Innovation for structural transformation in Least Developed Countries – LDC Future Forum

The world is far off track from achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the least developed countries (LDCs) are in danger of being left even further behind. With seven years left to 2030, we must urgently develop new ways to accelerate the needed transformations. Making better use of science, technology and innovations is key in this task. The second LDC Future Forum takes place 5–7 March 2024 in Helsinki, Finland. The event is live streamed.

LDC Future Forum 2024

Andrea Vaccaro on how (the lack of) state experience shapes today’s fragile states

Andrea Vaccaro presents at the WIDER Seminar Series on 20 March 2024. According to the prevailing paradigm in international development policy, well-functioning state institutions play a crucial role in facilitating effective international aid. Despite a significant increase in the number of fragile countries in recent years, there has been however limited progress in understanding how aid can be made more effective in these contexts. Our study argues that one of the main obstacles to this progress lies in the conceptualization and measurement of state fragility.

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The world at crossroads – securing the future generations The world at crossroads – securing the future generations
14 May 2024 08:0016 May 2024 12:30
Radisson Blu Hotel and Residence, Avenida Marginal 141, 9999, Maputo, Mozambique
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LDC Future Forum 2024 logo search image Innovation for structural transformation in Least Developed Countries – LDC Future Forum
5 March 20247 March 2024
Online, Helsinki, Finland
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SA-TIED's presence at the Inequality, Work, and Nature Conference

SA-TIED representatives recently participated in the Inequality, Work, and Nature Conference, held on 8 and 9 November 2023. This collaborative effort, led by The Presidency, The EU, and the African Centre of Excellence for Inequality Research at the...

8 November 20239 November 2023
University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700, Cape Town, South Africa
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Agricultural development in Mozambique: trends, challenges and opportunities

The importance of the agricultural sector in the Mozambican economy, its potential to help move people out of poverty, and its vulnerability to the effects of weather shocks and climate change, place it among key policy areas in the country. However...

8 November 2023
Maputo, Mozambique
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WIDER Development Conference poster Revving up revenue for development – the role of domestic resource mobilization
6 September 20238 September 2023
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Holbergsgate 30, 166, Oslo, Norway
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Photo: Alex Fedorenko The challenge of creating better jobs in developing countries
14 December 202215 December 2022
Cape Town, South Africa
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International Research Conference on the Effectiveness of Development Cooperation

United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER), the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation (GPEDC), and the European Commission (DG INTPA), is jointly organizing an international research...

17 November 202218 November 2022
Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel, Brussels, Belgium
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Debt and innovative finance in developing countries
27 October 202228 October 2022
Online and at Bank of Finland , Helsinki, Finland
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Reducing inequality – the great challenge of our time
5 October 20227 October 2022
Universidad de los Andes, Carrera 1, Calle 18a, Bogotá, Colombia
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20th Annual Nordic Conference in Development Economics

The 20th Nordic Conference in Development Economics (NCDE 2022) will be held in Helsinki on June 15-16, 2022. This yearly conference serves as a meeting point for development economists active in the Nordic countries, but is also targeted more...

15 June 202216 June 2022
Economicum, Arkadiankatu 7, Helsinki, Finland
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The puzzle of peace – towards inclusive development in fragile contexts
16 May 202217 May 2022
Scandic Marina Congress Center, Katajanokanlaituri 6, Helsinki, Finland
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Achieving Sustainable Development in the Least Developed Countries - LDC Future Forum
5 October 20217 October 2021
Wanha Satama, online, Helsinki, Finland
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COVID-19 and development - effects and new realities for the Global South
6 September 20218 September 2021
Online,
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Better Jobs for Development 2021

The 5th annual Jobs and Development conference takes place online 1-3 September.

1 September 20213 September 2021
Online, Warsaw,
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Development challenges in Africa in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic
11 February 202112 February 2021
Online, Helsinki, Finland
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Evidence to enhance inclusive growth
2 November 20206 November 2020
Zoom, Maputo, Mozambique
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Better Jobs for Development
1 September 20204 September 2020
Online, Warsaw, Poland
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CANCELLED: Global partnerships for sustainable development
26 June 202027 June 2020
Scandic Marina Congress Center, Katajanokanlaituri 6, Helsinki, Finland
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Transformation Towards Better Jobs
21 November 2019
Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Rani Towers (ground floor), Avenida Marginal 141, Maputo, Mozambique
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Transforming economies - for better jobs
11 September 201913 September 2019
United Nations Conference Centre, Rajadamnern Nok Avenue, Bangkok, Thailand
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Inclusive Growth in Mozambique: Annual Conference
27 November 2018
Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence , Marginal Avenue, 141, Maputo, Mozambique
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Think development – Think WIDER
13 September 201815 September 2018
Marina Congress Center (MCC), Katajanokanlaituri 6, 00160 Helsinki, Finland
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2018 Nordic conference on development economics
11 June 201812 June 2018
Aalto University School of Business, Runeberginkatu 14-16, Helsinki, Finland
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Poverty and inequality in Mozambique: What is at stake?

This conference, part of the Inclusive growth in Mozambique project carried out with partners, will bring together government representatives, policy advisors, and development practitioners to discuss the latest results on, as well as methodologies...

27 November 2017
Hotel Avenida, Av. Julius Nyerere 627, 3236, Maputo, Mozambique
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Migration and mobility - new frontiers for research and policy
5 October 20176 October 2017
ISSER Conference Hall, P.O Box LG 74 Legon-Accra, Botanical Gardens Rd, Accra, Ghana
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Public economics for development
5 July 20176 July 2017
Joaquim Chissano Conference Center, Av Marginal 4441, Maputo, Mozambique
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Growth and development policy – new data, new approaches, and new evidence

Economies in the southern Africa region face thorny challenges when it comes to the transformation of their economies, job creation, and the need to share the benefits of growth. For the past three years, more than 100 researchers have engaged in a...

30 November 20161 December 2016
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice!, 213 Thys Street, Pretoria Menlyn, South Africa
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Conference on poverty and well-being in Mozambique
26 October 2016
Joaquim Chissano Conference Centre, Avenida da Marginal 4441, Maputo, Mozambique
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Responding to crises
23 September 201624 September 2016
Marina Congress Centre, Katajanokanlaituri 6, Helsinki, Finland
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TIPS Annual Forum 2016 - Industrialisation and the Mining Economy
14 June 201615 June 2016
School of Tourism and Hospitality, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus, Bunting Road, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Human capital and growth
6 June 20167 June 2016
Katajanokanlaituri 6, Helsinki, Finland
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XXXVIII MIT Global Change Forum: Environmental Change and Economic Development in Africa

The Forum is held in collaboration with UNU-WIDER, MIT Joint Program, Republic of South Africa, National Treasury, Environmental Affairs, and National Planning Commission.

7 October 20159 October 2015
Misty Hills Country Hotel and Conference Center, 69 Drift Boulevard, Muldersdrift, South Africa
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Mapping the Future of Development Economics
17 September 201519 September 2015
UNU-WIDER, Katajanokanlaituri 6 B, Helsinki, Finland
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TIPS Annual Forum 2015 - Regional Industrialization and Integration
14 July 201515 July 2015
Wits Club, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Inequality - Measurement, trends, impacts, and policies
5 September 20146 September 2014
UNU-WIDER, Katajanokanlaituri 6 B, Helsinki, Finland
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UNU-WIDER International Development Conference in collaboration with the Central Institute of Economic Management (CIEM): Institutional Reforms for Transformation, Inclusion, and Sustainability

Economic transformation, inclusive growth, and environmental sustainability are core 21st century development challenges in both low- and middle-income countries. Every country has its own institutional history with an evolving balance between the...

29 June 201430 June 2014
Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM), 68 Phan Đình Phùng, Quận Ba Đình, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Nordic Conference on Development Economics 2014

Organizers Pertti Haaparanta - Aalto University Finn Tarp - UNU-WIDER Jukka Pirttilä - UNU-WIDER Aalto University School of Business and UNU-WIDER in collaboration with the Nordic Network in Development Economics will organize the next Nordic...

16 June 201417 June 2014
UNU-WIDER, Katajanokanlaituri 6 B, Helsinki, Finland
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Inclusive Growth in Africa: Measurement, Causes, and Consequences

Rapid and sustained poverty reduction requires ‘inclusive growth’ that allows people to contribute to and benefit from the development process. Africa’s economic performance has improved considerably since the 1980s and early 1990s. Nevertheless...

20 September 201321 September 2013
Scandic Marina Congress Center, Katajanokanlaituri 6 B, Helsinki, Finland
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L2C – Learning to Compete: Industrial Development and Policy in Africa

The first of the two 2013 UNU-WIDER Development Conferences will be held on 24‑25 June in Helsinki, Finland. The conference titled ‘L2C – Learning to Compete: Industrial Development and Policy in Africa’ builds on the research from the collaborative...

24 June 201325 June 2013
Scandic Marina Congress Center, Katajanokanlaituri 6 B, Helsinki, Finland
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Climate Change and Development Policy

Climate change poses a major challenge for developing countries. Despite growing evidence to support low-carbon and climate-resilient strategies, many countries have yet to mainstream climate change within their national development plans. Bridging...

28 September 201229 September 2012
UNU-WIDER, Katajanokanlaituri 6 B, Helsinki, Finland
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Impacts of Climate Change on Agriculture

Announcement of International Conference: Impacts of Climate Change on Agriculture. (484.02 kilobytes) Climatic constraints play a predominant role in the performance of national agricultures and their capacity to support economic growth and assure...

6 December 20117 December 2011
Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II, Madinat Al Irfane, Rabat, Morocco
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Macro-economic Management of Foreign Aid

Poster: AERC & UNU-WIDER Conference: ReCom - Research and Communication on Foreign Aid.pdf (1.9 megabytes) To meet development objectives, aid recipients and their donor partners need to effectively manage the macro-economic effects of aid. Aid can...

2 December 20113 December 2011
Nairobi, Kenya
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Foreign Aid: Research and Communication (ReCom)

Contact person UNU-WIDER focal points: Finn Tarp, Director Tony Addison, Chief Economist and Deputy Director Project Assistant: Janis Vehmaan-Kreula Media contact: Lorraine Telfer-Taivainen lorraine(at)wider.unu.edu Photo gallery of the event: http:/...

30 September 20111 October 2011
Scandic Marina Congress Center, Katajanokanlaituri 6 B, Helsinki, Finland
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Poverty and Behavioural Economics

Contact person External Project Directors: Markus Jäntti Jukka Pirttilä UNU-WIDER focal point: Finn Tarp, Director Project Assistant: Anne Ruohonen Photos from the Conference Videos from the Conference: http://www.wider.unu.edu/stc/videos/Pov__n_Beh...

1 September 20112 September 2011
Scandic Marina Congress Center, Katajanokanlaituri 6 B, Helsinki, Finland
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Nordic Conference in Development Economics 2011 (NCDE11)

Contact person Christel Brink Hansen, University of Copenhagen Christel.Brink.Hansen@econ.ku.dk NCDE 2011 Conference Programme (52.68 kilobytes) The Development Economics Research Group (DERG) at the University of Copenhagen and the United Nations...

20 June 201121 June 2011
University of Copenhagen, Nørregade 10, Copenhagen, Denmark
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UNU-WIDER 25th Anniversary Conference: The Triple Crisis – Finance, Food and Climate Change

In the 25 years of UNU-WIDER’s existence both foundational and responsive research have been carried out, aiming to be innovative and relevant in advancing development economics research and policy-making with a strong focus on poverty reduction and...

13 May 201015 May 2010
Marina Congress Center, Katajanokanlaituri 6 B, Helsinki, Finland
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Reflections on Transition: Twenty Years After The Fall of The Berlin Wall

Contact person Lorraine Telfer-Taivainen, Senior Editorial and Publishing Assistant Opening statement by President Václav Havel Reflections on Transition: Twenty Years After the Fall of the Berlin Wall September 2009 WIDER Conference Photo gallery of...

18 September 200919 September 2009
UNU-WIDER, Katajanokanlaituri 6 B, Helsinki, Finland
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