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by Giulia Mascagni

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Big congratulation to my former @ids.ac.uk colleague @apvjustino.bsky.social for her appointment as the next Director of @unu-wider.bsky.social This is great news, I look forward to working together in the new capacity!
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United Nations University @ununiversity.bsky.social · Aug 8
Prof. @apvjustino.bsky.social Appointed as Next Director of
@unu-wider.bsky.social

Bringing over two decades of experience researching inequality, governance and inclusive development, Prof. Justino is the first woman to lead UNU-WIDER.

Her term will begin on 1 May 2026.

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Prof. @apvjustino.bsky.social Appointed as Next Director of
@unu-wider.bsky.social

Bringing over two decades of experience researching inequality, governance and inclusive development, Prof. Justino is the first woman to lead UNU-WIDER.

Her term will begin on 1 May 2026.

ℹ️ buff.ly/R2y4ZgK
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ids.ac.uk
The government's anti-immigration stance will make it harder to tackle challenges at home + abroad says @petertaylor-uk.bsky.social

https://researchprofessionalnews.pulse.ly/1zv7yr07qd @resprofnews.bsky.social
Migration crackdown will cut off the UK from global knowledge - Research Professional News
Government’s rhetoric undermines the ability to tackle challenges at home and abroad, says Peter Taylor
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ictdtax.bsky.social
Fragile contexts are home to 24% of the world’s population (1.9 billion people) and 73% of the world’s extreme poor.

Here are three reasons why donors should prioritise investment in strengthening tax systems and how to do so: ow.ly/GiMc50VJu4H

#FFD4 #PublicFinance #FragileStates
Why tax matters in fragile states and how donors can support it
In fragile and conflict-affected states, taxation is often treated as a secondary concern. But this misses a central point: taxation is not just about raising revenue, it is also foundational to the s...
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by Giulia Mascagni

giuliamascagni.bsky.social
With aid declining, FfD4 must include a concrete commitment to scale up investment in tax systems. Reaching one billion USD in aid for tax by 2030 is a credible commitment and a great investment in sustainable development. Read more here:
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Institute of Development Studies (IDS) @ids.ac.uk · Apr 26
After cuts to ODA budgets, it's crucial to invest in strengthening tax systems, argues IDS researcher & Executive Director of ICTD @giuliamascagni.bsky.social 👇 #FfD4

https://ac.pulse.ly/y0ubtyzuhc
With aid declining, FfD4 must include concrete commitment to scale up investment in tax systems - Institute of Development Studies
Researcher calls for scaled up investment in tax systems ahead of the major Fundraising for Development conference in Spain.
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ids.ac.uk
After cuts to ODA budgets, it's crucial to invest in strengthening tax systems, argues IDS researcher & Executive Director of ICTD @giuliamascagni.bsky.social 👇 #FfD4

https://ac.pulse.ly/y0ubtyzuhc
With aid declining, FfD4 must include concrete commitment to scale up investment in tax systems - Institute of Development Studies
Researcher calls for scaled up investment in tax systems ahead of the major Fundraising for Development conference in Spain.
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Reposted by Giulia Mascagni

sns.it
With the words with which Sandro Pertini, seventh President of the Italian Republic, proclaimed the general strike from Radio Milano Libera, we wish you all a happy 80th anniversary of the #Liberation from Nazi-Fascism and sundry 🌹
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Reposted by Giulia Mascagni

columbiaup.bsky.social
We are delighted to announce that Max Gallien has been named as the recipient of the 2025 APSA-IPSA Theodore J. Lowi First Book Award for his first book titled SMUGGLERS AND STATES. buff.ly/4G316B6 @maxgallien.bsky.social @ipsa.org @apsa.bsky.social
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by Michael A. Clemens — Reposted by Giulia Mascagni

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www.nytimes.com/2025/04/19/w...
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Reposted by Giulia Mascagni, Jen Nelles

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Resistance with slides:

when presenting scientific evidence created by federal data and/or $

tell your audience what they won’t be seeing more of

Slides templates here

https://sites.google.com/view/tobeclear/
ToBeClear It is important for researchers to be clear, factual, and transparent about how federal priorities are affecting research. We therefore want to acknowledge that this work has been impacted by recent United States federal executive actions. This research has been affected by U.S. federal executive actions. Data removed that was used for this study • Example #1 • Example #2 • Example #3 Image Image This research has been affected by U.S. federal executive actions. Data at risk from lack of updating or maintenance due to cuts in personnel or funding used in this study • Example #1 • Example #2 • Example #3 • Example #4 • Sub example • Sub Example • Sub example • Example #5
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Reposted by Giulia Mascagni

tbandulairwin.bsky.social
Spent the last two days in deep conversation about tax and conflict with this brilliant group in Helsinki, @unu-wider.bsky.social. More on our meeting and work here! www.wider.unu.edu/event/tax-co...
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ictdtax.bsky.social
It’s time for a broader, bolder feminist fiscal agenda, argue
Caren Grown, @giuliamascagni.bsky.social & @rhiannoncm.bsky.social.

🚺 Today's @un-ecosoc.bsky.social meeting on #gender and #tax is a key opportunity to move in this direction.

READ 👉 ow.ly/CejT50Vqixp

#IWD2025 @brookings.edu
Time for a broader, bolder approach to tax justice for women - ICTD
As policymakers gather to discuss gender and tax at the UN today, this blog draws on research to call for moving beyond a narrow focus on gender bias in tax policy toward a broader, more effective fem...
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by Timothy Snyder — Reposted by Giulia Mascagni, İhsan Yılmaz, Benny Geys , and 9 more

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If you accept that non-citizens have no right to due process, you are accepting that citizens have no right to due process. All the government has to do is claim that you are not a citizen; without due process you have no chance to prove the contrary.
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khoavuumn.bsky.social
I accidentally sent out my LaTeX preamble to my group chat.
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ictdtax.bsky.social
Faced with some of the worse #debt levels in over a decade, #African countries will likely need to increase their revenue sources to balance the books. What about starting by looking at #tax contributions from #wealthycitizens?

theconversation.com/wealthy-afri...
Wealthy Africans often don’t pay tax: the answer lies in smarter collection - expert
African countries need to implement effective approaches to ensure wealthy citizens make a bigger tax contribution.
theconversation.com
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phdskat.org
Reminder that in recent history, a 10% drop in tax revenue, anywhere in the developed world, has basically only happened during the global financial crisis
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by Michael A. Clemens — Reposted by Giulia Mascagni

poverty-action.bsky.social
Hello, World! IPA is now on BlueSky.
Bringing evidence, conversations, and the latest from #GlobalDev. Join us as we explore what works—and what doesn’t—to improve lives.
Follow along for research, RCTs, and impact in action.
#EconSky #Development #ImpactEvaluation #PovertyReduction
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by Justin Wolfers — Reposted by Giulia Mascagni, Arnab Bhattacharjee

justinwolfers.bsky.social
If econ memes had a Nobel Prize, @khoavuumn.bsky.social would have won it by popular acclaim. He's beloved in our community of online economists for his kindness and wit. Definite follow.
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by Michael A. Clemens — Reposted by Giulia Mascagni

michaelemann.bsky.social
"Crowds Stand Up for Science Across the United States" by Kimberly M. S. Cartier, Emily Dieckmann, Jennifer Schmidt and Grace van Deelen for @agu.org. #Eos:

eos.org/articles/cro...
Crowds Stand Up for Science Across the United States - Eos
Funding freezes, firings, and censorship have sent shockwaves through the science community since January. Scientists and supporters are standing up in defense.
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Reposted by Giulia Mascagni

itaxjournal.bsky.social
Can taxpayer education improve compliance? Evidence from Rwanda shows that training new taxpayers significantly increases filing, reduces zero-tax reporting, and boosts tax due. Effects persist over time, driven by lower compliance costs and better tax knowledge.
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Reposted by Giulia Mascagni

birgitt.bsky.social
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The People Carrying Out Musk’s Plans at DOGE (Gift Article)
The Times identified 50 people within the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, a group formed by Elon Musk that in a short few weeks has radically upended federal agencies.
www.nytimes.com
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Reposted by Giulia Mascagni

rmac.bsky.social
To go along with our piece today, we published an extensive list of folks associated with DOGE. It builds off and adds to the strong work that Wired, WaPo, ProPublica and other pubs have been doing.

The public has a right to know who is dismantling the government.

www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Who Is in DOGE? Tracking Its Staffers and Allies in the Federal Government
The Times identified 49 people within the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, a group formed by Elon Musk that in a short few weeks has radically upended federal agencies.
www.nytimes.com
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by Dani Rodrik — Reposted by Giulia Mascagni

drodrik.bsky.social
Utterly disgraceful youtube.com/watch?v=uqOO...
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by Michael A. Clemens — Reposted by Giulia Mascagni

thedailybeast.bsky.social
Elon Musk falsely accused prominent lawyer and CNN legal analyst Norm Eisen of leading a “crime family” after he discovered a woman with the same last name who worked for an organization that accepted funds from USAID.

The only problem? The woman, Tamar Eisen, is of no relation to Norm Eisen.
Musk Makes Big Mistake While Trying to Smear CNN Legal Analyst
The billionaire DOGE chief found a woman with the same last name as a lawyer he hates. Cue the conspiracy.
www.thedailybeast.com
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Reposted by Giulia Mascagni, Stefan Dercon

ciffchild.bsky.social
Our letter to the Prime Minister expressing deep concern regarding his decision to cut ODA.

This will have a direct and devastating impact on the lives of millions. The aid budget is an important instrument for long-term stability and economic partnership. We hope the government will reconsider.
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by Lyla Mehta — Reposted by Giulia Mascagni

lylamehta.bsky.social
Starmer’s govt promised to restore the aid budget to 0.7%. Now it’s been slashed to 0.3% ostensibly due defense.

Increasing wealth tax could open up funds for aid & public spending. But they’d rather follow Trump & increase vulnerabilities of the poor.
#UKAID

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Starmer’s cuts are a huge mistake – foreign aid is an investment, not an expense | Halima Begum
At the height of the cold war, the west advanced its soft power through aid and development spending. If we cut that now, who will fill the vacuum?, asks Halima Begum of Oxfam
www.theguardian.com
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leecrawfurd.bsky.social
Keir Starmer on 2021 aid cuts:
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ids.ac.uk
@petertaylor-uk.bsky.social IDS Director on UK's aid cut:
"This reduction in aid of billions of pounds in real terms is a disappointing and short-sighted move from the Labour Government.

Increasing spending on defence should not come at the expense of development."

www.ids.ac.uk/press-releas...
‘Devastating blow’ to UK’s aid budget - Institute of Development Studies
In response to the Prime Minister’s announcement to cut the overseas development assistance from 0.5 percent to 0.3 percent of GNI by 2027 to fund the increased defence budget, Professor Peter Taylor,...
www.ids.ac.uk
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maxgallien.bsky.social
📖 🚣 📖 Two more book talks coming up:
If you're at Oxford or Cambridge in March, I'll be popping over to chat about "Smugglers and States - Negotiating the Maghreb at its Margins"!
🗓️ OX: 4 March, 17:00 (St Antony's / MEC)
🗓️ CAM: 13 March, 15:00 (CDS SG1/2)
Details below:
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sarahquinn.bsky.social
This is a trick question. A sociological finding doesn't count as a breakthrough until an economist rediscovers it.
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Laura K. Nelson @lauraknelson.bsky.social · Feb 12
Ok sociology, what do you think are genuine breakthroughs that our field has made. Contributions that might convince skeptical but sympathetic *academics* (not the public) of the value of our field? I'll brainstorm some of mine in the thread - I treat sociology very broadly
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