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The IGC works with policymakers in developing countries to promote inclusive and sustainable growth through pathbreaking research.
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.
Lessons from Ethiopia’s AGOA suspension amidst US tariff uncertainty
Ethiopia’s AGOA suspension slashed US exports, triggered mass layoffs, and exposed trade risks, highlighting the need for strong job-loss support.
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January 20, 2026 at 9:30 AM
🚀 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
Harnessing AI and Data for Tax Administration Webinar
The Tax for Growth team invites you to join them on the 21st of January from 2-3 pm GMT for an online webinar on harnessing artificial intelligence and data for tax administration. The session will…
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January 19, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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.
Signed, sealed, delivered: Digital receipts in Uganda’s dairy supply chain
A recent study supported by the IGC finds simple, low-cost digital tools can improve transparency and accountability in Uganda's dairy sector.
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January 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
🚨 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
January 16, 2026 at 10:16 AM
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The event will be followed by a networking reception for all attendees - register now! ⬇️
Abundant clean energy for all | Lord Turner
6:30pm | Tues 27 Jan | Lord Adair Turner | Ticket Required | Free public event at LSE
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January 12, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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.
Harnessing AI and Data for Tax Administration Webinar
The Tax for Growth team invites you to join them on the 21st of January from 2-3 pm GMT for an online webinar on harnessing artificial intelligence and data for tax administration. The session will…
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January 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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?📈
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#Ethiopia #EconomicGrowth #EconSky
Jobless growth in Ethiopia: Can tradable services drive inclusive transformation?
Ethiopia’s rapid growth has created few jobs. This blog explores why manufacturing fell short and whether tradable services can drive inclusive structural trans
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January 14, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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
January 9, 2026 at 9:52 AM
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
Artificial intelligence in national statistics: Insights from Zambia
Zambia tests AI to classify jobs using labour data. LLMs show promise in boosting accuracy, speeding reports, and aiding policy without replacing humans.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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...
Strengthening women’s property rights in Pakistan brings opportunities – and new challenges
Digitising land records in Pakistan increased daughters’ inheritance, but complementary policies are needed to protect women’s economic empowerment.
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December 31, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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:
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#Gender #femaleemployment
Women bridging research and reality: unlocking Jordan's female workforce
In this video, we explore the crucial role of women in Jordan’s workforce, bridging the gap between research and real-world challenges. Music by Pollen - Particle (Rush Soundtracks) Stock footage…
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December 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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:
Gender equality
Explore gender equality research as part of International Women's Day 2025, as we highlight women's rights, workforce participation and leadership
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December 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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
Climate change
Explore comprehensive resources on climate change, environment, and sustainability in developing countries through our blogs, events and publications.
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December 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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.
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The critical minerals opportunity
Clean energy is driving demand for critical minerals but how can these be sustainably extracted to meet climate goals?
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December 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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

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#InternationalDevelopment #CommsJobs
December 22, 2025 at 2:57 PM
📢 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:
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#AfricaDevelopment #EconSky @cepr.org
December 22, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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

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#FirmPerformance #EconSky
What factors shape firm performance? Insights from the Firms, Trade, and Development Conference 2025
Evidence from the Firms, Trade, and Development Conference 2025 shows how hiring, management, trade, technology, and gender constraints shape firm productivity.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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
Climate change
Explore comprehensive resources on climate change, environment, and sustainability in developing countries through our blogs, events and publications.
www.theigc.org
December 19, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🎙 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.
🆕 A proposal for a unified global carbon market 📢

Today on VoxDevTalks, Robin Burgess (@theigc.bsky.social) & Rohini Pande (@yaleegc.bsky.social) discuss the credibility and scale needed to drive global decarbonisation: voxdev.org/topic/energy...
December 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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.

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AI needs to focus on the systems that drive development
Artificial intelligence can drive meaningful change in global development by targeting systems, strengthening state capacity, and improving information.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:43 PM
🏠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
Strengthening women’s property rights in Pakistan brings opportunities – and new challenges
Digitising land records in Pakistan increased daughters’ inheritance, but complementary policies are needed to protect women’s economic empowerment.
theigc.org
December 12, 2025 at 12:17 PM
📣 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
December 11, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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
December 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM
🔌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-...
Can better usage information help households in Vietnam save electricity?
A study in Vietnam shows that clearer electricity usage info via mobile apps helps households understand pricing and reduce consumption.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:11 PM
✨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
December 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM