Billions in climate finance exist, so why aren't they reaching those who need it most? Twivwe Siwale explains how #countryplatforms could take the investment to low-income countries by giving investors visibility. 🎧 Listen to the full podcast: theigc.org/media-items/...

Hiring in Jordan! We are looking for 2 Senior Country Economists / Country Economists based in Amman to help drive policy for inclusive & growth. If you’re an economist passionate about policy impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply by 22 February theigc.org/about/careers

🌍 Multilateralism is at a crossroads. Amna Mahmood writes in The Dawn on how SDGs, global crises, and rising nationalism are testing global cooperation, and why it matters now more than ever. Read: dawn.com/news/1967107... #Multilateralism #SDGs #GlobalDevelopment

Can AI really reshape #tax administration? Evidence shows algorithms improve audit targeting and fraud detection, but weak data and systems often limit the potential of AI. How can policymakers manage risks in an AI-based tax system? 👇 Learn more:

Nice to see IGC's comments featured in The Nation. In a @sdpipakistan.bsky.social webinar, experts called coal repurposing key to fiscal stability & climate commitments. IGC research shows economic rules matter as much as building new megawatts. nation.com.pk/26-Jan-2026/... #EnergyTransition

AI is transforming economies & #tax systems. For tax administrations, the question isn’t if but how to adopt AI effectively. 🎥Twivwe Siwale shares 3 key areas policymakers in developing countries should focus on to harness AI for tax. 📖 theigc.org/publications...

In many public hospitals, patients are waiting for data to catch up. New IGC research argues that treating #AI as infrastructure can strengthen the hidden machinery of public health💻: decision-making, data quality, operational management etc. Read more: theigc.org/blogs/infras...

🎉 Congratulations to the 2026 Young Urban Economists! We’re excited to welcome Ignacio Banares-Sanchez, Caterina Soto-Vieira, Jordan Mosqueda Juarez, and Shreya Sarkar, who will present their research at the 10th Urbanization & Development Conference. #UrbanEconomics

Revisiting the blog: When US trade preferences under AGOA were suspended in 2022, thousands of garment workers lost jobs overnight. Research shows structured job-loss support can help. Trade-led growth must go hand in hand with social protection.

🚀 Webinar this Wednesday | AI & Tax Administration How can AI boost enforcement & taxpayer services? 21 Jan 2026 | ⏰ 14:00–15:00 GMT Anders Jensen (Harvard), Saugata Mittra (IGC) 👉 Register: www.theigc.org/events/harne... #AI

A farmer hands over milk in rural Uganda – and after that, the milk often disappears from view. New IGC-supported research shows how simple SMS digital receipts can change this: improving milk quality, & empowering farmers with better information.

🚨 Last day to register! Join leading researchers at the Industrial Policy for Africa Conference 📍Nairobi | Feb 16–18, 2026 Explore how industrial policy can drive jobs, sustainability, & economic transformation across Africa. 👉 theigc.org/events/indus... #IndustrialPolicy @cepr.org

The event will be followed by a networking reception for all attendees - register now! ⬇️

Join us on the for a seminar titled ‘Harnessing AI and Data for Tax Administration’, hosted by the @Tax4Growth team. 📅 21 January 2026 Don’t miss out on the chance to hear them discuss how AI technologies are reshaping tax systems globally.

Ethiopia’s rapid growth masks a challenge: workers have left agriculture, but manufacturing has not created enough jobs. Could tradable services + labour-intensive industry be the key to inclusive transformation?📈 theigc.org/blogs/jobles... #Ethiopia #EconomicGrowth #EconSky

Pakistan’s state capacity is uneven. From shared phones shaping women’s control of cash transfers to digitisation relocating discretion, everyday transactions reveal the real “last mile” of governance. Read the blog: theigc.org/blogs/pakist... #Pakistan #DigitalGovernance

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