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🎉 Yesterday, we celebrated 40 years of UNU-WIDER in Maputo, Mozambique, marking also 10 years of pur Inclusive Growth in Mozambique (IGM) programme!
The event brought together long-term collaborators to reflect on the 40 years of shared knowledge ✨
More about our 40-year journey: go.unu.edu/o6Ewi
The event brought together long-term collaborators to reflect on the 40 years of shared knowledge ✨
More about our 40-year journey: go.unu.edu/o6Ewi
November 12, 2025 at 1:50 PM
🎉 Yesterday, we celebrated 40 years of UNU-WIDER in Maputo, Mozambique, marking also 10 years of pur Inclusive Growth in Mozambique (IGM) programme!
The event brought together long-term collaborators to reflect on the 40 years of shared knowledge ✨
More about our 40-year journey: go.unu.edu/o6Ewi
The event brought together long-term collaborators to reflect on the 40 years of shared knowledge ✨
More about our 40-year journey: go.unu.edu/o6Ewi
During his visit to South Africa’s National Treasury Secure Data Facility, @ununiversity.bsky.social Rector Tshilidzi Marwala met colleagues from #SATIED to see how the programme transforms administrative data into research insights that inform economic policymaking.
More: go.unu.edu/plOLR
More: go.unu.edu/plOLR
November 11, 2025 at 5:57 PM
During his visit to South Africa’s National Treasury Secure Data Facility, @ununiversity.bsky.social Rector Tshilidzi Marwala met colleagues from #SATIED to see how the programme transforms administrative data into research insights that inform economic policymaking.
More: go.unu.edu/plOLR
More: go.unu.edu/plOLR
🕊️ Happy #WorldScienceDay! 🌍 Science connects us, builds trust, and fosters peace. Here are 4 ways UNU-WIDER promotes sustainable development through science.
Learn more: go.unu.edu/S42tr
Learn more: go.unu.edu/S42tr
November 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
🕊️ Happy #WorldScienceDay! 🌍 Science connects us, builds trust, and fosters peace. Here are 4 ways UNU-WIDER promotes sustainable development through science.
Learn more: go.unu.edu/S42tr
Learn more: go.unu.edu/S42tr
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💾🔬 Science transforms societies in many ways 🧪💻
This #WorldScienceDay, let's see how @unu-wider.bsky.social and national revenue authorities are creating quality data for better policymaking in the Global South through secure data labs.
Learn more: go.unu.edu/NxtiQ
#UNUat50
This #WorldScienceDay, let's see how @unu-wider.bsky.social and national revenue authorities are creating quality data for better policymaking in the Global South through secure data labs.
Learn more: go.unu.edu/NxtiQ
#UNUat50
November 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
💾🔬 Science transforms societies in many ways 🧪💻
This #WorldScienceDay, let's see how @unu-wider.bsky.social and national revenue authorities are creating quality data for better policymaking in the Global South through secure data labs.
Learn more: go.unu.edu/NxtiQ
#UNUat50
This #WorldScienceDay, let's see how @unu-wider.bsky.social and national revenue authorities are creating quality data for better policymaking in the Global South through secure data labs.
Learn more: go.unu.edu/NxtiQ
#UNUat50
🎓 Meet our Visiting PhD Fellow, Laura Contreras Portela!
She studies how lower taxes & tariffs in Colombia’s industrial parks affect jobs & wages — boosting productivity but risking informality.
Meet our visitors 👉 go.unu.edu/8maz3
She studies how lower taxes & tariffs in Colombia’s industrial parks affect jobs & wages — boosting productivity but risking informality.
Meet our visitors 👉 go.unu.edu/8maz3
November 9, 2025 at 1:09 PM
🎓 Meet our Visiting PhD Fellow, Laura Contreras Portela!
She studies how lower taxes & tariffs in Colombia’s industrial parks affect jobs & wages — boosting productivity but risking informality.
Meet our visitors 👉 go.unu.edu/8maz3
She studies how lower taxes & tariffs in Colombia’s industrial parks affect jobs & wages — boosting productivity but risking informality.
Meet our visitors 👉 go.unu.edu/8maz3
South Africa’s #EnergyTransition took centre stage at the launch of the Energy Sector Investment Requirements Report this week.
The study estimates R3.5–R4.1 trillion will be needed by 2050 to achieve affordable, low-carbon power.
Read more: go.unu.edu/1eqFT
#SATIED
The study estimates R3.5–R4.1 trillion will be needed by 2050 to achieve affordable, low-carbon power.
Read more: go.unu.edu/1eqFT
#SATIED
November 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
South Africa’s #EnergyTransition took centre stage at the launch of the Energy Sector Investment Requirements Report this week.
The study estimates R3.5–R4.1 trillion will be needed by 2050 to achieve affordable, low-carbon power.
Read more: go.unu.edu/1eqFT
#SATIED
The study estimates R3.5–R4.1 trillion will be needed by 2050 to achieve affordable, low-carbon power.
Read more: go.unu.edu/1eqFT
#SATIED
🌍 How will the EU’s CBAM reshape trade & emissions in 🇿🇦 South Africa & 🇲🇿 Mozambique?
Experts from Purdue University, University of Cape Town, @s-nu.bsky.social & @odi.global discuss the impacts, fairness & policy options in our latest webinar.
Watch here 👉 go.unu.edu/xKqtL
Experts from Purdue University, University of Cape Town, @s-nu.bsky.social & @odi.global discuss the impacts, fairness & policy options in our latest webinar.
Watch here 👉 go.unu.edu/xKqtL
Carbon border adjustment and policy responses in South Africa and Mozambique
What will the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) mean for exporters in South Africa and Mozambique—and how can domestic policies shape the outcom...
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November 8, 2025 at 9:53 AM
🌍 How will the EU’s CBAM reshape trade & emissions in 🇿🇦 South Africa & 🇲🇿 Mozambique?
Experts from Purdue University, University of Cape Town, @s-nu.bsky.social & @odi.global discuss the impacts, fairness & policy options in our latest webinar.
Watch here 👉 go.unu.edu/xKqtL
Experts from Purdue University, University of Cape Town, @s-nu.bsky.social & @odi.global discuss the impacts, fairness & policy options in our latest webinar.
Watch here 👉 go.unu.edu/xKqtL
Have you checked out Poor Protection yet? 📚
Here are 3 key insights you don’t want to miss 👇
1️⃣ Minimal automatic protection in LMICs
2️⃣ Millions left unprotected
3️⃣ Scalable systems needed for the next crisis
Access the book here 🔗 go.unu.edu/nSjP4
Here are 3 key insights you don’t want to miss 👇
1️⃣ Minimal automatic protection in LMICs
2️⃣ Millions left unprotected
3️⃣ Scalable systems needed for the next crisis
Access the book here 🔗 go.unu.edu/nSjP4
November 7, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Have you checked out Poor Protection yet? 📚
Here are 3 key insights you don’t want to miss 👇
1️⃣ Minimal automatic protection in LMICs
2️⃣ Millions left unprotected
3️⃣ Scalable systems needed for the next crisis
Access the book here 🔗 go.unu.edu/nSjP4
Here are 3 key insights you don’t want to miss 👇
1️⃣ Minimal automatic protection in LMICs
2️⃣ Millions left unprotected
3️⃣ Scalable systems needed for the next crisis
Access the book here 🔗 go.unu.edu/nSjP4
Yesterday at #SocialSummit2025, UNU-WIDER and UN DESA, supported by the Government of Finland, co-hosted the Solutions Session "Trust as the Foundation for Social Development." @apvjustino.bsky.social highlighted that 60% of people globally struggle, with many households one shock away from poverty.
November 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Yesterday at #SocialSummit2025, UNU-WIDER and UN DESA, supported by the Government of Finland, co-hosted the Solutions Session "Trust as the Foundation for Social Development." @apvjustino.bsky.social highlighted that 60% of people globally struggle, with many households one shock away from poverty.
The #SocialSummit2025 is live in Doha! 🌍✨
Catch us at the our booth to discuss inequality, social protection, and building trust.
📍Solutions Square, hall 6, QNCC
Don’t miss our Solutions Session with UN DESA and Government of Finland tomorrow: go.unu.edu/hfQhS
@apvjustino.bsky.social
Catch us at the our booth to discuss inequality, social protection, and building trust.
📍Solutions Square, hall 6, QNCC
Don’t miss our Solutions Session with UN DESA and Government of Finland tomorrow: go.unu.edu/hfQhS
@apvjustino.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The #SocialSummit2025 is live in Doha! 🌍✨
Catch us at the our booth to discuss inequality, social protection, and building trust.
📍Solutions Square, hall 6, QNCC
Don’t miss our Solutions Session with UN DESA and Government of Finland tomorrow: go.unu.edu/hfQhS
@apvjustino.bsky.social
Catch us at the our booth to discuss inequality, social protection, and building trust.
📍Solutions Square, hall 6, QNCC
Don’t miss our Solutions Session with UN DESA and Government of Finland tomorrow: go.unu.edu/hfQhS
@apvjustino.bsky.social
📢 New request for research proposals!
How can tools like carbon pricing or fossil fuel subsidy reforms promote sustainability while ensuring equity and inclusion? If you have the answer, we have the research opportunity for you!
Submit your proposals by 20 Dec: go.unu.edu/70BRN
How can tools like carbon pricing or fossil fuel subsidy reforms promote sustainability while ensuring equity and inclusion? If you have the answer, we have the research opportunity for you!
Submit your proposals by 20 Dec: go.unu.edu/70BRN
November 3, 2025 at 3:20 PM
📢 New request for research proposals!
How can tools like carbon pricing or fossil fuel subsidy reforms promote sustainability while ensuring equity and inclusion? If you have the answer, we have the research opportunity for you!
Submit your proposals by 20 Dec: go.unu.edu/70BRN
How can tools like carbon pricing or fossil fuel subsidy reforms promote sustainability while ensuring equity and inclusion? If you have the answer, we have the research opportunity for you!
Submit your proposals by 20 Dec: go.unu.edu/70BRN
Last week was a whirlwind in Uganda!
We spent a lot of time at the Uganda Revenue Authority speaking with staff and researchers, discussing the latest developments of their Secure research data lab.
But the highlight was truly the URA Research Day, watch this recap video:
We spent a lot of time at the Uganda Revenue Authority speaking with staff and researchers, discussing the latest developments of their Secure research data lab.
But the highlight was truly the URA Research Day, watch this recap video:
November 3, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Last week was a whirlwind in Uganda!
We spent a lot of time at the Uganda Revenue Authority speaking with staff and researchers, discussing the latest developments of their Secure research data lab.
But the highlight was truly the URA Research Day, watch this recap video:
We spent a lot of time at the Uganda Revenue Authority speaking with staff and researchers, discussing the latest developments of their Secure research data lab.
But the highlight was truly the URA Research Day, watch this recap video:
The October issue of #WIDERAngle is here!
Explore crisis-ready social protection, profit shifting in LMICs, political power in Mozambique, & inequality in South Africa — not to forget events and job openings at UNU-WIDER.
👉 Read more: go.unu.edu/Wp7V1
Explore crisis-ready social protection, profit shifting in LMICs, political power in Mozambique, & inequality in South Africa — not to forget events and job openings at UNU-WIDER.
👉 Read more: go.unu.edu/Wp7V1
November 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The October issue of #WIDERAngle is here!
Explore crisis-ready social protection, profit shifting in LMICs, political power in Mozambique, & inequality in South Africa — not to forget events and job openings at UNU-WIDER.
👉 Read more: go.unu.edu/Wp7V1
Explore crisis-ready social protection, profit shifting in LMICs, political power in Mozambique, & inequality in South Africa — not to forget events and job openings at UNU-WIDER.
👉 Read more: go.unu.edu/Wp7V1
What does meaningful competition look like in South Africa's port sector?
At a recent #SATIED Seminar, Ryan Hawthorne unpacked how rivalry in port operations can boost efficiency, lower costs & strengthen trade.
📽️Watch the full seminar here: go.unu.edu/Ydg6t
At a recent #SATIED Seminar, Ryan Hawthorne unpacked how rivalry in port operations can boost efficiency, lower costs & strengthen trade.
📽️Watch the full seminar here: go.unu.edu/Ydg6t
November 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM
What does meaningful competition look like in South Africa's port sector?
At a recent #SATIED Seminar, Ryan Hawthorne unpacked how rivalry in port operations can boost efficiency, lower costs & strengthen trade.
📽️Watch the full seminar here: go.unu.edu/Ydg6t
At a recent #SATIED Seminar, Ryan Hawthorne unpacked how rivalry in port operations can boost efficiency, lower costs & strengthen trade.
📽️Watch the full seminar here: go.unu.edu/Ydg6t
Trust is vital for social progress but is under strain globally 🌍
Join us at the #SocialSummit2025 in Doha to discuss rebuilding this trust for poverty eradication and social inclusion. Meet us at the UNU exhibition and our Solutions Session!
Read more: go.unu.edu/hfQhS
Join us at the #SocialSummit2025 in Doha to discuss rebuilding this trust for poverty eradication and social inclusion. Meet us at the UNU exhibition and our Solutions Session!
Read more: go.unu.edu/hfQhS
October 31, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Trust is vital for social progress but is under strain globally 🌍
Join us at the #SocialSummit2025 in Doha to discuss rebuilding this trust for poverty eradication and social inclusion. Meet us at the UNU exhibition and our Solutions Session!
Read more: go.unu.edu/hfQhS
Join us at the #SocialSummit2025 in Doha to discuss rebuilding this trust for poverty eradication and social inclusion. Meet us at the UNU exhibition and our Solutions Session!
Read more: go.unu.edu/hfQhS
New book alert! 📚
"Poor Protection – The Role of Taxes and Social Benefits in the Developing World During Crises" explores if tax systems in the Global South can shield people from shocks. Check it out! 🔗 go.unu.edu/nSjP4
#SOUTHMOD
"Poor Protection – The Role of Taxes and Social Benefits in the Developing World During Crises" explores if tax systems in the Global South can shield people from shocks. Check it out! 🔗 go.unu.edu/nSjP4
#SOUTHMOD
October 30, 2025 at 4:20 PM
New book alert! 📚
"Poor Protection – The Role of Taxes and Social Benefits in the Developing World During Crises" explores if tax systems in the Global South can shield people from shocks. Check it out! 🔗 go.unu.edu/nSjP4
#SOUTHMOD
"Poor Protection – The Role of Taxes and Social Benefits in the Developing World During Crises" explores if tax systems in the Global South can shield people from shocks. Check it out! 🔗 go.unu.edu/nSjP4
#SOUTHMOD
What happens to an economy when the energy system changes?
A new #SATIED paper explores how the energy transition will reshape jobs, investment & stability, and why new ways of thinking are needed to plan for it.
Read more:https://go.unu.edu/9erIZ
A new #SATIED paper explores how the energy transition will reshape jobs, investment & stability, and why new ways of thinking are needed to plan for it.
Read more:https://go.unu.edu/9erIZ
October 30, 2025 at 9:05 AM
What happens to an economy when the energy system changes?
A new #SATIED paper explores how the energy transition will reshape jobs, investment & stability, and why new ways of thinking are needed to plan for it.
Read more:https://go.unu.edu/9erIZ
A new #SATIED paper explores how the energy transition will reshape jobs, investment & stability, and why new ways of thinking are needed to plan for it.
Read more:https://go.unu.edu/9erIZ
UNU-WIDER is in Uganda this week! 🇺🇬 We hosted the Uganda Revenue Authority Research Day with @ictdtax.bsky.social. Key takeaways:
✅ Evidence-based policy is crucial
🤝 Collaboration drives real change
📊 Digital transformation boosts transparency
📣 Public awareness is key for trust
✅ Evidence-based policy is crucial
🤝 Collaboration drives real change
📊 Digital transformation boosts transparency
📣 Public awareness is key for trust
October 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
UNU-WIDER is in Uganda this week! 🇺🇬 We hosted the Uganda Revenue Authority Research Day with @ictdtax.bsky.social. Key takeaways:
✅ Evidence-based policy is crucial
🤝 Collaboration drives real change
📊 Digital transformation boosts transparency
📣 Public awareness is key for trust
✅ Evidence-based policy is crucial
🤝 Collaboration drives real change
📊 Digital transformation boosts transparency
📣 Public awareness is key for trust
📽️ "Fragility is an issue that affects all of us."
At @fiia.fi event on the crisis in global development, @apvjustino.bsky.social warned that most of the world’s extreme poor live in conflict-affected countries, and cutting aid risks deepening both poverty and instability.
At @fiia.fi event on the crisis in global development, @apvjustino.bsky.social warned that most of the world’s extreme poor live in conflict-affected countries, and cutting aid risks deepening both poverty and instability.
October 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
📽️ "Fragility is an issue that affects all of us."
At @fiia.fi event on the crisis in global development, @apvjustino.bsky.social warned that most of the world’s extreme poor live in conflict-affected countries, and cutting aid risks deepening both poverty and instability.
At @fiia.fi event on the crisis in global development, @apvjustino.bsky.social warned that most of the world’s extreme poor live in conflict-affected countries, and cutting aid risks deepening both poverty and instability.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our former board member, Elizabeth Sadoulet. Her impactful work on land reform and rural poverty has greatly influenced UNU-WIDER's research. Our heartfelt condolences to her family and loved ones.
Read some of her transformative work here: go.unu.edu/IfuMR
Read some of her transformative work here: go.unu.edu/IfuMR
October 28, 2025 at 11:45 AM
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our former board member, Elizabeth Sadoulet. Her impactful work on land reform and rural poverty has greatly influenced UNU-WIDER's research. Our heartfelt condolences to her family and loved ones.
Read some of her transformative work here: go.unu.edu/IfuMR
Read some of her transformative work here: go.unu.edu/IfuMR
Global poverty affects 9.8%, 13.6%, 20%… or 48% of human population.
All true, depending on how you count.
Why do these numbers vary so much, and what do they really mean?
Find out in new background note by @andypsumner.bsky.social on global poverty:
👉 go.unu.edu/ICKR0
All true, depending on how you count.
Why do these numbers vary so much, and what do they really mean?
Find out in new background note by @andypsumner.bsky.social on global poverty:
👉 go.unu.edu/ICKR0
October 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Global poverty affects 9.8%, 13.6%, 20%… or 48% of human population.
All true, depending on how you count.
Why do these numbers vary so much, and what do they really mean?
Find out in new background note by @andypsumner.bsky.social on global poverty:
👉 go.unu.edu/ICKR0
All true, depending on how you count.
Why do these numbers vary so much, and what do they really mean?
Find out in new background note by @andypsumner.bsky.social on global poverty:
👉 go.unu.edu/ICKR0
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
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
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
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
🎥 Meet our Visiting PhD Fellow, Jonathan Msoni! 🎓 PhD student at Stellenbosch University & rsearcher at Zambia Revenue Authority, Jonathan studies taxpayer compliance in Zambia. At UNU-WIDER, he evaluates tax amnesty programs and their effects on compliance. Learn more: go.unu.edu/8maz3
October 26, 2025 at 12:51 PM
🎥 Meet our Visiting PhD Fellow, Jonathan Msoni! 🎓 PhD student at Stellenbosch University & rsearcher at Zambia Revenue Authority, Jonathan studies taxpayer compliance in Zambia. At UNU-WIDER, he evaluates tax amnesty programs and their effects on compliance. Learn more: go.unu.edu/8maz3
Trust in institutions is fading worldwide, impacting social cohesion. Join us at the 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 Solutions Session for insights on restoring trust!
📅 5 Nov 2025
🕒 15:00-16:15 (Room 5, QNCC)
Learn more: go.unu.edu/hfQhS
📅 5 Nov 2025
🕒 15:00-16:15 (Room 5, QNCC)
Learn more: go.unu.edu/hfQhS
October 25, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Trust in institutions is fading worldwide, impacting social cohesion. Join us at the 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 Solutions Session for insights on restoring trust!
📅 5 Nov 2025
🕒 15:00-16:15 (Room 5, QNCC)
Learn more: go.unu.edu/hfQhS
📅 5 Nov 2025
🕒 15:00-16:15 (Room 5, QNCC)
Learn more: go.unu.edu/hfQhS
Earlier today, UNU-WIDER joined the #UNDay seminar “What is the Future of the UN?” in Helsinki 🇫🇮
Our own Annett Victorero @annettvs.bsky.social co-moderated a panel on needed UN reforms, discussing how to strengthen global cooperation for a more effective, inclusive UN.🌍
#UN80 #OneUNFinland
Our own Annett Victorero @annettvs.bsky.social co-moderated a panel on needed UN reforms, discussing how to strengthen global cooperation for a more effective, inclusive UN.🌍
#UN80 #OneUNFinland
October 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Earlier today, UNU-WIDER joined the #UNDay seminar “What is the Future of the UN?” in Helsinki 🇫🇮
Our own Annett Victorero @annettvs.bsky.social co-moderated a panel on needed UN reforms, discussing how to strengthen global cooperation for a more effective, inclusive UN.🌍
#UN80 #OneUNFinland
Our own Annett Victorero @annettvs.bsky.social co-moderated a panel on needed UN reforms, discussing how to strengthen global cooperation for a more effective, inclusive UN.🌍
#UN80 #OneUNFinland