News
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Peru Ranks Fourth in Latin America’s School Performance Index. Opinion by Santiago Cueto via Infobae
Our Senior Researcher, Santiago Cueto, shared his opinion regarding the publication of the School Outcomes Index, compiled by Argentinos por la Educación, which ranks Peru fourth among nine Latin American countries. According to Santiago, although the report shows that Peru has made progress in educational coverage, problems persist in students’ academic trajectories. Nearly 25% of […]
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A research initiative involving GRADE receives international award for comparative methodology
The Metaketa Initiative, led by Evidence in Governance and Politics (EGAP), has received the 2026 Margaret Levi Award for Advancement in Comparative Methodology. The Comparative Politics Section of the American Political Science Association (APSA) presents the award. It recognizes initiatives that advance methodologies for analyzing complex governance phenomena. The Metaketa Initiative was a collaborative research […]
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Day of the Girl Child: open access publications
Las experiencias de las niñas en sus propias vidas muestran la importancia de proporcionar entornos seguros, no violentos, inclusivos y eficaces para que puedan desarrollar todo su potencial. En el #DíaInternacionaldelaNiña, compartimos algunos títulos recientes de nuestras investigadores e investigadores. Varios de estos estudios muestran que, a pesar de los avances en el acceso a […]
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Why Are Academic Scores Lagging in Some Countries?
“Any policies adopted considering PISA results should be grounded in recent empirical evidence—ideally generated within the region or in other developing nations.” Our Senior Researcher, Santiago Cueto, shared his thoughts on the results of this international OECD assessment: the factors behind the decline, the pandemic’s impact on learning, and the policy challenges involved in improving […]
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New associated researchers: Juan Luis Dammert, Wilson Hernández, and Diego Ocampo
We are pleased to welcome our new associated researchers: Juan Luis Dammert, Wilson Hernández, and Diego Ocampo. Juan Luis holds a degree in sociology from PUCP and a Ph.D. in geography from Clark University. He has extensive experience in environmental issues and, since January of this year, has been part of the “Resilient and Just […]
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Mariano Castro weighs in on the Executive branch’s proposal regarding exploration, exploitation, and processing concessions for 2026
“If this draft request is adopted […] the situation would be even more perturbing. The government cannot renounce, by its own silence, its obligation to protect the natural heritage of the nation.” Mariano Castro Sánchez-Moreno, director of our initiative Resilient and Just Amazon, shared his thoughts about the announcement that the Energy and Mines sector […]
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Miguel Jaramillo discusses the youth employment situation on the IPE podcast
“Competency standards must be updated in a timely manner. By the time we finally have the competencies for a sector, they’re already outdated because they were compiled three years ago. One way to avoid this is through closer coordination between businesses and training providers.” Our Senior Researcher, Miguel Jaramillo, spoke with economist Diego Macera and […]
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Urgent: An Agenda for Workers, by Miguel Jaramillo. Via El Comercio
“For the vast majority of Peruvian workers, there is no such thing as paid time off.” In his new opinion column, our lead researcher, Miguel Jaramillo, reflects on who really benefits from policies such as the increase in public holidays in Peru. Read the full article in El Comercio here.
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Minute 90: Peru 0 – El Niño 0, by Manuel Glave. Via Jugo
“Smart moves—green infrastructure in headwaters, land-use planning, planned housing relocation—are no longer enough for this year. The only option left is to be pragmatic: invest whatever is possible.” Our Senior Researcher, Manuel Glave, writes about Peru’s institutional inability to anticipate the impacts of El Niño. Read the full article on the news website Jugo here.
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Mariano Castro shares his thoughts in Mongabay Latam. Mercury Pollution in Indigenous Communities in Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil
“It is damage to life, development, and well-being that is preventable. But in its most severe form, it is also irreversible. The causes are clear: they are anthropogenic.” Mariano Castro, director of our Resilient and Just Amazon initiative, was featured in a Mongabay Latam report that analyzes studies measuring mercury levels in people from indigenous […]
