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Transition-critical minerals (Policy note)

Shahrukh Wani, Jonathan Leape, Tim Dobermann
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IGC welcomes Sir Andrew Steer as Professor in Practice

IGC Press Release
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Inclusive education and work permits: Transforming lives of Syrian refugees in Jordan

Sarah Winton
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Understanding the gradual adoption of electricity in rural South Africa

Taryn Dinkelman
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The economic impact of sustainability standards on coffee farmers in Ethiopia

Tesfaye Berihun
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Gender equality

The challenges and prospects for increasing women’s mobility in Pakistan

Sarah Thompson
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Female politicians in India
Gender equality

Are women legislators better for forest conservation?

Sutirtha Bandyopadhyay, Naveen Hari, Bipasha Maity, Pranabes Probeshika Dutta
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Self sufficient nations tax for growth

Tax talks: Seminars with substance

1 May – 4 August 2025 online
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Five lessons for simplifying tax systems in Commonwealth countries

Twivwe Siwale
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How safe transport could unlock women's labour force participation in Pakistan ↗

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Meet our researchers

The IGC works with hundreds of top academics in leading universities around the world. These academics are experts in their fields and are able to provide insights on our research engagements.

Nada Eissa

Associate Professor, Georgetown University
Sandra Sequeira

Sandra Sequeira

Associate Professor of Development Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

Nava Ashraf

Professor of Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

Mar Reguant

Professor of Economics, Northwestern University