UNU-WIDER
@UNUWIDER

Providing economic analysis and policy advice to promote sustainable and equitable development for all. #UNGOALS

 Helsinki, Finland
wider.unu.edu
Joined January 2011
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Catch us at the Helsinki Book Fair! 📚 We're with One UN Finland at booth 7d108 until Sunday. Join the conversation on global challenges & cooperation for a better future! 🌍 #HelsinkiBookFair #UN
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Join our team in Pretoria, South Africa! We are looking for an Associate Partnerships & Programme Officer (P2) and an Associate Communications Officer (P2) to join our SA-TIED programme. Applications open until 10 November 2026, don't miss your chance: go.unu.edu/YJ5iz
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What should the global inequality agenda look like after 2030? Join UNU-WIDER online on 28 October for a discussion with leading researchers and policy experts on inequality, policy priorities, and international cooperation. Register: go.unu.edu/JJQgj
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Did you miss the WIDER Annual Lecture 30? 🌍✨ Catch Edward Miguel’s talk: "Can Africa escape the climate-conflict poverty trap?" He explores how climate change, conflict, and growth impact poverty across 50+ African countries. Watch now: go.unu.edu/wUJIH
Edward Miguel speaking at the WIDER Annual Lecture in Helsinki, Finland.

ALT Edward Miguel speaking at the WIDER Annual Lecture in Helsinki, Finland.
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The 0.7% aid target has shaped decades of development cooperation but is now fading. A new paper by Stephan Klingeibiel & Andy Sumner explores its decline, and suggests an updated approach to ODA. Read more: go.unu.edu/uHFNh
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Yesterday in Bangkok, UNU-WIDER's @aminae presented new research on international tax cooperation alongside Egypt's Deputy Minister of Finance Ramy Mohamed Youssef. The high-level discussion was opened by UN DSG @AminaJMohammed🔗 go.unu.edu/2bywF @noradno @UNDESA @UNESCAP
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Today, Amina Ebrahim joined a high-level dialogue in Bangkok to share evidence from forthcoming research on the taxation of cross-border services and its revenue implications. More: go.unu.edu/2bywF
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Does more diverse management mean less racial inequality at work? SA-TIED research finds greater management diversity in South Africa, but a persistent racial divide across job levels. Read the Working Paper: go.unu.edu/fTypD
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That’s a wrap on #JobsandDev2026 in Hong Kong! Researchers & policymakers tackled key issues like AI, climate change, and inequality. Big thanks to our speakers including Rodrigo Oliveira, Sam Jones, and Manisha Mukherjee, and former Director Kunal Sen & @hkustiems for hosting!
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#JobsandDev2026 is underway in Hong Kong! Today’s sessions span AI and automation, structural transformation, gender, skills, labour-market policy, inequality and social protection. UNU-WIDER research, personnel and collaborators are widely represented! go.unu.edu/ybqlV
Photo of the 2026 Jobs and Development Conference attendees in Hong Kong

ALT Photo of the 2026 Jobs and Development Conference attendees in Hong Kong

Former WIDER Director Kunal Sen speaking at the 2026 Jobs and Development conference in Hong Kong

ALT Former WIDER Director Kunal Sen speaking at the 2026 Jobs and Development conference in Hong Kong

Table with UNU-WIDER publications on display at the 2026 Jobs and Development conference

ALT Table with UNU-WIDER publications on display at the 2026 Jobs and Development conference

Kunal Sen, Haroon Bhorat, Rodrigo Oliveira, Sam Jones, Gary Fields, Justin Lin, Albert Park, and Kar Yan at the Jobs and Development Conference in Hong Kong.

ALT Kunal Sen, Haroon Bhorat, Rodrigo Oliveira, Sam Jones, Gary Fields, Justin Lin, Albert Park, and Kar Yan at the Jobs and Development Conference in Hong Kong.
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The 2026 Jobs & Development Conference is officially underway today at @HKUST in Hong Kong! 🇭🇰 Hosted by @HKUST_IEMS and supported by the DPRU and other partners @UNUWIDER, @WorldBank, @ilo, @AFD_en, @giz_gmbh & @IBS_Warsaw. jobsanddevelopmentconference… #jobsanddev2026
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Request for research proposals 📢 UNU-WIDER and South Africa’s National Treasury invite research proposals under SA-TIED’s macro-fiscal analysis and policy modelling workstream. 📅 9 November, 23:59 (UTC+2) Learn more and apply🔗 go.unu.edu/Egcqx
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What does climate change mean for poverty reduction? New UNU-WIDER research across 70+ countries finds rising temperatures can increase multidimensional poverty, affecting living conditions, nutrition, and access to electricity. Read the blog here: go.unu.edu/v9HK7
Scatter plot showing a positive relationship between temperature and multidimensional poverty, with an upward red trend line.

ALT Scatter plot showing a positive relationship between temperature and multidimensional poverty, with an upward red trend line.
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Where should corporate tax enforcement focus? A new SA-TIED policy brief sets out priorities for South Africa, from targeted enforcement and simpler compliance to reforms addressing aggressive tax planning. Read: go.unu.edu/FYR57
SA-TIED graphic over a cityscape: 13.5% of potential corporate income tax revenue went unreported in South Africa, 2016–2020.

ALT SA-TIED graphic over a cityscape: 13.5% of potential corporate income tax revenue went unreported in South Africa, 2016–2020.
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Reflecting on an impactful WIDER Annual Lecture this week! The lecture looked at how climate change, conflict, and stagnation can be tackled with inclusive growth and governance. Huge thanks to our engaged audience and the speakers! See the photos: go.unu.edu/8PA8K
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In the latest issue of WIDERAngle, we gather new insights and perspectives on development research: • Poverty research & global risks • New inequality data • Corporate tax in South Africa & food prices in Ukraine Check it out! 🔗 go.unu.edu/7Y7kC
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Poverty is often measured at the household level, but not everyone in a household shares resources equally. Some may face deprivation even if the household isn't classified as poor. Learn why this matters for policy from Olivier Bargain's new blog: go.unu.edu/OHVcw
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Today, Edward Miguel presented new findings at our WIDER Seminar on cash transfers & child survival in Kenya. The results showed 48% fewer infant deaths & 45% fewer child deaths linked to better maternal health. Join our network for updates on our events: go.unu.edu/GP8si
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ALT Edward Miguel presenting at the WIDER Seminar Series.
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That’s a wrap on WIDER Annual Lecture 30! 🎉 Edward Miguel explored if Africa can escape the climate-conflict-poverty trap. Join us tomorrow for new research on cash transfers & child survival in Kenya! 📅 1 Oct 2026, 14:00–15:00 🔗 Register: go.unu.edu/pomIg
Edward Miguel speaking at WIDER Annual Lecture 30 in Helsinki.

ALT Edward Miguel speaking at WIDER Annual Lecture 30 in Helsinki.

Patricia Justino at WIDER Annual Lecture 30 in Helsinki.

ALT Patricia Justino at WIDER Annual Lecture 30 in Helsinki.

Audience at WIDER Annual Lecture 30 in Helsinki.

ALT Audience at WIDER Annual Lecture 30 in Helsinki.

Audience at WIDER Annual Lecture 30 in Helsinki.

ALT Audience at WIDER Annual Lecture 30 in Helsinki.
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The stage is set for today's WIDER Annual Lecture featuring Edward Miguel, starting soon! Join the livestream to learn how African nations canbreak the cycle of climate conflict and poverty: go.unu.edu/KPf5x
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