Blog
The International Growth Centre (IGC) blog features economic research with real-world policy applications in developing countries.
Authored by economists, policymakers, and development practitioners, the blog offers insights into global challenges, including gender equality, resilient and sustainable development, effective taxation, and rapid urbanisation.
Recent blogs
How Zambia is improving AI evaluation with ground truth data
Beyond “Is development adaptation?”: Rethinking climate resilience in development policy
Gender, fragility, and energy access: A neglected intersection
Enabling entrepreneurs: Business training for high-potential firms in Uganda
Urban accessibility in cities: Why is Jordan falling behind?
How did Mozambique become one of the world’s poorest countries?
Climate series
Beyond “Is development adaptation?”: Rethinking climate resilience in development policy
Beyond green jobs: How climate change is reshaping work
Can solar panels improve energy access for low-income households in Pakistan?
Collective management of natural resources for post-conflict recovery
Can climate change-induced resource scarcity increase the likelihood of conflict?
Understanding consumer behaviour to accelerate India’s clean energy transition
Data and AI series
How Zambia is improving AI evaluation with ground truth data
Using machine learning to strengthen tax compliance: Lessons from Pakistan
How AI is transforming tax administration across the Commonwealth
Harnessing AI, data and technology for growth in Pakistan
From promise to practice: Making AI work in LMIC governments
Intelligent taxation and AI: Promises and pitfalls
Blog series on gender equality
Gender, fragility, and energy access: A neglected intersection
Understanding voter attitudes toward women's political leadership in Nepal
Tackling the misallocation of women's talent in India’s labour market
When inclusion pays: Evidence from Pakistan’s board diversity mandate
Strengthening women’s property rights in Pakistan brings opportunities – and new challenges
Women's economic empowerment is key to Pakistan's development
The IGC blog is an online platform for researchers and development practitioners to present and apply their research to the policymaking world.
Research-based analysis and commentary on Indian growth and development to promote more evidence-based policy.
A platform for economists, policymakers, practitioners, donors, the private sector and others interested in development to discuss key policy issues. Supported by the IGC, CEPR, and PEDL.