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The IGC works with policymakers in developing countries to promote inclusive and sustainable growth through pathbreaking research.
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    International Growth Centre
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    Dec 1, 2021
    You can now register for the BREAD lecture series in Spring 2022. This semester-long course will cover education, credit, insurance, risk and migration. The course is open and free of charge to all interested PhD students worldwide. theigc.org/event/bread-ig…
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    International Growth Centre
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    Sep 29, 2023
    📣 Available research #funding 📣 The IGC's call for proposals is now open, inviting submissions for full and small research grants, focusing on #sustainablegrowth in developing countries. 🔗 Click here for more details and guidance on how to apply ➡️ theigc.org/funding/call-f…
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    International Growth Centre
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    Nov 5, 2021
    🇿🇲 Yesterday, IGC's Director Paul Collier, Executive Director Jonathan Leape & @ShahrukhWani met with His Excellency @HHichilema, President of Zambia. It was a pleasure to host the President & his delegation @LSEnews for an insightful conversation about future engagements.
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    International Growth Centre
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    Sep 27, 2021
    📢 FUNDING OPPORTUNITY! We are pleased to announce a new call for proposals for PhD students and early-career researchers, who are invited to submit projects relevant to promoting sustainable & inclusive growth in developing countries. ➡️ bit.ly/IGC-call #EconTwitter
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    International Growth Centre
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    Jul 14, 2022
    🗣️ FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: We are pleased to announce a new call for proposals! Researchers are invited to submit projects that examine the challenges of balancing economic growth and addressing the effects of #climatechange. ➡️ bit.ly/IGC-call #EconTwitter
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    International Growth Centre
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    Oct 7, 2020
    'Cities are about bringing people together' - @JenniferMusisi says COVID-19 gives us a chance to rethink cities and reap their benefits. #IGCCOVID19
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    International Growth Centre
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    Jul 20, 2022
    Are you a PhD student or early-career researcher wanting to start your pilot study or do exploratory research? The IGC call for proposals is now open! We are interested in projects relevant to promoting sustainable growth in developing countries: bit.ly/IGC-call
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    International Growth Centre
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    Jun 26, 2023
    🚨 Call for papers! 🚨 IGC and @YaleEGC are co-hosting the 'Firms, #trade, and #development conference' on 19 and 20 October, 2023. Submit your papers by 14 August. More information below ⏬
    IGC/EGC Firms, Trade, and Development Conference 2023
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    International Growth Centre
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    Jul 15, 2020
    We are proud to launch the Little Book of Growth Ideas! 🎉 The book showcases some of our most transformational ideas from the last 10 years that have expanded knowledge or changed policy in the developing world. Read more: theigc.org/?p=31621 #IdeasMatterIGC #EconTwitter
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    International Growth Centre
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    Mar 23, 2021
    📢CALL FOR PAPERS📝 The first BREAD Conference on the Economics of Africa is now accepting submissions from interested researchers on any topic related to #DevEcon in #Africa 🌍 Learn more & submit your paper by 3 May 2021: bit.ly/3tN49K1 #EconTwitter @NU_GPRL
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    International Growth Centre
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    Jul 29, 2024
    The IGC #callforproposals is now open 🟢 We welcome research proposals on #sustainable economic growth in low- and middle-income countries across four themes: 1️⃣ Firms, trade and productivity 2️⃣ State effectiveness 3️⃣ Cities 4️⃣ Energy and environment
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    International Growth Centre
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    Jun 26, 2021
    The BREAD Conference on the Economics of Africa is happening soon! Researchers will present new findings on topics such as gender, education, agriculture, technology and more. Join us online on 7, 8, 9 July🌍: bit.ly/3tN49K1 #EconTwitter @NU_GPRL
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    International Growth Centre
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    Aug 19, 2023
    📣 We are #hiring for multiple positions: - Policy Economist (State Fragility initiative) - Initiatives Assistant - Country Economist (Uganda) - 2x Policy Economist (Tax for Growth initiative) - Project Manager (Aceli Africa Evaluation) #Apply now! 📝
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    International Growth Centre
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    Jul 29, 2018
    We are deeply concerned to hear of the arrest on unspecified charges of @AjakPeter. See below statement from Jonathan Leape, Executive Director of the IGC.