WIDER Seminar Series
The WIDER Seminar Series showcases the latest research on key topics in development economics. It provides a forum for for visiting scholars, UNU-WIDER researchers, external researchers, policymakers and industry specialists to present their research.
In addition to providing a forum for both academic debate and training, the series presents an opportunity for policymakers and others interested in development to learn about the latest research methods and findings.
The Seminar Series events take place on Wednesdays. All those interested are invited to register and attend via Zoom or in person.
2023
The Seminar Series takes place Wednesdays online 15:00–16:00 (UTC+2). Register for specific events to receive a link to the Zoom for the seminar.
14 June | Nadine Riedel |
07 June | William Ferguson |
31 May | André Portela |
24 May | Odd-Helge Fjeldstad |
10 May | Sonia Bhalotra |
03 May | Paul Saumik |
12 April | Hector Gutierres |
29 March |
Quentin Stoeffler Economic opportunities, education and child labor: the effects of artisanal gold mining in Burkina Faso |
15 March |
Céline Zipfel A mother’s voice: Impacts of spousal communication training on child health investments |
01 March |
Henrique Pita Barros The power of dialogue: Evidence from a field experiment in Mozambique |
08 February |
Marinella Leone What drives parental investments in early childhood? Experimental evidence from a video intervention in Rwanda |
2022
2021