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Three UNU-WIDER books in top five most accessed economics titles on Oxford Scholarship OnlineAccording to a listing by Oxford University Press, three UNU-WIDER books are among its top five most visited economics titles during the past year (April 2020–March 2021).
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UNU-WIDER releases guidebook on economic growth in fragile contexts
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Ministry of Economy and Finance trains social sectors in MOZMODA six-day MOZMOD retreat, organized in partnership between the National Directorate of Economic and Development Policies (DNPED) of the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Mozambique, UNU-WIDER, the Southern Africa for Social Policy Research Insights...
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UNU-WIDER experts in key role in global roundtable process on extractivesOver the past eight months, various heads of state, ministers, and other stakeholders from around the world have participated in a dialogue to discuss the pressing issues and the future of the extractives sector. UNU-WIDER researchers Tony Addison...
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New updates to the World Income Inequality Database (WIID)The UNU-WIDER World Income Inequality Database ― widely known by its acronym, WIID ― provides the most comprehensive set of income inequality statistics available. It presents detailed information on income inequality for developed, developing, and...
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Kunal Sen invited to expert consultation with UNIDO on manufacturing responses to COVID-19UNU-WIDER Director Kunal Sen was invited to contribute to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization's (UNIDO) High-Level Expert Consultation (HLEC) which took place online on 18 May 2021. He joined eminent experts including Joseph E...
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Finland and Norway sign agreements extending IGM programme to 2024
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Rachel Gisselquist at Expert Group Meetings of the 2021 United Nations High Level Political Forum on Sustainable DevelopmentRachel Gisselquist will attend Expert Group Meetings (EGMs) on 19–20 May 2021 in preparation for the 2021 United Nations High Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development. Rachel is a Senior Research Fellow and expert on inequality who...
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No one is safe until everyone is safe: Finland must advance global COVID-19 solidarity
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New release of the World Income Inequality Database — new WIID version includes companion datasets to improve study of global inequalityThe UNU-WIDER World Income Inequality Database ― widely known by its acronym WIID ― provides the most comprehensive set of income inequality statistics available. It presents detailed information on income inequality for developed, developing, and...
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Online PhD Fellowship launching in April 2021In 2021 the UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme will be delivered online. Applications will open on 1 April 2021 and close on 30 April. Details here . The programme gives registered doctoral students the opportunity to utilize the resources...
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Findings from new GGDC/UNU-WIDER database grab attention of academia and media
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In Memoriam: Benno NduluIt was with great sadness that we received the news of the passing of Professor Benno Ndulu, Chair of the WIDER Board , and long-time collaborator and friend of the Institute. To celebrate his life, his many achievements, his kindness and good-will...
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Life with Corona survey is now available in 27 languagesLife with Corona survey has been tracking the social and economic impacts of COVID-19 around the world for almost a year now. Tens of thousands of people have already contributed their views. The online questionnaire takes just 10 minutes to...
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