On 4 September, renowned economist Gabriel Zucman addressed the lagging progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals set for 2030, emphasizing the critical role of tax reforms. Speaking at the 28th WIDER Annual Lecture held in Helsinki, Finland, and streamed online through UNTV, Zucman highlighted how the current tax systems widen the gap between the ultra-wealthy and the less affluent, perpetuating inequality globally.
With a heavy heart, we mourn the loss of Giovanni Andrea Cornia, Director of UNU-WIDER from 1995 to 1999, who passed away on 10 July 2024. His tenure, though brief, was marked by innovation and helped steer the Institute through the challenges of the...
In an innovative step toward democratizing access to advanced policy analysis tools, UNU-WIDER releases a comprehensive online training course on tax-benefit microsimulation modelling for policy analysis. The course teaches analysts and researchers...
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New book lays out path for green growth from extractive industries in low-income countries
