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The IGC works with policymakers in developing countries to promote inclusive and sustainable growth through pathbreaking research.
📢 Call for Papers!

The 10th Urbanization & Development Conference (30–31 Mar 2026, DC) invites papers on how cities shape jobs, firms & growth in developing economies.

Submit by 8 Dec 2025
theigc.org/call-papers-...

#Urbanization #EconomicDevelopment #CallForPapers #EconSky
November 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
We’re hiring! 📢

We are seeking a Head of Communications (maternity cover) to lead our global comms strategy and showcase research that drives inclusive, sustainable growth.

Apply by 16 Nov 2025⬇️ jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...

#Hiring #CommsJobs
October 30, 2025 at 3:12 PM
How can humanitarian organisations deliver aid quickly, safely & at lower cost in fragile settings?

📱New IGC research from Pakistan shows digital payments can match cash in improving food security & wellbeing, while saving time & money.

📖 www.theigc.org/blogs/digita...

#HumanitarianAid
October 28, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Now hiring: Data Analyst in Islamabad!

Work on reform-focused projects: digitise roadmaps, build tax & power dashboards, develop pipelines, & apply advanced analytics w/ IGC's data.

✅Quant degree
✅2+ yrs applied data work
✅SQL, Python, ETL etc.

Apply: theigc.org/about/career...

#DataAnalystJob
October 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
FREE Urban & Regional Economics in Africa lectures! 🌍

Earlier this year, we hosted a Winter School w/ the University of Cape Town, ESRA, & The World Bank, exploring key topics like urban labor markets, housing & more.

📚Full recordings can now be accessed: theigc.org/events/winte...

#EconSky
October 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
🚨BRAND NEW role added: AI Engineer (Consultant)

Find out more: www.theigc.org/about/careers #AI
October 8, 2025 at 8:59 AM
🚨 We're hiring! Two exciting roles: Data Analyst & Head of Zambia Evidence Lab (ZEL).

Work with leading researchers and policymakers to shape data-driven development.

📍 Based in Lusaka | 🌍 Global collaboration | 📈 Real-world impact
Apply now 👉 www.theigc.org/about/careers #EconSky
October 7, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Waste is becoming a make-or-break issue for cities—hurting health, clogging drains, driving emissions + swallowing budgets.

This #UrbanOctober, IGC is sharing research + solutions to improve waste management in cities🌍

Follow for blogs, resources & tools: www.theigc.org/topics/waste
#EconSky
October 1, 2025 at 2:53 PM
🚨 Job alert!

If you love the buzz of global events, then take a look at our latest vacancy: IGC Events Manager.

Find out more and apply now at: www.theigc.org/about/careers - deadline closes 17 October 2025.
September 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🌍 How can economics shape climate action?

Join our Policy Session on COP at #LSEEnvironmentWeek
Mon 22 Sept | 🕓 16:00–16:45 BST

With Sherry Rehman & Ijaz Nabi (Chair)

🔗https://www.lse-environment-week.com/environment-week-2025

#ClimatePolicy #COP2025 #Econsky
September 20, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🌍 Only 3 days to go until #LSEEnvironmentWeek!

📆22–25 Sept

Join us online via Zoom to explore innovation, climate solutions & sustainable growth with leading economists & experts.

Registration & programme: lse-environment-week.com/environment-...
September 19, 2025 at 12:32 PM
⏰Just 2 hours to go!
The BREAD-IGC virtual PhD course is about to begin with our largest ever cohort.
✅ Registered? Get ready to log in💻
✍️ Not yet? There’s still time: www.theigc.org/events/bread...
Full line-up on the website, here is a snapshot of what's coming up ⬇️ #EconSky
September 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Bangladesh exports £16.5B of garments to Europe but at huge environmental cost.

Join us at #LSEEnvironmentWeek to discuss:
🌱Are we using water wisely?
🌱Is greener fashion possible?

23 Sept | 12:30 BST / 5:30pm Dhaka
🔗 theigc.org/events/lse-e...

#SustainableFashion #Econsky
September 15, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The BREAD-IGC virtual PhD course starts in just 48 hours with our largest-ever group of participants! 🎉

If you’re in development economics, this must-attend course is a game-changer - just read the testimonials from our last course below.

Find out more: www.theigc.org/events/bread...

#EconSky
September 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🔥#LSEEnvironmentWeek 2025
Keynote: Fires

Wildfires are a growing global challenge. Join us online to explore the economics of fires & potential policy responses.

🗓️23 Sept ⏰1:30pm - 2:30pm
@patrickbaylis.bsky.social

🔗Register: www.lse-environment-week.com/environment-...
September 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
#LSEEnvironmentWeek 2025: Biodiversity

Join us online to explore the urgent challenge of #biodiversity loss & the economic innovations needed to address it.

22 Sept | 2:45pm - 3:45pm BST
🎙️@bardharstad.bsky.social

Register: lse-environment-week.com/environment-...
September 11, 2025 at 10:51 AM
🌱Valuing nature in a changing climate

Tue 23 Sept📍LSE campus + online

Leading experts incl. Larry Kramer, Juliano Assunção, Jim Leape, Rohini Pande & Robin Burgess.

🔗Register: lse.ac.uk/events/valui...
More of the programme: lse-environment-week.com/environment-...

#LSEevents #LSEEnvironmentWeek
September 5, 2025 at 9:39 AM
🌍 As the world gears up for COP30, join us at our #LSEEnvironmentWeek Public lecture "COP30 & the sustainable growth agenda"

22 Sept

Ticket will be available from 8 Sept: lse.ac.uk/events/cop30...

Explore the programme: lse-environment-week.com/environment-...

#LSEEvents #ClimateAction
September 4, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Pakistan cities face a dual challenge: rapid urbanisation & climate risks

📄Our new Growth brief: lays out insights on green infrastructure & smart planning → www.theigc.org/publications...

Also the latest CDPR podcast dives on urban climate realities → www.cdpr.org.pk/podcast/citi...
September 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM
🌍We are hiring a Head of Climate & Growth Initiative at LSE.

Shape research & policy on sustainable growth in developing countries.

Full-time | £53,949–£69,073
Webinar: 29 Aug, 15:00 UK
📝 Apply by 14 Sep

www.theigc.org/about/careers
#ClimateAction #SustainableGrowth
August 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
⌛ Just three weeks to go to engage with global experts in development economics as part of the BREAD-IGC virtual PhD course happening this Sept.

Thousands have already registered, will you sign up too? Check out our past testimonials below and register: www.theigc.org/events/bread...
August 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Hundreds (really, thousands) of past students vouch for the BREAD-IGC virtual PhD course.

This Sept, you too, can join them and learn from top minds in development economics including Nobel Prize laureate Abhijit Banerjee.

Register today, it's free: www.theigc.org/events/bread...
#EconSky
August 22, 2025 at 11:45 AM
AI will not transform governments overnight.
But used wisely, it can make capable systems + effective.

From Zambia’s labour surveys to policymaking, small, low-risk steps show how AI can move from promise to practice in LMICs.

Read more👉 theigc.org/blogs/promis...

#AI
August 20, 2025 at 11:32 AM
🌍 How can economics help solve the 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀?

To warm-up for #LSEEnvironmentWeek 2025, we’re spotlighting 4 insights from IGC’s climate & environment research:

Save the date & join us in rich conversations to use economics to address the climate crisis.

🔗 theigc.org/events/lse-e...
August 19, 2025 at 9:07 AM
We're hiring an IGC Policy Economist (Cities), based at LSE London.

Work w/ our Cities that Work team, generating research projects, engaging w/ global partners & shaping urban policy in LMICs.

💼Salary from £43,277
📅Apply by 31 Aug

🔗 theigc.org/about/careers
#DevEcon #UrbanPolicy
August 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM