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

Our latest #SATIED blog explores how disparities in electricity supply are shaping life-and-death outcomes and deepening socio-economic divides in South Africa. Can lives be saved without reinforcing inequality? Learn more https://go.unu.edu/VKqGF

The #SATIED team had the pleasure of presenting at Wits Law Conference, sharing insights on programme milestones, research areas & access to anonymized tax data. Speaking to tax law academics & policymakers, the session highlighted data’s role in evidence-based policymaking.

Are you passionate about using data to drive real-world impact? We are looking for a Research Assistant with strong data and analytical skills to contribute to the #SATIED programme. As part of the team, you will:¨ 📊 Update and expand tax datasets at NT-SDF 📈 Analyse trends and ensure data quality 📝 Assist researchers and provide research support 🤝 Play a key role in data management and confidentiality Learn more & apply ➡️ https://go.unu.edu/fnlHv

Meet #WIDERVisitors! Adrienne joined our Autumn cohort of Visiting PhD fellows from the University of Sussex. With a research focus in tax administration and policy, she will work on a project examining tax compliance in collaboration with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). Meet out our visitors: https://go.unu.edu/6zKd2

We are in New Delhi today for a policy roundtable on fostering clean transitions and green industrialization in the Global South. Excited to hear how we can meet #NetZero #Climate targets and support sustainable convergence and reduced inequality. Special thanks to Institute for Studies in Industrial Development for hosting and organizing. More info: https://go.unu.edu/8Nnu6

🎥 What if there was a way to use administrative tax data to solve various economic challenges in South Africa? Discover how our work at #SATIED is shaping economic research and contributing to policy reforms➡️ https://go.unu.edu/5Ye1q #OneUNFinland #StrongerTogether #SATIED #UNDay

Happy UN Day! A number of UN organizations and offices operate in Finland, promoting sustainable development, peace and human rights in their daily work.  👣 offering support to those in need when a crisis or disaster occurs  🌱 when decisions are made regarding climate, environment and human rights   🤝 preparing actions and supporting cooperation to achieve sustainable development  ⚖ defending the rights of children, women and others in a vulnerable position  🌍 building and securing peace in areas affected by conflicts and war  #StrongerTogether  #UNDay #OneUNFinland Finnish Refugee Council - Suomen Pakolaisapu HEUNI Finland UN Association of Finland UN Women Suomi IOM Nordics Suomen UNICEF – UNICEF Finland Väestöliitto United Nations Global Pulse

🌾 Our latest journal article about COVID-19’s impact on farmers in Uganda: Our recent study highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected smallholder farmers differently than the rest of the population in Uganda. We found that: ↘️ The income of farm households dropped more significantly compared to non-farm households during the pandemic. 💰Farm households relied on savings to make ends meet 🍚 Food consumption decreased to cope with less income This research is crucial for developing strategies to help farmers better handle agricultural risks and future pandemics. Read more: https://go.unu.edu/pt6h9

#SATIED invites proposals from researchers interested in enterprise development, public revenue mobilization, & inequality. This is a unique opportunity to access South African tax data & produce research that can inform policy. Submit by 15 November➡️ https://go.unu.edu/xNWxy

Tomorrow, our director Kunal Sen gives a public lecture on Labour market inequality in India over three decades at the Jindal School Of Government and Public Policy. You can join the lecture in person, see details here: https://go.unu.edu/TBW8N