UNU-WIDER - United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research

We're excited to start the year with a vacancy announcement! 🤩 Join our team in Mozambique as a Communications and Project Assistant! In this role, you will write promotional content, manage web presence, assist in project planning and organizing events, and provide administrative support for the Inclusive Growth in Mozambique (IGM) programme! Read more and apply by 23 February: https://go.unu.edu/ZWKjD

📉 Tax avoidance by multinational companies (MNEs) is a challenge for developing economies Aggressive profit shifting by multinational enterprises (MNEs) continues to undermine domestic resource mobilization in developing countries, depriving them of critical revenue. Our latest research evaluates the impact of a tax avoidance rule implemented in over 45 countries, focusing on Uganda's experience since 2018. Does the policy work? 👉 Read the full paper to find out: https://go.unu.edu/eR7Pz

How can resource-rich nations achieve economic growth while protecting the environment? Read insights from our newly published book, Resources matter: Ending poverty while protecting nature by Tony Addison and Alan Roe. Learn how sustainable resource management can drive development. Read more here: https://go.unu.edu/2dKrn

How do extreme weather events impact firm performance and tax revenue in low-income countries? Key findings from our new paper: 🌦️ Climate shocks like excessive rainfall and high temperatures drastically reduce sales, input purchases, and tax collection 🚧 Sectors such as manufacturing, retail, accommodation, and construction are hit the hardest 💰 Firms are forced to cut back on employment and wages, leading to decreased productivity Read more: https://go.unu.edu/HdItr

Our research reveals significant VAT under-reporting and audit evasion tactics in Tanzania, highlighting the need for improved auditing resources. Curious to learn more? Read our full paper for valuable recommendations on enhancing VAT compliance! 🔗 https://go.unu.edu/RA1gj

A newly published working paper explores the crucial role of social protection for refugees during the pandemic. This research, based on detailed data from the UNHCR, reveals that granting work permits to Syrian and Iraqi refugees in Jordan significantly improved their economic well-being during COVID-19. 💼 Key findings highlight that work permits led to increased incomes, better food security, and a decrease in child labor. 📈🍽️ Our study emphasizes that formal employment is a powerful tool for refugee support, even amid a polycrisis. Read the paper to learn more 🔗 https://go.unu.edu/sV5eS Ulkoministeriö #RefugeeSupport #SocialProtection #PandemicImpact #WorkPermits #UNHCR #ResearchMatters

In case you missed it... 🌍💎 We are excited to share that we have recently released a pivotal book by Tony Addison and Alan Roe on the complex relationship between the extractive industries and green growth in the Global South. The book challenges the notion of the resource curse—the notion that resource wealth invariably leads to negative societal impacts. Countries can harness the potential of these industries to foster sustainable development and improve livelihoods through: ✍️ Through thoughtful policy-making 🤝 collaborative governance between public and private sectors 💰 strategic investments The best part? The book is free to read and download on our website! https://go.unu.edu/haln2

Happy New Year 2025! 🎉 At the United Nations, work is already underway to complete an ambitious global development agenda in 2025 and address many of the world's most pressing issues. What are they and what is on the agenda? 🧐 José Antonio Ocampo takes a closer look in our latest blog: https://go.unu.edu/7xSUX

In this blog, Olli-Pekka Kuusela analyzes the state of the Paris Agreement following his recent attendance at COP29 in Baku. Despite challenges, the agreement is far from dead. Key progress was made on climate finance and carbon markets, but much work remains as we approach COP30 in Brazil. Read the blog here: https://go.unu.edu/im3ec

Did you know we collaborate with various organizations to create impactful research? One example is our collaboration with the @conflict-research-network-west-africa. Watch the video below to hear Mahamadou Tangara about the collaboration, and read his working paper: https://go.unu.edu/bTY7C