Economics

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Symposium

The Challenge of Economic Inclusion in South Africa

Brian Levy and Alan Hirsch will discuss their recent research on strong institutions and inequality in South Africa.

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Press Release

New UN Study Reveals Limited Impact of Tax and Social Protection Policies in the Early Stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Africa

Tax and benefit policies provided limited income protection to poorest households and failed to offset the increase in poverty amid COVID-19.

04 Oct 2021

Event

Knowledge Faces Practice: Societal Challenges and Barriers to Overcome to Enhance Water Reuse Adaptation in a Circular Economy

UNU-FLORES and UNU-IAS will co-convene a session exploring pathways to strengthen public-private partnerships in promoting a circular economy.

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Event

Achieving Sustainable Development in the Least Developed Countries

Bringing together the academic community, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss the challenges and policy recommendations for the LDCs.

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Press Release

Laptops, Cell Phones, and eGames Defied Slump as COVID-19 Dented 2020’s Electronics Sales

COVID-19 caused a greater drop in electronics sales in low- and middle-income countries than in high-income countries in 2020.

09 Jun 2021

Announcement

Applications Open: Online PhD Fellowship

The 2021 Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme at UNU-WIDER will take place online from September – November 2021.

06 Apr 2021