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PEDL is a joint research initiative of CEPR and FCDO
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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. Since the launch of the initiative in 2011, PEDL has awarded 259 Exploratory Grants and 51 Major Grants. PEDL-funded projects have produced 133 refereed journal publications, including 29 in the top five journals in economics. We expect the flow of publications to increase as more of the 183 working papers from existing projects make their way through the publication process.
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10th Regular MRG call (OPEN)

The 10th Regular MRG call under the PEDL initiative is now open for applications! Apply by November 15 2023.
21 Sep 2023

37th Regular ERG call (OPEN)

The 37th Regular ERG call under the PEDL initiative is now open for applications! Apply by October 16 2023.
12 Sep 2023

5th Special ERG Call on Climate Change (OPEN)

The fifth Special ERG Call on Climate Change is open for applications! Apply by October 16 2023.
12 Sep 2023

New Research Strategy 2023-2025

The new Research Strategy is now available online! It includes the restructuring of the PEDL research themes as well as the introduction of Theme Leaders.
26 Apr 2023
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Exploratory Research Grants

There are currently no open regular ERG call.

Major Research Grants

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Latest Research Projects

Designing Microfinance Products to Encourage Firm Growth

This study investigates the best way to provide financing to firms in LICs that can unlock high growth.

Research Project
1 Jun 2023

Digital Accounting/Transparency Practices and Investment Readiness: Evidence from High-Growth Firms in Uganda

This project studies the impact of digital accounting and transparency practices on the growth of medium-sized high-growth firms in LICs.

Research Project
1 Jun 2023

Raising Retail Productivity through Data Pooling: Preparatory and Pilot Work to Design a Mobile App Intervention in Zambia

This project investigates whether a scalable technology that pools data generated by individual retailers can overcome informational barriers to growth.

Research Project
1 Apr 2023

Supply Chain Networks and Diffusion of Shocks in Rural Markets

This project studies how firm networks affect individual firms' ability to cope with shocks.

Research Project
1 Apr 2023
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Latest Publications

Credit Supply Shocks and Firm Dynamics: Evidence from Brazil

We explore how financial constraints distort the entry decisions among otherwise productive entrepreneurs and limit growth of promising young firms.

Working Paper
19 Sep 2023

Managerial Practices and the Performance of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises: Evidence from Burkina Faso

Organizational and managerial structure plays an important role in the productivity difference among firms. However, studies that assessed the quality of firm management and its link with their performance are still scanty.

Journal Article
13 Sep 2023

Restoring Trust: Evidence from the Fertiliser Market in Tanzania

A lack of trust in product quality can distort markets, reducing demand and investment. Can a low-touch information campaign improve confidence in fertiliser quality in Tanzania, raising demand for a critical agricultural input?

Research Note
29 Aug 2023

Restoring Trust: Evidence from the Fertiliser Market in Tanzania

A lack of reliable information about fertiliser quality depresses farmer demand, reducing crop yields and negatively impacting livelihoods.

Working Paper
25 Aug 2023
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