Past Events
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IGC Patna Summer School in Development Economics (Online)
The International Growth Centre, directed by the London School of Economics (LSE) and University of Oxford, along with the Centre for Development Studies (CDS) Thiruvananthapuram are organising the 3rd IGC Patna Summer School in Development Economics 5th - 9th July 2021. The workshop will be held virtually and is intended for advanced PhD students, students with recent...
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Building better data to support sustainable urbanisation in the Commonwealth
The Commonwealth Association of Architects, in collaboration with the International Growth Centre, Ordnance Survey and Nesta Challenges, is pleased to announce a series of three inter-linked online events the aim of which is to explore how to ‘Build Better Data to Support Sustainable Urbanisation in the Commonwealth’. The series is held on 5 - 7 July 2021 in...
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Consumer incentive schemes and other tax compliance strategies in developing countries
Presentation - Data visualisation of consumer incentive schemes around the world https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTpTULSmCnk Presentation - Messaging matters: The effects of different messages on individual tax payment in Uganda https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xF_EzCrkXE Consumer incentive schemes are programs that revenue Administrations can use to boost...
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IGC India Research Conference: Evidence for state effectiveness on Bihar
An effective state with strong and inclusive institutions is a fundamental requirement for sustaining economic growth. The quality of governance and public service delivery can affect economic growth due to its impact on human capital, widening poverty, increasing inequality and corruption. It is agreed that there is a governance deficit in India and Bihar and while there...
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The impact of COVID-19 in India and pathways to recovery
The ongoing COVID-19 health crisis has affected lives across the world and caused a massive economic shock. The situation in India is particularly dire, with a deadly second wave of infections sweeping across the country. Last year, India imposed one of the strictest lockdowns in the world to limit virus transmission, which led to severe economic losses and hardships for...