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Announcement
Request for Research Proposals: Economic Transformation, and Social Protection & Taxation
²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-WIDER invited research proposals on topics of economic transformation and topics of social protection & taxation in developing countries.
Media Coverage
Can the UN Help Wean Us Off Our Fossil Fuel Addiction?
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.
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.
Event
Knowledge Faces Practice: Societal Challenges and Barriers to Overcome to Enhance Water Reuse Adaptation in a Circular Economy
²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-FLORES and ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-IAS will co-convene a session exploring pathways to strengthen public-private partnerships in promoting a circular economy.
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.
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.