UNU-WIDER - United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research

We are proud to have many of our researchers at the Centre for the Study of African Economies, University of Oxford Conference on Economic Development in Africa during the upcoming days! Our experts are presenting impactful research on topics like tax compliance, carbon taxation, and agricultural output. Our country programme #SATIED will be featured with several presentations and a dedicated session which showcases the role of SA-TIED in advancing economic research, and the use of the National Treasury Secure Data Facility. Find all UNU-WIDER supported papers presented at the conference here 👉 https://go.unu.edu/yi5am

South Africa’s unemployment crisis demands action. How can industrial policy, skills development, and technology create more job opportunities? Join the #SATIED & Econ3x3 policy dialogue, co-hosted with the University of Johannesburg’s DSI/NRF SARChI in Industrial Development (SARChI-ID)., to explore solutions. Register: https://go.unu.edu/H54uB

We are looking for outstanding English-language copy editors! ✍️ Are you a skilled copy editor with experience in academic texts? Do you want to support UNU-WIDER by refining and formatting freely accessible studies in development economics? This is your opportunity to join a pool of dedicated copy-editors and contribute to impactful research! Read more and apply by 13 April 2025 👉 https://go.unu.edu/Sfwv0 #JobOpportunity #Vacancy #CopyEditor

The 2024 WIDER Annual Report is out now. Dive into our comprehensive report showcasing the impactful strides we've made this past year in development economics. Highlights include: ✅ Four innovative features exploring key global development challenges. ✅ A detailed breakdown of our activities in 2024 – see our progress by the numbers! ✅ Insights into what's next: our plans for 2025 promise even greater impacts. Explore the full report here: https://go.unu.edu/2zMcU

We are looking forward to the Helsinki Symposium on reform of the International Financial Architecture next week! Check out the background note by Amina Ebrahim to get a glimpse of what the symposium will be about! 👇

Funded PhD opportunity! Are you a PhD student working on economics or global development challenges? Do you want to advance your work with UNU-WIDER’s experts as your mentor? This is your chance to collaborate and make an impact! Apply for our Visiting PhD fellowship by 31 March 👉 https://go.unu.edu/HAdDv

We're delighted to have been a part of this journey with The World Bank, from the Finnish launch of the #3PR report to collaborating on a path forward. More on the launch of the report: https://go.unu.edu/A9dpF

How did the early vision and strategies of UNU-WIDER address the pressing global challenges of the 1980s, and what lessons can we draw today for sustainable economic development? Read about the foundation of this transformative think tank in our latest blog by Annett Victorero 👉 https://go.unu.edu/2uj1g

How do our partnerships in sub-Saharan Africa help support evidence-based policymaking? Find out about our collaborative work in the #SATIED and Inclusive Growth in Mozambique (IGM) programmes. 👉 https://go.unu.edu/e3ix5

Next week, UNU-WIDER - United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research will join The African Capacity Building Foundation and HAUS kehittämiskeskus Oy / HAUS Finnish Institute of Public Management Ltd for the first Tax Dialogue webinar series designed to foster knowledge exchange, innovative solutions, and meaningful discussions on taxation in Africa. 💡 Tax Expenditures & Incentive 📅 25 March 2025 ⏲️ 15:00 EAT (GMT+3) Join us to hear Maria Jouste discuss findings from Uganda: https://lnkd.in/d7CNRz5J And an incredible panel featuring experts like: Chifundo Mchowa Everlyn Kavenge Lyla Latif (PhD) and more! Don’t miss out on this chance to contribute to vital discussions and expand your knowledge! Register here: https://lnkd.in/d58W6f-u