Revisiting our research from last year: In Zambia, AI is helping classify jobs in the Labour Force Survey. It doesn’t replace humans, it augments them, improving accuracy and speeding up reporting for better labour market policy. www.theigc.org/blogs/ai-nat... #DataForPolicy

Digitising land records in Pakistan boosted daughters’ chances of inheriting property by 50% — but led to earlier marriage & lower school/ID ownership. Research like this helps policymakers balance women’s economic empowerment & wellbeing. www.theigc.org/blogs/gender...

IGC insights: 2025 Gender equality Gender inequality & female empowerment is a major focus of the IGC’s work. We spotlighted Jordan, where the women's labour force participation rate is just 14%. Watch here to learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9vg... #Gender #femaleemployment

IGC insights: #GenderEquality is central to inclusive growth🌍 77% of IGC projects in 2024 incl/ a gender dimension, from labour markets to political representation. Evidence helps turn barriers into opportunities for women worldwide. Learn more:

IGC insights: Climate focus 🌍 Back in January 2025, we were reflecting on #Davos2025 themes. We highlighted data and climate policy driving growth, from smarter tax systems to market-based emissions solutions. Recall the post🔗 www.theigc.org/blogs/data-a... #SustainableGrowth

IGC insights: Climate Focus Every batch of critical minerals carries the potential to power clean energy around the world. In 2025, we explored how mineral-rich countries could transform extraction into economic opportunities. 🔗

We’re looking for a Director of Communications & Partnerships to lead IGC’s global communications strategy & strengthen partnerships across policy & research circles. 🗓️Deadline approaching: 2 January theigc.org/about/career... #InternationalDevelopment #CommsJobs

📢 Registration now open How can industrial policy support Africa’s economic transformation? Industrial Policy for Africa Conference 🗓 16–18 Feb 2026 | Nairobi Register by 16 Jan 2026 Join leading researchers: theigc.org/events/indus... #AfricaDevelopment #EconSky @cepr.org

What do hiring rules, trade shocks, AI, and city congestion have in common? They shape how firms perform, & who benefits from growth. Read on our new blog about the #FirmsTradeDev 2025 Conference @yaleegc.bsky.social www.theigc.org/blogs/perfor... #FirmPerformance #EconSky

IGC insights: Climate change in focus The conditions for growth are changing under the risks of climate change. Explore how IGC research on clean energy, carbon markets, and more is informing policy action.🌍 🔗 www.theigc.org/collections/... #ClimateChange #PolicyImpact

🎙 New VoxDevTalks: Following the publication of their Carbon Market proposal, Robin Burgess (IGC) & Rohini Pande ( @yaleegc.bsky.social ) outline in this podcast episode how a single, opt-in global compliance market could cut emissions cost-effectively.

AI won’t transform #development by chasing small effects. It needs to focus on the systems that drive development. This blog argues that the value of AI lies in reshaping systems - improving information, state capacity, and enabling faster learning. www.theigc.org/blogs/ai-foc...

🏠Digitising land records in Pakistan boosted daughters’ property inheritance by 50%+, but also led to earlier marriage & lower school attendance. Reform can empower women but must be paired w/ policies that protect their empowerment. theigc.org/blogs/gender... #GenderEquality

📣 We’re hiring! We're seeking a Country Office Administrator for the Zambia Evidence Lab in Lusaka. If you’re an excellent organiser w/ strong communication skills apply now. theigc.org/about/career... 🗓️Deadline: 15 Dec #ZambiaJobs #Admin

Ideas for India (I4I) is a platform for economists, scientists and practitioners to use their research on key policy issues of growth and development in India. They just launched their new website! www.ideasforindia.in

🔌Can clearer info help Vietnamese households save electricity? We worked w/ EVN Hanoi to test how mobile app feedback shapes energy use under nonlinear tariffs. The results say a lot about behaviour, timing & policy design! 👉Read the full blog: theigc.org/blogs/usage-...

✨The virtual link for our Sierra Leone Policy Conference is now live! Join us 8–10 Dec to explore fiscal challenges, sustainable financing, domestic revenue mobilisation & inclusive growth. Register now: theigc.org/events/unloc... #SustainableDevelopment #SierraLeone

⏰Last chance! Only 6 days left to submit your paper for the 10th Urbanization & Development Conference. We’re seeking research on cities, jobs, firms, & economic growth in developing economies. 📌 Deadline: 8 Dec 2025 🔗 Submit: theigc.org/call-papers-... #CallForPapers

Could better power quality unlock economic growth in Sierra Leone?⚡️ Research using real-time data shows MSMEs in Freetown lose up to 40% of working hours to outages. Improving reliability could boost productivity & attract investment. Read the blog:

Could better power quality unlock economic growth in Sierra Leone?⚡️ Research using real-time data shows MSMEs in Freetown lose up to 40% of working hours to outages. Improving reliability could boost productivity & attract investment. Read the blog:

📣 We're hiring an Image Copyright Auditor (6-week contract). Perfect for students in law, media/communications, or international development. You will audit images, verify licences & support our digital team. Apply by 5 Dec 2025 theigc.org/about/career... #Hiring #StudentJobs

💧Can Jordan keep its taps running without breaking the bank? Rising costs, ambitious desalination projects, & ongoing tariff reforms raise a big question: How can the country secure water sustainably & fairly? Read more: theigc.org/blogs/jordan... #WaterSecurity

Excited to be featured in Reuters! New reforms may be the key to unlocking growth for carbon finance. At #EWeek, Rohini Pande & @timdobermann.bsky.social discussed how international carbon markets can cut emissions & support developing countries. Read the news: www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

“Too many climate promises never leave the drawing board.” IGC economists share the economic questions that need urgent attention. Hina Shaikh, IGC Pakistan: “How can we close the gap between climate commitments & real, country-led action? More on IGC & #COP30🔗 www.theigc.org/topics/cop

🌧️ In Uganda, climate change is not a distant threat, but a daily reality. Can the country go green without destabilising the economy? Our new research explores the trade-offs of clean energy & climate adaptation.📊 theigc.org/blogs/balanc... #CleanEnergy #FiscalPolicy #COP30

What’s stopping Bangladesh’s garment sector from adopting renewable energy? A new IGC study shows that solar energy makes financial sense, yet smaller factories face financing hurdles. How can the government support the energy transition? theigc.org/blogs/renewa... #COP30

On Friday, 7 Nov, as #COP30 launched, Brazil announced a new Open Coalition on Compliance Carbon Markets. Today, economists release a Proposal for a Unified Carbon Market, outlining next steps to strengthen markets, & deliver high-integrity removals. theigc.org/events/catal...

“Multilateralism is the goal, but coalitions of the willing might get us there faster.” As part of our #COP30 series, we asked our economists: What’s one theme that deserves deeper exploration? "Small alliances can move quicker, & scale impact." www.theigc.org/topics/cop

“Informal economies are being ignored – it’s crazy.” As part of our #COP30 series, we asked IGC economists: What questions deserve deeper exploration? Abdilahi Ali points to the resilience & innovation found in fragile states & calls for frameworks that recognise them. www.theigc.org/topics/cop

Does #climatechange cause conflict? Evidence shows it can increase risks💥, but context matters. To prevent violence, we need research that looks at local realities, pathways, & broader drivers of conflict. Read more: theigc.org/blogs/climat... #COP30 #PolicyResearch

Can “country platforms” unlock trillions for #ClimateAction? Developing countries need $2T/year to meet climate goals, but money isn’t flowing. Country platforms align national plans w/ private investment, turning billions into trillions💰 🔗 www.theigc.org/blogs/plans-... #COP30

Bangladesh’s banking network has grown from 1,000 to 11,000 branches, but access to finance remains deeply unequal. New PRI research maps where finance fails, revealing stark regional gaps in credit & deposits. 🔗 theigc.org/blogs/financ... #financialinclusion #Econsky

Doing a PhD can be lonely, but it doesn’t have to be. At the 4th ACES Political Economy Summer School in Zanzibar, 23 young researchers came together to learn, & build the future of economic research📊. Read more 👇 theigc.org/blogs/reflec... #PoliticalEconomy @comparativeecon.bsky.social

We're featured in African Business magazine on how the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism could reshape African trade. IGC’s @timdobermann.bsky.social notes opportunities for countries powered by renewables, like Mozambique. Read more👉 african.business/2025/11/poli... #CBAM #ClimateEconomics

📢 Call for Papers! The 10th Urbanization & Development Conference (30–31 Mar 2026, DC) invites papers on how cities shape jobs, firms & growth in developing economies. Submit by 8 Dec 2025 theigc.org/call-papers-... #Urbanization #EconomicDevelopment #CallForPapers #EconSky

🌆This #WorldCitiesDay, we reflect on why cities matter for growth. They’re the places where people meet, ideas collide, & innovation takes root. 🎥Watch Why Cities Matter for Growth featuring global voices on urban power. #WorldCitiesDay2025 #InclusiveGrowth www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoMA...

We’re hiring! 📢 We are seeking a Head of Communications (maternity cover) to lead our global comms strategy and showcase research that drives inclusive, sustainable growth. Apply by 16 Nov 2025⬇️ jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/... #Hiring #CommsJobs

Mountains of #waste & rising emissions: our cities face a crisis. But smart systems, community-led solutions, & inclusive policies can turn trash into opportunity: cleaner streets, & a sustainable future.🌱 Learn more: theigc.org/blogs/cleane... #UrbanOctober @oliverjharman.bsky.social

How can humanitarian organisations deliver aid quickly, safely & at lower cost in fragile settings? 📱New IGC research from Pakistan shows digital payments can match cash in improving food security & wellbeing, while saving time & money. 📖 www.theigc.org/blogs/digita... #HumanitarianAid

How will the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) affect exporters in South Africa & Mozambique? Join us on Nov 4 for a webinar with experts from Purdue University, University of Cape Town, @s-nu.bsky.social @theigc.bsky.social & @odi.global to find out! 🔗 Register: go.unu.edu/lFWMV

✨ Wrapping up the NOVAFRICA – IGC @theigc.bsky.social at Quelimane 2025 Webinar Series, join @fredam22.bsky.social PhD candidate @NovaSBE to explore how local initiatives improve resilience in developing cities: Waste Recycling and Cyclists 📅 Mon, Oct 27 | 1pm PT / 3pm Moz 📍 Teams: bit.ly/4oDRYvz

In Quelimane, Mozambique, 4,000+ residents are leading flood adaptation: cleaning canals, raising roads & replanting mangroves. 🌊 Community action = cleaner streets, safer mobility & empowered neighbourhoods. theigc.org/blogs/commun... #ClimateAdaptation #EconSky

🌏 Join us on 23 Oct, 17:30–18:45 IST at ISI Delhi for a public talk by Montek Singh Ahluwalia on The Macro & Microeconomics of Climate Change. Hosted by ISI Delhi & ISGH, supported by the IGC. ☕ High Tea at 17:00. #ClimateEconomics theigc.org/events/macro...

💡How can Pakistan use AI to tackle real-world challenges — from fairer taxation to smog and social inclusion? Our latest IGC blog explores what “AI readiness” means for Pakistan, where the biggest gaps lie, and how AI can become a tool for inclusive development. 🔗

How can firm-level decisions drive productivity & inclusive growth? During the Firms, Trade & Development Conference, we'll discuss topics such as: 💡Gender & hiring 💡Retention 💡Family firms 💡Diversity Read more: theigc.org/blogs/firm-l... @yaleegc.bsky.social #FirmsTradeDev

🆕 How investing in community strengthens research capacity in economics Today on VoxDev, Hélène Donnat Gonzalez Holguera (International Growth Centre) & Caleb Andreason reflect on the 4th ACES Summer School, co-hosted with ASE & AUL: https://ow.ly/WBK150XcWKE

🎧New Climate Briefing episode by @chathamhouse.org: How can the #AIIB help deliver on the new climate finance goal? Hear from @hanspeterlankes.bsky.social (IGC Senior Fellow) & Kim-See Lim on MDB reform, COP29, & #climatefinance. 🔗Listen now: soundcloud.com/chathamhouse... #EconSky

In The London Consensus, a new LSE Press volume, Robin Burgess & @timdobermann.bsky.social show how tech & institutional #innovation can break the climate deadlock📕. Their chapter explains how economics & the environment are inseparable. 📖 Read the chapter: theigc.org/news/unlocki... #EconSky

Overflowing bins 🗑️ and burning plastic tell a story about city leadership. Our Cities that Work blog & new synthesis paper explore how better waste management can build trust, boost public services, and create cleaner, healthier cities 📊 www.theigc.org/blogs/politi... #UrbanOctober #EconSky

Now hiring: Data Analyst in Islamabad! Work on reform-focused projects: digitise roadmaps, build tax & power dashboards, develop pipelines, & apply advanced analytics w/ IGC's data. ✅Quant degree ✅2+ yrs applied data work ✅SQL, Python, ETL etc. Apply: theigc.org/about/career... #DataAnalystJob