Through research, education and outreach, the Environmental Policy Research Unit (EPRU) works to enhance policy-making in the field of environmental and natural resource economics and support sustainable development and poverty reduction in South Africa and Southern Africa.
Recent News
Over 300 attend online training workshop exploring RCT design and evaluation
EPRU and the EfD Global Hub, in collaboration with the Standing Panel on Impact Assessment (SPIA), conducted a free PhD training workshop with over 300 participants exploring randomized controlled trials’ fundamentals, designs and more.
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EfD Uganda and EPRU Promote Inclusive Conservation
In late August, EfD Uganda hosted a workshop which brought Ugandan policymakers together to align conservation efforts with community involvement. Led by Prof. Edwin Muchapondwa, the workshop equipped the policymakers with relevant tools
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Which road should African producers choose in times of electrification?
Africa currently has only a little over 1 percent of the global automotive industry, both in terms of market and production. Most of the demand is for imported used cars. EPRU researchers co-authored a chapter exploring its potential.
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Workshop sets the stage for policy-aligned research on natural capital
NatCap held a two-day workshop hosting researchers and policymakers from across Sub-Saharan Africa. It marks the first of NatCap’s renewed efforts to align research with policy priorities within SSA.
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