What is research impact?

This page documents cases where we believe our research and communication activities have had an impact on the wider world of development. UNU-WIDER aims not only to create high-quality policy relevant research, but also to ensure that this research is shared with those who set the course of development policy. Our three core audiences, researchers, international development agencies, and national decision-makers, all rely on accurate and timely information to get their job done. We aim to provide that information in as many forms as possible, through events, the press, videos, social media, and our publications.

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Development under climate change in Tanzania, Malawi and Ghana

UNU-WIDER presented the results of a detailed study of food security and climate change for in Tanzania to an audience of more than 50 government officials.

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Strengthening Climate Change Research in Africa

Introduction There is growing demand for climate change research in sub-Saharan Africa. However, the capacity needed to undertake this research by African scholars is sometimes lacking. As such, the research is often conducted by external consultants...

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The Small and Medium Enterprise Survey in Vietnam

Introduction Economic reforms have transformed Vietnam’s economy, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) form a large share of an emerging competitive landscape. Understanding how these firms are created, expand, or fail is essential to...

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Carbon Taxes and Low Carbon Development in South Africa

Introduction South Africa is one of the world’s most carbon-intensive developing countries. Recognizing this, the South African government committed to substantially reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2025, in part through the introduction of...

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Learning to Compete (L2C): Accelerating Industrial Development in Africa

Introduction Learning to compete (L2C) is collaborative research project between UNU-WIDER, the African Development Bank, and the Brookings Institution. The project aims to answer the question: why is there so little industry in Africa? Industry...

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Assessing policy options in Mozambique
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