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Can business training help small firms grow? New evidence from Uganda suggests targeted business training is associated with stronger business performance and innovation, with important lessons for supporting SME growth in developing countries. #MSMEDay

Yesterday, at the #LCAW2026 Economics of Climate Change public event, speakers asked: Are we deploying climate capital in the wrong places? A thought-provoking discussion at LSE on how to direct capital where it can have the greatest impact. theigc.org/events/econo...

📢 Deadline extended! Submit your paper to #LSEEnvironmentWeek2026 by 5 July 2026. We welcome submissions across #environment, energy & climate #economics and related fields. ✈️ Travel & accommodation funding available for presenters. 📄Submit here: lse-environment-week.com/environment-...

#NOVAFRICA2026 Policy Roundtable starting now! “Job Creation in Africa” @dmckenzie.bsky.social, #WorldBank #EgasDaniel, @theigc.bsky.social - Mozambique #HelenaValente, #CESO #NOVAFRICA2026 #JobsInAfrica

How accessible are Jordan’s cities? IGC research finds that while congestion is a challenge - especially in Amman - the distance people travel to reach key services and amenities may be an even greater barrier to mobility. Read more in our latest blog ⬇️

Join us to discuss the economic ideas that are shaping climate action. Feat André Corrêa do Lago, Robin Burgess, José Scheinkman, Rohini Pande, Catherine Wolfram & Juliano Assunção. 📍LSE & online 🗓️ 24 June theigc.org/events/econo... #LCAW2026 @gsos-lse.bsky.social @lse-sticerd-case.bsky.social

🎧Delighted to share that our exhibition "Sounding out climate-friendly urban policies" is open at LSE (London), as part of the #LSEFestival. Experience immersive soundscapes from Ghana, Uganda & Jordan. 📅 15 June–2 July 🎟️ Free, open to all theigc.org/events/lse-f...

Mozambique was recently ranked as the world's second-poorest country by the World Bank. Our latest blog examines the evidence behind the estimate, what may explain it, and the challenges of comparing poverty across countries. theigc.org/blogs/mozamb... #Mozambique #Poverty

🎧 What does climate change sound like? Visit our exhibition at #LSEFestival and experience immersive soundscapes that bring climate challenges to life. 📅 15 Jun–2 Jul 📍 Marshall Building, LSE https://www.theigc.org/events/lse-festival-exhibition-sounding-out-climate-friendly-urban-policies

How can economics drive climate action ahead of #COP31? Join us at LSE on 24 June for a discussion w/ COP30 President André Corrêa do Lago & leading economists. 📍 LSE & online 🗓️ 24 June, 18:30–20:00 www.theigc.org/events/econo... #ClimateActionWeek #ClimateEconomics

Only 1% of ward chairs in Nepal are women. Why? New research suggests voters may be more open to female leadership than party nominations imply. Read more: https://www.theigc.org/blogs/women-political-leadership-nepal #WomenInPolitics #Nepal

Call for Papers: LSE Environment Week 2026 We're inviting submissions from faculty & PhD students across all fields of econ. 📅21–24 Sept 2026 ⏰Submission deadline: 28 June #EconSky @gsos-lse.bsky.social @lse-sticerd-case.bsky.social#EconSky https://www.theigc.org/call-papers-lse-environment-week-2026

🌍 How is climate change shaping jobs? Climate change is reshaping where people work, how firms invest, & which livelihoods can thrive. Our latest blog explores what this means for developing countries. https://www.theigc.org/blogs/green-jobs-climate-change-reshaping-work #WorldEnvironmentDay

🌐 Digital trade could offer LDCs a new path to growth. From online freelancing to e-commerce, it can create jobs, boost exports, & help firms reach new markets. IGC's Nathalie Raschka highlights the opportunities 👇 https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/devel_e/a4t_e/cssta4t-igc_e.htm

🎧 What does climate change sound like? At this year’s #LSEFestival, our exhibition brings urban environmental challenges to life through soundscapes from Ghana, Uganda & Jordan. Discover how research can help shape greener cities.🌱 theigc.org/events/lse-f...

AI can help governments make better decisions. But in many low- & middle-income countries, the challenge is not just capability, but governance. Who is accountable when a model's recommendation becomes a policy choice? theigc.org/events/2026/... #ArtificialIntelligence

New research on #emobility in #Kigali explores how to scale clean transport networks. 🚌The study brought together residents, policymakers, & transport operators. Although the findings are encouraging, adoption still depends on finance & access: www.theigc.org/blogs/electr...

Last week at the FCDO Global Partnerships Conference, IGC, LSE, Business Fights Poverty & FCDO convened Getting Growth Right — exploring how we build growth, in a world shaped by AI, climate risk & fragmentation. 🎥 The full recording is now available: https://vimeo.com/1194786191/6f2e42fd96

In a year shaped by economic uncertainty & shifting global trade, evidence-based policy is essential. Our 2024–25 Annual Report highlights how we are supporting sustainable & resilient growth through research & policy partnerships worldwide. https://www.theigc.org/annual-report-2024-2025

As #electricity prices rise in Pakistan, Punjab is testing a new approach: free solar panels for nearly 100,000 low-income households. New IGC-supported research evaluates the programme’s impact on electricity use & public finances. theigc.org/blogs/solar-... #EnergyAccess

This week, across London, we explored how systems can adapt to rapid global change from #EnergyTransition to #LabourMarkets. Great discussions w/ government, industry, academia, on building more inclusive & responsive systems - resilience cannot be built in silos.

IGC & LSE hosted a discussion w/ TataPower's CEO on building clean & resilient energy systems for emerging economies. The conversation highlighted the role of renewables & consumer behaviour in enabling energy transitions. Learn more about our partnership: theigc.org/news/igc-lse...

Energy systems in emerging economies are under pressure: demand, climate goals, & affordability. On 18 May, IGC, LSE and Tata Power meet at LSE to discuss scalable clean energy transitions. https://www.theigc.org/events/powering-future-clean-energy-and-resilience-emerging-economies

Gender bias in economics is subtle, but cumulative. New research shows how feedback, recommendation letters & teaching evaluations can disadvantage women, helping explain why they remain underrepresented in the field, especially at senior levels. https://www.theigc.org/blogs/gender-gaps-economics

How can revenue authorities detect tax evasion without burdening compliant taxpayers? New IGC research explores how AI and machine learning can improve fraud detection, identify non-compliance, and strengthen audit selection across the Commonwealth.

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