Addressing the economic challenges of COVID-19 in developing countries

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  Matter of Pride: Engendering LGBTQ+ inclusivity in... Julia Liborio, Nikita Sharma

  As countries around the world celebrate Pride in June and reflect on the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ communities, this blog presents ways in which research can be more inclusive...

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  Online BREAD conference on the economics of Africa

  7 July 2021

  We are pleased to announce the BREAD Conference on the Economics of Africa, hosted by the International Growth Centre and co-organized with the African Economic Research...

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  Cash transfers as COVID-19 relief: Evidence from Ghana Dean Karlan, Matt Lowe, Robert Darko Osei, Isaac Osei-Akoto, Ben Roth, Chris Udry

  Well-targeted mobile money transfer programmes can be an effective policy tool to smooth consumption during pandemics, especially among the neediest populations. The COVID-19...

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  Does climate change cause conflict? Emilie Yam

  A growing body of evidence suggests there are strong links between climate and conflict in both developed and developing countries. The effects of climate change, such as...

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  Building climate-responsive social protection Shahid Vaziralli

  As climate-related natural disasters occur with increasing frequency, disproportionally impacting poorer countries, robust social protection systems will become ever more...

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  Can growth truly be sustainable? Matthieu Teachout

  A sustainable approach to growth provides economic opportunities for the poor, builds resilience, and prepares low-income countries for the impacts of climate change while...

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