How do violent pasts shape democratic politics decades later? A new Broadstreet blog by @laiabalcells.bsky.social, @apvjustino.bsky.social and @andrearuggeri.bsky.social dives into findings from the Comparative Political Studies special issue. Read more: go.unu.edu/fc9rP

📘 New IGM blog: What does structural transformation mean for Mozambique today? Sam Jones argues that inclusive growth will require higher agricultural productivity, new growth pathways beyond manufacturing, and sound macroeconomic management. 🔗 go.unu.edu/VPFQN

In the early 2000s, UNU-WIDER highlighted inequality by showing the richest 2% own about half of global wealth, while the poorest half holds just 1%. The findings sparked global movements. Inequality remains central to our mission. Learn more: go.unu.edu/ahoFi #WIDER40 #2025recap

In September, we gathered with #SATIED programme partners in Johannesburg to mark our 40th anniversary and long-standing partnerships in South Africa. The event highlighted that lasting policy impact grows from long-term collaboration and shared commitment to evidence. #WIDER40 #2025recap

Across many economies, the challenge is moving from reform plans to sustained and inclusive growth. A new #SATIED Working Paper uses South Africa’s experience to explore how reforms in investment, employment & state capability could work. 🔗 go.unu.edu/biSPw

Peace can reshape how local governments are funded. New UNU-WIDER research on Colombia’s 2016 peace deal finds that PDET municipalities saw a fiscal boost several years after implementation began—driven by ~30% higher per-capita property tax revenue vs similar neighbours.🔗 go.unu.edu/WBmon

UNU-WIDER was in Prague for the @taxjustice.net workshop on tax abuse research. We presented our work with revenue authorities in South Africa, Uganda and Zambia to create tax administrative data labs More about the event here: go.unu.edu/RCoEJ

We are thrilled to announce the Call for Papers for the 2026 Jobs and Development Conference! 📍 HKUST, Hong Kong 📅 9–10 Oct 2026 Co-organized by the World Bank, UNU-WIDER & ILO. 📝 Deadline: 20 March 2026 🔗https://go.unu.edu/LXwSS

How have countries successfully reduced unemployment, and what lessons travel across contexts? New #SATIED research synthesises international experience and examines labour market reforms, trade-offs & what this evidence implies for South Africa’s labour market. Learn more: go.unu.edu/nOzZW

UNU-WIDER’s first book, Drèze & Sen’s Hunger and Public Action, reshaped how we, and many institutions worldwide, think about development. Its call to think beyond GDP still resonates today. Read the book here: go.unu.edu/RdGuc #WIDER40

In April, we gathered in Lusaka with ZIPAR & Zambia Revenue Authority to celebrate partnerships that make UNU-WIDER what it is today🤝 The event launched the UNU-WIDER Statement of the reforming the International Financial Architecture, highlighting the importance of investing in people. #WIDER40

Don't miss this research opportunity! 📝 How can carbon pricing & fossil fuel subsidy reforms drive sustainability while promoting equity? Submit your proposals on green fiscal policies, climate change & just energy transition in the Global South by Dec 20, 2025! More info: go.unu.edu/70BRN

UNU‑WIDER welcomes G20’s report on global inequality We welcome its recommendation to establish an International Panel on Inequality and reaffirm our commitment to providing the data, analysis, and evidence to build more equitable societies. go.unu.edu/BxW8E

📢 New Working Paper: Jobs and Livelihoods for Stability in Fragile Places 🚨 Tatiana Orozco García and Neil Ferguson evaluate support to SMEs in Tunisia and Somalia, implemented by Stichting SPARK to develop demand-driven local growth. Read full study @unu-wider.bsky.social: shorturl.at/8kEFz

Food security is vital for dignity, equality, and peace, yet it’s often compromised in conflict settings. On today's #HumanRightsDay, we explore how hunger and conflict create a damaging cycle. Read this blog by @apvjustino.bsky.social: go.unu.edu/Y0Y4d

Tax treaties can quetly drain billions from resource-rich countries before they see any benefits. This blog by @hkinda.bsky.social and Abrams M.E Tagem shows how double taxation treaties with 'tax hubs' are linked to revenue losses in developing countries. Learn more: go.unu.edu/Gps6s

📣 New @unu-wider.bsky.social working paper "How do childhood environments contribute to intergenerational economic mobility?: Evidence from 25 years of panel data in Egypt" w/Ragui Assaad and Ruotong Li! www.wider.unu.edu/publication/... #EconSky

As we are getting close to the end of our #WIDER40 celebrations, we look back to 1982, when 24 academics envisioned a wider perspective for economics. From that vision, UNU-WIDER was born. Watch the story: go.unu.edu/wkPd1 #WIDER40

✨ As our 40th anniversary year ends, we’re revisiting the moments that shaped #WIDER40. In March, we gathered in Helsinki to reflect on four decades of research and the power of shared knowledge. A strong start to a year of discussions on inequality and global development. @ununiversity.bsky.social

During his visit to China, our Director Kunal Sen & WIDER Board member Prof. Justin Lin met leadership at Development Research Centre (DRC) and China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) to discuss synergies in advancing globally informed, evidence-based development solutions.

UNU-WIDER contributed a chapter in the Tax Expenditures Lab Flagship Report 2025! Today was the launch of the report and our Research Associate Maria Jouste presented on the critical need of data to understand tax expenditures. Find out more about UNU-WIDER's contribution here: go.unu.edu/B1O8f

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵-𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗮𝘅 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀? New research from our #SATIED programme shows many firms qualify, but admin demands and information gaps limit real take-up. Read full Working Paper here: go.unu.edu/kK2to

Can simply seeing social movements in your feed shift your politics on inequality? New UNU-WIDER & @unumerit.bsky.social research shows that exposure to social movement content on Facebook increased UK citizens' support for redistribution & spurred real political action. More: go.unu.edu/LDZiU

If ports are the gateways of an economy, what happens when those gateways slow down? In our latest #SATIED blog, economist Ryan Hawthorne argues that competition may be key to turning them around. Learn more➡️ go.unu.edu/aQh3b

What insights emerge when policymakers & researchers rethink #WEFNexus? Here’s a look at a recent dialogue co-hosted by the SARChI–TRCTI, #SATIED & Centre for Sustainability Transitions, where partners explored funding gaps, policy experimentation & collaboration. 📽️ Full video: go.unu.edu/oXG8M

Celebrating 40 years of UNU-WIDER by reflecting on a decade of partnerships in Mozambique and South Africa, and advances in tax analysis, social protection research, and secure data labs. These collaborations keep shaping how we work — and what comes next. More: go.unu.edu/o6Ewi

Want a quick take on our latest book, Poor protection? Check out our policy brief to learn how better tax & benefit systems can protect people when incomes fall. 🔗 go.unu.edu/7c1wU #SOUTHMOD

🚨 New 2025 Government Revenue Dataset Update! Our GRD update is here, marking 10 years of data excellence in fiscal research with: 🌍 Data from 193 countries 🕰️ 1980-2023 📊 200+ data points Learn more: go.unu.edu/8fGZv Explore the dataset: go.unu.edu/DAwof

What does it take to deliver social development in a world of rising insecurity, inequality & fractured trust? At #WSSD2, UNU-WIDER highlighted why trust is the missing link: policies work only when institutions are transparent, reliable & participatory. Read more 👉 go.unu.edu/qlq2o

Are we moving away from traditional aid or circling back to it? 🤔 Patterns of tied aid and inflated figures are resurfacing. This blog unpacks what 'traditional aid' means, why it changed, and why current trends might feel more like backtracking. 👉 go.unu.edu/Q09zl

Reliable long-term data is important for understanding how jobs, incomes, & living conditions change over time. Today, DataFirst & our #SATIED programme launched two harmonised datasets built from three decades of Stats SA surveys. Download the datasets here▶️ go.unu.edu/8JETo

Last week, the IGM Annual Conference in Maputo united researchers, policymakers, and partners to discuss inclusive growth in Mozambique. 🌍 As our first country programme, Inclusive Growth in Mozambique has been vital in our 40-year journey! 📸 Photos from the event: go.unu.edu/JmV6O

How can African cities reach net zero without sidelining development? As COP30 ends, our new blog shows why climate finance needs must reach local governance in order to advance both resilience and decarbonization. 🔗 go.unu.edu/p4vTm @africancities.bsky.social @globaldevinst.bsky.social

🌍 Happy Africa Industrialization Day! How can Africa achieve sustainable growth & create jobs for its rapidly growing population? Explore alternative pathways to industrialization in our free course! 📅 Start anytime 🔗 go.unu.edu/fG7Qf

New #SOUTHMOD Newsletter is out! Catch up on the latest developments in tax–benefit microsimulation across the Global South—including new research, upcoming opportunities, and a look ahead as SOUTHMOD prepares to celebrate 10 years. Read here: 👉 go.unu.edu/Xi3OB #DRM

With climate ambition in focus at #COP30, a new study with our #SATIED programme outlines South Africa’s path to energy security & net zero. Insights: 🍀Green industrialisation is lowest cost ⚡️Grid expansion needed 👨‍🏭 Coal-region workers will be affected 🔗 shorturl.at/R0cnT

Why do major inequality databases show different levels of inequality? 🤔 Our latest background note dives into the differences in the Poverty and Inequality Platform, WIID Companion, and World Inequality Database. Read more: go.unu.edu/GkgEa

How can the world tackle poverty and climate change together? As the world gathers for #COP30, our latest blog revisits a conversation with @opkuusela.bsky.social and @tonysangle.bsky.social on how innovation, policy and research can drive a just green transition. Read the blog 👉 go.unu.edu/VbbP2

A #WEFNexus dialogue hosted by #SATIED, #TRCTI & Centre for Sustainability Transitions explored strengthening governance & investment across South Africa’s water–energy–food systems Insights included: ➡️ Funding gaps ➡️ Policy experimentation ➡️ Cross-sector collaboration 🔗https://go.unu.edu/TSp49

📊 Connecting data, research, and policy for inclusive growth! At the Inclusive Growth in Mozambique (IGM) Symposium on Youth Employment in Mozambique, @txm23.bsky.social discussed how AI and digital innovation can transform work in developing economies. Data is 🗝️in effective policy design. #WIDER40

🎉 Yesterday, we celebrated 40 years of UNU-WIDER in Maputo, Mozambique, marking also 10 years of pur Inclusive Growth in Mozambique (IGM) programme! The event brought together long-term collaborators to reflect on the 40 years of shared knowledge ✨ More about our 40-year journey: go.unu.edu/o6Ewi

During his visit to South Africa’s National Treasury Secure Data Facility, @ununiversity.bsky.social Rector Tshilidzi Marwala met colleagues from #SATIED to see how the programme transforms administrative data into research insights that inform economic policymaking. More: go.unu.edu/plOLR

🕊️ Happy #WorldScienceDay! 🌍 Science connects us, builds trust, and fosters peace. Here are 4 ways UNU-WIDER promotes sustainable development through science. Learn more: go.unu.edu/S42tr

💾🔬 Science transforms societies in many ways 🧪💻 This #WorldScienceDay, let's see how @unu-wider.bsky.social and national revenue authorities are creating quality data for better policymaking in the Global South through secure data labs. Learn more: go.unu.edu/NxtiQ #UNUat50

🎓 Meet our Visiting PhD Fellow, Laura Contreras Portela! She studies how lower taxes & tariffs in Colombia’s industrial parks affect jobs & wages — boosting productivity but risking informality. Meet our visitors 👉 go.unu.edu/8maz3

South Africa’s #EnergyTransition took centre stage at the launch of the Energy Sector Investment Requirements Report this week. The study estimates R3.5–R4.1 trillion will be needed by 2050 to achieve affordable, low-carbon power. Read more: go.unu.edu/1eqFT #SATIED

🌍 How will the EU’s CBAM reshape trade & emissions in 🇿🇦 South Africa & 🇲🇿 Mozambique? Experts from Purdue University, University of Cape Town, @s-nu.bsky.social & @odi.global discuss the impacts, fairness & policy options in our latest webinar. Watch here 👉 go.unu.edu/xKqtL

Have you checked out Poor Protection yet? 📚 Here are 3 key insights you don’t want to miss 👇 1️⃣ Minimal automatic protection in LMICs 2️⃣ Millions left unprotected 3️⃣ Scalable systems needed for the next crisis Access the book here 🔗 go.unu.edu/nSjP4

Yesterday at #SocialSummit2025, UNU-WIDER and UN DESA, supported by the Government of Finland, co-hosted the Solutions Session "Trust as the Foundation for Social Development." @apvjustino.bsky.social highlighted that 60% of people globally struggle, with many households one shock away from poverty.

The #SocialSummit2025 is live in Doha! 🌍✨ Catch us at the our booth to discuss inequality, social protection, and building trust. 📍Solutions Square, hall 6, QNCC Don’t miss our Solutions Session with UN DESA and Government of Finland tomorrow: go.unu.edu/hfQhS @apvjustino.bsky.social