 21st, at the University of Oxford, UK.
Latest GRP Publications
Find out about the latest publications from the GRP.
Willing but Unable: Social Norms and Costs…
Persistence in employment of youth post wage…
Public Policies for Peace
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Latest GRP Events
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Tilburg Macroeconomics Conference
PEDL 15th Anniversary Conference