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Economic Policy Research Institute
Think Tanks
Cape Town, Western Cape 9,465 followers
Evidence - Innovation- Impact- 25yrs building an inclusive and sustainable world for all through evidence-based research
About us
The Economic Policy Research Institute (EPRI) is an international South African-based non-governmental, not-for-profit Think Tank with extensive experience in social protection research, policy advisory and capacity-building. Our Mission We are committed to pro-poor, equitable and inclusive economic growth and to social protection for vulnerable people as a developmental response to poverty. Through capacity-building work and technical assistance to country-led policy formation, we endeavour to build South-South cooperation and develop local knowledge. We are also committed to building and sharing an evidence-base on social protection that is drawn from economic analysis and global lessons of experience. Our vision To provide research, capacity building and policy advisory that influences policy to protect the vulnerable.
- Website
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http://www.epri.co.za
External link for Economic Policy Research Institute
- Industry
- Think Tanks
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1994
- Specialties
- Social Protection, Social Policy, Economic Development, Social Development, Policy Advisory, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Capacity-building
Locations
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Primary
EPRI, The Point Centre. 76 Regent Rd, 6th Floor, Unit 602,
Sea Point
Cape Town, Western Cape 8005, ZA
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228 Main St
No. 431
Williamstown, Massachusetts 01267, US
Employees at Economic Policy Research Institute
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Ingrid VanNiekerk
Executive co-Director at Economic Policy Research Institute
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Selwyn Jehoma
Independent Consultant - Social Protection
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Khyargas Tsevelmaa
Consultant at Mongolian National Association of Fruits and Berries
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Cristina Cerlinca
Social Policy Advisor at Economic Policy Research Institute
Updates
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📅 The application deadline for EPRI's flagship Social Protection Course in Bangkok has been extended to September 14! This is your chance to join us from October 21 to 25 for an immersive learning experience that will enhance your knowledge and skills in adaptive #socialprotection systems. ➡ Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gkpvyYeb #EPRI #poverty #povertyreduction #vulnerability #socialpolicy #policy #SDG #training #bangkok #thailand #UN #governments
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🚨Applications are closing for the next edition of the DIASPS course!🚨 📚What you will learn: - Fundamentals of social protection: Learn core principles of adaptive social protection. - The first wave of social protection - cash transfers: Explore good practices in cash transfer programmes and learn how to maximise their impact. - The second wave of social protection - developmental social protection: Understand the "Cash Plus" approach for sustainable growth. - The third wave of social protection - integrated climate and equity strategies: Learn the role of social protection in climate adaptation and achieving sustainable outcomes. - Political economy: Learn about political and economic frameworks to shape and unlock support for social protection. - Financing social protection: Discover strategies for securing sustainable funding and resource allocation for social protection programmes. 🔗Apply by August 30: https://lnkd.in/gkpvyYeb
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❗❗Attention❗❗ Don't miss out on the upcoming cohort of EPRI's flagship executive course, 'Designing and Implementing Adaptive Social Protection Systems' in Bangkok, Thailand, from October 21-25, 2024. Take advantage of our group discount on tuition fees for four or more participants! Join now with your colleagues to have an enriching experience. Apply here: https://shorturl.at/Cs80s
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Few spots left to out flagship course in Social Protection - Apply now! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gkpvyYeb #socialprotection #poverty #justtransition #SDGs #UN #government #socialpolicy #course #training #opportunity #Bangkok #thailand
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Applications close on August 30!🚨 Don't miss the chance and apply now for the next editions of the DIASPS course. 🔗 Apply now:https://lnkd.in/gkpvyYeb #EPRI #socialprotection #socialpolicy #publicpolicy #poverty #povertyreduction #vulnerability #socialpolicy #policy #SDG #justtransition #bangkok #thailand #un #unitednations #governments #course #training #opportunity #capacitybuilding
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🔙 Throwback to the last edition of the DIASPS Course! In January, EPRI trained 36 social protection practitioners on adaptive social protection skills for #equity and #climate strategies. Participants have joined us from organisations such as the Governments of Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Pakistan, Save the Children International, HelpAge International, UNICEF, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, and the World Food Programme. Applications are open for the next edition! 🔗 Learn more and apply now: https://lnkd.in/gkpvyYeb #EPRI #socialprotection #socialpolicy #publicpolicy #poverty #povertyreduction #vulnerability #socialpolicy #policy #SDG #justtransition #bangkok #thailand #un #unitednations #governments
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🌟 Enhance your skills in Social Protection! The "Designing and Implementing Adaptive Social Protection Systems" (DIASPS) Executive course is the perfect opportunity for policymakers and social protection practitioners to sharpen their skills. The course has been offered by EPRI since 2007, having trained 2000+ social protection practitioners from all over the world. 🗓️ Applications close on August 30. 🔗 Learn more and apply now: https://lnkd.in/gkpvyYeb #EPRI #socialprotection #socialpolicy #publicpolicy #policymaking #poverty #povertyreduction #vulnerability #SDG #DIASPS #course #thailand #bangkok #un #training #opportunity #climatechange #equity
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🚀 Applications open for EPRI's flagship course on Social Protection! Are you interested in understanding the role of social protection in developing integrated #climate and #equity strategies? 🌍 Join our course! The next edition will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, in October 2024. 🔗 Learn more and apply now: https://lnkd.in/gkpvyYeb #EPRI #socialprotection #socialpolicy #publicpolicy #poverty #povertyreduction #vulnerability #socialpolicy #policy #SDG #justtransition #bangkok #thailand #un #unitednations #governments
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Save the date! 📅 The next edition of the Designing and Implementing Adaptive Social Protection Systems (DIASPS) is scheduled for October 21-25, 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. ➡ Social protection enthusiasts and practitioners from around the world are welcome to apply. 🔗 Learn more and apply now: https://lnkd.in/gkpvyYeb