On 20 May, IGC, LSE, FCDO & Business Fights Poverty will discuss what “getting growth right” could look like in practice — & what governments should measure beyond GDP. Info on how to join: https://www.theigc.org/events/getting-growth-right-vision-global-prosperity-next-decade

We’re #hiring a Communications & Events Officer at the IGC at LSE in London. Join a global research centre supporting policy impact across Africa, South Asia & the Middle East. Part-time, fixed-term, 3 months from 1 June 2026. Apply by 15 May: theigc.org/about/careers

What does “getting growth right” look like in a changing world? On 20 May, IGC, LSE, FCDO & Business Fights Poverty explore what #prosperity & resilience should mean over the next decade. https://www.theigc.org/events/getting-growth-right-vision-global-prosperity-next-decade

In Yemen, remittances are the largest source of external finance — bigger than aid and FDI combined. A new IGC blog shows how these flows have remained resilient despite conflict, sanctions and a fragmented banking system. Read more: https://www.theigc.org/blogs/leveraging-remittances-yemen

🎓Early-career researchers: PEDL @grp.cepr.org is hosting a workshop on 10 Sept 2026, on firms, trade & dev. We welcome work-in-progress & full papers for 25-min presentations, with feedback from leading academics. Travel funded 🗓 Deadline: 1 June 2026 👉 Apply: www.theigc.org/call-papers-...

📢 Call for Papers Join us for the Firms, Trade, & Development conference at Yale Uni (10–11 Sept 2026), co-hosted by the IGC & @yaleegc.bsky.social. We welcome submissions on firms, trade & development — w/ special focus on climate, energy & environment. www.theigc.org/call-papers-...

📢📢 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 📢📢 EGC/IGC Conference on Firms, Trade, and Development @yaleegc.bsky.social & @theigc.bsky.social invite paper submissions for a two-day in-person conference at Yale September 10-11, 2026 Submit papers by June 1 here: lse.tfaforms.net/f/FTDConfere...

We’re hiring! 📢 The IGC is looking for a Communications & Events Officer to join our team at LSE in London. 📍 Part-time, fixed-term appointment 📅 Applications close 15 May 2026 Apply with your CV and cover letter theigc.org/about/careers #Hiring #Events

Cities need infrastructure upfront, but the money usually arrives late. São Paulo shows one way around: it treats extra development rights as something you can price & sell, raising $4.5bn+ to fund transport, housing & public space. New blog https://www.theigc.org/blogs/sao-paulo-urban-finance

Extended call! 📢 The Energy Insights and Innovation Lab has extended its deadline for submitting research ideas to 8 May 2026. The lab is looking for projects on demand, tariffs, consumer behaviour, & more. Apply and work w/ LSE & TATA Power: www.theigc.org/energy-insig...

#Ghana’s diaspora is a major but underused asset. Too often, weak information, low trust, & limited investment 💰infrastructure get in the way. How can Ghana mobilise #diaspora investment💵 to drive economic development? Learn more on our new blog: theigc.org/blogs/unlock...

How can natural resource management support post-conflict recovery? The 2nd of a two-part blog series draws on evidence from Colombia, Nepal, & Sudan to explore how environmental peacebuilding can transform resource competition into cooperation.🌱 theigc.org/blogs/natura...

🚨 Applications close tomorrow! Join a global cohort exploring poverty, labour markets, and climate through real research. Free. Online. Certificate available. 📅 11 May – 13 July 👉 Secure your place now: https://www.theigc.org/events/2026/igc-g2lmlic-online-development-economics-course

EIIL invites research proposals on India’s power sector - covering demand, tariffs, EVs, renewables etc. Strong focus on policy-relevant, applied work w/ utility collaboration. Apply by 4 May 2026 🔗 https://www.theigc.org/energy-insights-and-innovation-lab-eiil-open-call-research-ideas

🚨 Deadline approaching! Turn your PhD research into real policy impact with the Zambia Evidence Lab (ZEL) Fellowship. ✔ Work with policymakers ✔ Get expert mentorship ✔ Funded research opportunity Apply by 30 April 2026 🔗 https://www.theigc.org/zel-phd-fellowship #PhD #Zambia

How does a conflict in the Middle East ripple into Bangladesh’s economy? From rising oil prices to export disruptions & remittance risks, the Strait of Hormuz shock is exposing deep vulnerabilities. New blog👇 theigc.org/blogs/energy... #GulfWar #USIranConflict #StraitOfHormuz

How can Pakistan navigate a changing world order? Join IGC Pakistan & CDPR on 27 April (18:00 PKT) for a timely webinar. Feat Hina Rabbani Khar, Paul Staniland & Nasim Zehra. 🔗Register: https://www.theigc.org/events/navigating-changing-world-order #Pakistan #Development

What can mayors do when big levers like tax & trade are national? Our blog shows how cities can still drive growth by improving infrastructure & access to jobs - helping firms invest & hire. https://www.theigc.org/blogs/mayors-plan-economic-growth #EconomicGrowth

Professors Oriana Bandiera & Robin Burgess (LSE), plus PhD researchers, will lead the IGC-G²LM|LIC Online Development Economics Course. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mxPW5ZIQMc&t=66s 📅 11 May 2026 Apply: https://www.theigc.org/events/2026/igc-g2lmlic-online-development-economics-course

How does #climatechange -induced resource scarcity shape civil conflict? The 1st of a blog series examines how climate pressures act as a threat multiplier, intensifying resource scarcity🏜️ & shaping the risk of #conflict in fragile contexts. Read more👇 theigc.org/blogs/climat...

Looking to improve your understanding of development economics? This new online course might be ideal for you! ✔ Delivered by experts from LSE ✔ Earn a Certificate of Participation 📆 Starts 11 May 2026 https://www.theigc.org/events/igc-g2lmlic-online-development-economics-course

In February, we engaged w/ stakeholders across Uganda & Rwanda. We often say SMEs drive job creation, but what helps them grow? • Finance only isn't enough • Support is fragmented • Evidence use is the real gap Learn more about the SGB Fund: https://www.theigc.org/initiatives/sgb-evidence-fund

Tax officers once had to sift through fragmented data, unsure where to look. Now, they start with clearer signals. Pakistan shows AI works best as a partner in strengthening compliance. https://www.theigc.org/blogs/using-machine-learning-strengthen-tax-compliance-lessons-pakistan

📢 Upcoming webinar on hiring frictions & growth for small firms New research shows targeted ads + applicant verification can boost hiring by 68%. 17 April 2026 |⏰ 09:00–10:00 (EST) https://www.theigc.org/events/hiring-frictions-and-growth-among-small-firms-evidence-internet-platform-experiment

🚨 ZEL PhD Fellowship 2026 – Apply Now! PhD students & recent grads: spend 6 weeks in Lusaka, gain policy research experience, & get mentorship from IGC academics. 📊 Deadline: 30 Apr 2026 Apply 👉 https://www.theigc.org/zel-phd-fellowship #Zambia #PhDFellowship #PolicyResearch

Shocks to fertiliser and energy supply spread through production chains and prices. During a #commoditycrisis, fixing market distortions can improve efficiency and limit future shocks. Read our latest blog by IGC Research Director, Tim Dobermann ⤵️

🎬Short film coming soon In Mozambique, long clinic waits put mothers’ health at risk. But a simple scheduling tool is helping them access better care. #WorldHealthDay https://www.lse.ac.uk/research/research-impact-case-studies/2021/improving-the-efficiency-of-health-services-in-antenatal-care

This new online Development Economics course will address why people living in different countries experience different standards of living. Designed for participants in LMICs. Register: https://www.theigc.org/events/igc-g2lmlic-online-development-economics-course#Lecture1 @g2lmlic.bsky.social

Rania Nasir chaired a brilliant panel on women, work & fertility at the G2LM|LIC Legacy Event. Employment & demographic change are far messier than textbooks suggest - exactly why this research matters. Thanks to the amazing panellists! 👏 https://g2lm-lic.iza.org/events/g%c2%b2lmlic-legacy-event/

10th Urbanization & Development Conference Day 2 kicked off w/ inspiring early-career research at the Young Urban Economist Workshop. Rich discussions on #UrbanEconomics covered informality, transport, firms & more. Learn more about the event: worldbank.org/en/events/20...

Day 2 reflections: 10th Urbanization & Development Conference 2 opened w/ inspiring early-career research at the Young Urban Economist Workshop. Rich discussions on #UrbanEconomics covered informality, transport, firms & more. More about the event: www.worldbank.org/en/events/20...

Why are women underrepresented in economics? Just 26% of economists are women, & only 5% hold top roles. Subtle biases stack up: ✍️ Recommendation letters stress diligence, not excellence 👩🏽 Teaching ratings are lower due to bias → www.theigc.org/blogs/gender... #Economics #IWD2026

🚨 Our March Ideas for Growth newsletter is out! We explore what happens when women have the capital to scale their businesses. + 📊 New labour market tools 📚 Research on inclusive growth 🎓 Learning opportunities Sign up: theigc.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=... #InternationalWomensDay

⏰ Starting in 10 minutes! The 10th Urbanization & Development Conference is here, bringing leading researchers & policymakers to explore how cities shape jobs, firms, & economic growth. Co-hosted w/ the World Bank, George Washington Uni & @jhu.edu 👉 Watch live: www.worldbank.org/en/events/20...

We can't leave half of the world's economic potential on the table. Women entrepreneurs are drivers of innovation, yet often women-led firms remain small & credit-constrained. How can we support women in scaling their businesses? theigc.org/events/mind-... #IWD2026 youtu.be/7AvSF3Golng

A mayor walks into office, but #firms aren’t scaling, youth unemployment is high, & budgets are tight💰. What can they do? For mayors seeking to support growth, regulating services and providing employment support may be some of the most practical ways. theigc.org/blogs/mayors...

Digital VAT can boost revenue 💻💰 but small businesses often spend more on compliance than they pay in taxes. Evidence shows tech works only with smart design, admin support & protections for #smallbusinesses. 🔗 https://www.theigc.org/blogs/digital-vat-enforcement-cost #TaxForGrowth #PublicPolicy

What helps households escape extreme poverty? This new interactive evidence map brings together 100+ studies on graduation programmes worldwide 🌍 Explore what works, where, and why 👇 🔗 theigc.org/blogs/eviden... #PovertyAlleviation #DevEcon

What would the global economy look like if women-led businesses had the capital to grow? What interventions have you seen work well in supporting #womenentrepreneurs? 🎨 Graphic Facilitation by Paolo Masiero theigc.org/events/mind-... #InternationalWomensDay

India’s female labour force participation is rising, but many women are not working in roles that match their skills. This misallocation isn’t just unfair, it’s inefficient, and could be costing up to 5–15% of output. What can be done? 👇 theigc.org/blogs/women-...

Zambia’s copper & cobalt could fuel global industries, but who really benefits? 🪨 Our IGC research shows ownership, governance & community safeguards will decide if mineral wealth drives inclusive growth. https://www.theigc.org/blogs/zambia-critical-minerals-development #Zambia #CriticalMinerals

Pakistan’s gender quota for corporate boards sparked fears of tokenism. However, firm-level data revealed that women's presence improved firm outcomes & expand the talent pipeline. Learn more in our new blog: theigc.org/blogs/inclus... #InclusiveGrowth #IWD2026

Last month, we visited #Uganda & #Rwanda to engage policymakers, & entrepreneurs on the challenges facing growing firms. 💬 These discussions will help shape the next phase of evidence-based policy support for high-growth firms in East Africa. www.theigc.org/initiatives/...

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📢 1 week to go! On 11 March, the International Growth Centre asks: What if women-led businesses had the capital to grow? 🎟 Register now: www.theigc.org/events/mind-... #InternationalWomensDay #InclusiveGrowth

Pakistan is using AI to make tax compliance smarter, not harder. Machine learning helps officers prioritise high-risk cases, nudges improve payments, & human judgement stays central. Read more in our latest blog: 🤖 theigc.org/blogs/using-... #TaxForGrowth #Governance

Join Dr Aderinsola Adio-Adepoju, & other experts at Mind the Gap: Scaling Women-Owned Enterprises. 🗣Engage w/ this lively discussion on the challenges & opportunities for women-led firms 11 Mar | 14:30–17:00 | LSE 🎟 https://www.theigc.org/events/mind-gap-scaling-women-owned-enterprises #IWD2026

AI is reshaping tax administration. Algorithms can boost fraud detection & speed audits, but without good data & governance, insights don’t translate into revenue. Learn more about intelligent taxation: https://www.theigc.org/blogs/intelligent-taxation-ai #AI #PublicFinance #PolicyInnovation

A decade after the SDGs, multilateralism is at a crossroads. Crises and geopolitical tensions test global cooperation. Read Amna Mahmood’s timely analysis in The Dawn: https://www.dawn.com/news/1967107/multilateralism-is-straining-at-the-seams-is-global-cooperation-in-retreat #Multilateralism

IGC Cities that Work has examined how cities drive growth - from housing & land, to transport. Yet development policy still sidelines urbanisation. Our new blog goes back to first principles on why cities matter for sustainable and inclusive growth. 👇 theigc.org/blogs/cities...