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The IGC works with policymakers in developing countries to promote inclusive and sustainable growth through pathbreaking research.
💧Can Jordan keep its taps running without breaking the bank?

Rising costs, ambitious desalination projects, & ongoing tariff reforms raise a big question:

How can the country secure water sustainably & fairly?

Read more: theigc.org/blogs/jordan...

#WaterSecurity
How can Jordan achieve water tariff reforms despite rising costs?
Jordan faces rising water costs as infrastructure upgrades continue. Tariff hikes lag behind cost recovery goals, prompting calls for subsidy reform.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Excited to be featured in Reuters!

New reforms may be the key to unlocking growth for carbon finance.

At #EWeek, Rohini Pande & @timdobermann.bsky.social discussed how international carbon markets can cut emissions & support developing countries.

Read the news: www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
November 24, 2025 at 12:09 PM
“Too many climate promises never leave the drawing board.”

IGC economists share the economic questions that need urgent attention.

Hina Shaikh, IGC Pakistan:
“How can we close the gap between climate commitments & real, country-led action?

More on IGC & #COP30🔗 www.theigc.org/topics/cop
November 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
🌧️ In Uganda, climate change is not a distant threat, but a daily reality.

Can the country go green without destabilising the economy?

Our new research explores the trade-offs of clean energy & climate adaptation.📊 theigc.org/blogs/balanc...

#CleanEnergy #FiscalPolicy #COP30
November 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
What’s stopping Bangladesh’s garment sector from adopting renewable energy?

A new IGC study shows that solar energy makes financial sense, yet smaller factories face financing hurdles.

How can the government support the energy transition?
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#COP30
What is limiting renewable energy adoption in Bangladesh’s garment sector?
What are the barriers to renewable energy adoption in Bangladesh’s garment sector? From high costs to technical gaps, and the need for targeted policy support.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:50 AM
On Friday, 7 Nov, as #COP30 launched, Brazil announced a new Open Coalition on Compliance Carbon Markets.

Today, economists release a Proposal for a Unified Carbon Market, outlining next steps to strengthen markets, & deliver high-integrity removals.

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Catalysts for Climate Transition
This session presents three practical catalysts to operationalise the climate transition across firms, sectors, and jurisdictions.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:15 AM
“Multilateralism is the goal, but coalitions of the willing might get us there faster.”

As part of our #COP30 series, we asked our economists:
What’s one theme that deserves deeper exploration?

"Small alliances can move quicker, & scale impact."
www.theigc.org/topics/cop
November 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
“Informal economies are being ignored – it’s crazy.”

As part of our #COP30 series, we asked IGC economists: What questions deserve deeper exploration?

Abdilahi Ali points to the resilience & innovation found in fragile states & calls for frameworks that recognise them.

www.theigc.org/topics/cop
November 13, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Does #climatechange cause conflict?

Evidence shows it can increase risks💥, but context matters.

To prevent violence, we need research that looks at local realities, pathways, & broader drivers of conflict.

Read more: theigc.org/blogs/climat...

#COP30 #PolicyResearch
Does climate change cause conflict: What can research tell us?
How does climate change drive conflict? Helene Donnat explores the evidence and what it means for fragile states.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Can “country platforms” unlock trillions for #ClimateAction?

Developing countries need $2T/year to meet climate goals, but money isn’t flowing.

Country platforms align national plans w/ private investment, turning billions into trillions💰

🔗 www.theigc.org/blogs/plans-...

#COP30
From plans to pipelines: The case for country platforms
At COP30, country platforms emerge as key tools to close the USD 1T climate finance gap, aligning investment with LMICs' adaptation and mitigation goals.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Bangladesh’s banking network has grown from 1,000 to 11,000 branches, but access to finance remains deeply unequal.

New PRI research maps where finance fails, revealing stark regional gaps in credit & deposits.

🔗 theigc.org/blogs/financ...

#financialinclusion #Econsky
Where finance fails: Mapping financial exclusion in Bangladesh
Despite rapid growth in Bangladesh’s banking sector, access to finance remains deeply unequal. A new project by PRI and Bangladesh Bank maps financial exclusion
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November 7, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Doing a PhD can be lonely, but it doesn’t have to be.

At the 4th ACES Political Economy Summer School in Zanzibar, 23 young researchers came together to learn, & build the future of economic research📊.

Read more 👇
theigc.org/blogs/reflec...
#PoliticalEconomy @comparativeecon.bsky.social
Building research communities: Reflections from the 4th ACES Summer School
What ACES learned about supporting early-career researchers from hosting a summer school with the African School of Economics
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November 6, 2025 at 10:42 AM
We're featured in African Business magazine on how the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism could reshape African trade.

IGC’s @timdobermann.bsky.social notes opportunities for countries powered by renewables, like Mozambique.

Read more👉 african.business/2025/11/poli...

#CBAM #ClimateEconomics
Africa braces for impact of EU carbon border tax
Europe’s carbon border tax is set to affect the competitiveness of many types of African exports to the European Union.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:07 PM
📢 Call for Papers!

The 10th Urbanization & Development Conference (30–31 Mar 2026, DC) invites papers on how cities shape jobs, firms & growth in developing economies.

Submit by 8 Dec 2025
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#Urbanization #EconomicDevelopment #CallForPapers #EconSky
November 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
🌆This #WorldCitiesDay, we reflect on why cities matter for growth.

They’re the places where people meet, ideas collide, & innovation takes root.

🎥Watch Why Cities Matter for Growth featuring global voices on urban power.

#WorldCitiesDay2025 #InclusiveGrowth
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Why cities matter for growth
YouTube video by International Growth Centre
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October 31, 2025 at 11:57 AM
We’re hiring! 📢

We are seeking a Head of Communications (maternity cover) to lead our global comms strategy and showcase research that drives inclusive, sustainable growth.

Apply by 16 Nov 2025⬇️ jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...

#Hiring #CommsJobs
October 30, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Mountains of #waste & rising emissions: our cities face a crisis.

But smart systems, community-led solutions, & inclusive policies can turn trash into opportunity: cleaner streets, & a sustainable future.🌱

Learn more: theigc.org/blogs/cleane...

#UrbanOctober @oliverjharman.bsky.social
Creating cleaner cities: Sustainable strategies for urban waste management
Explore sustainable strategies for urban waste management as cities face rising waste challenges. Learn how different systems can improve cities efficiency.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
How can humanitarian organisations deliver aid quickly, safely & at lower cost in fragile settings?

📱New IGC research from Pakistan shows digital payments can match cash in improving food security & wellbeing, while saving time & money.

📖 www.theigc.org/blogs/digita...

#HumanitarianAid
October 28, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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How will the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) affect exporters in South Africa & Mozambique?

Join us on Nov 4 for a webinar with experts from Purdue University, University of Cape Town, @s-nu.bsky.social @theigc.bsky.social & @odi.global to find out!

🔗 Register: go.unu.edu/lFWMV
October 27, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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✨ Wrapping up the NOVAFRICA – IGC @theigc.bsky.social at Quelimane 2025 Webinar Series,

join @fredam22.bsky.social PhD candidate @NovaSBE to explore how local initiatives improve resilience in developing cities:

Waste Recycling and Cyclists

📅 Mon, Oct 27 | 1pm PT / 3pm Moz 📍 Teams: bit.ly/4oDRYvz
October 23, 2025 at 5:54 PM
In Quelimane, Mozambique, 4,000+ residents are leading flood adaptation: cleaning canals, raising roads & replanting mangroves.

🌊 Community action = cleaner streets, safer mobility & empowered neighbourhoods.

theigc.org/blogs/commun...

#ClimateAdaptation #EconSky
Community action against floods: Climate adaptation in coastal Mozambique
Explore flood prevention in Quelimane, Mozambique through low-cost community interventions leading to cleaner streets and improved travel.
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October 22, 2025 at 2:33 PM
🌏 Join us on 23 Oct, 17:30–18:45 IST at ISI Delhi for a public talk by Montek Singh Ahluwalia on The Macro & Microeconomics of Climate Change.

Hosted by ISI Delhi & ISGH, supported by the IGC.

☕ High Tea at 17:00.
#ClimateEconomics

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The Macro and Microeconomics of Climate Change
Join ISI Delhi and ISGH in India for a public talk by Shri Montek Singh Ahluwalia on the micro and macroeconomic dimensions of climate change.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:03 AM
💡How can Pakistan use AI to tackle real-world challenges — from fairer taxation to smog and social inclusion?

Our latest IGC blog explores what “AI readiness” means for Pakistan, where the biggest gaps lie, and how AI can become a tool for inclusive development.
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Harnessing AI, data and technology for growth in Pakistan
AI can boost governance, public services, and development in Pakistan. This blog explores key opportunities and how to align AI with national goals.
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October 20, 2025 at 9:15 AM
How can firm-level decisions drive productivity & inclusive growth?

During the Firms, Trade & Development Conference, we'll discuss topics such as:
💡Gender & hiring
💡Retention
💡Family firms
💡Diversity
Read more: theigc.org/blogs/firm-l...

@yaleegc.bsky.social #FirmsTradeDev
How can firm-level decisions drive productivity and inclusive growth?
Explore how firm-level decisions impact hiring, diversity and job creation in South Asia and Africa at the 2025 Firms, Trade, and Development Conference.
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October 17, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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🆕 How investing in community strengthens research capacity in economics

Today on VoxDev, Hélène Donnat Gonzalez Holguera (International Growth Centre) & Caleb Andreason reflect on the 4th ACES Summer School, co-hosted with ASE & AUL: https://ow.ly/WBK150XcWKE
How investing in community strengthens research capacity in economics: Reflections from the 4th ACES Summer School
What ACES learned about supporting early-career researchers from hosting a summer school with the African School of Economics.
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October 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM