New directions in development economics

This project acts as an instrument for UNU-WIDER to conduct small-scale projects or studies on topics of immediate policy importance that deserve a swift and critical response; to experiment with the application of new analytical techniques to development issues, and to build new research ideas that may then constitute the basis of larger projects in the main programme. Small projects may include empirical evaluation of development insights; trade reform and employment; development economics and public policy; poverty measurement and inequality.

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Focal point: Finn Tarp

Communications: Annett Victorero

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    SOAS Seminar on Aid and Development in Asia and Africa

    Organised by School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London and the UK Office of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The panel of Speakers and Discussants includes: Ernest Aryeetey, Chairperson of the Board of UNU...

    Thu, 17 February 2011 – Fri, 18 February 2011
    Khalili Lecture Theater (B1), School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), London, United Kingdom
    Past event
    Seminar
    Aid, Growth, and Development: Have We Come Full Circle?

    Presentation by Finn Tarp, Director UNU-WIDER, and Tony Addison, Chief Economist and Deputy Director UNU-WIDER See working paper Working Paper 2010/96 Aid, Growth, and Development: Have We Come Full Circle?

    Wed, 6 October 2010
    Unit for Development Policy Planning of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Helsinki, Finland
    Past event
    Lecture
    Aid, Growth, and Development

    The question of foreign aid's impact on economic growth and development is highly controversial and excites polarised opinions. Optimistic views of aid are exemplified by those of Jeffrey Sachs, who calls for a doubling of worldwide aid flows as a...

    Wed, 19 May 2010
    Bergen Resource Centre for International Development, Juss II, Jekteviksbakken 31, Bergen, Norway
    Past event
    Conference
    UNU-WIDER 25th Anniversary Conference: The Triple Crisis – Finance, Food and Climate Change

    In the 25 years of UNU-WIDER’s existence both foundational and responsive research have been carried out, aiming to be innovative and relevant in advancing development economics research and policy-making with a strong focus on poverty reduction and...

    Thu, 13 May 2010 – Sat, 15 May 2010
    Marina Congress Center, Katajanokanlaituri 6 B, Helsinki, Finland
    Past event
    Presentation
    For or Against Official Development Assistance?

    In this event, international development scholar Finn Tarp, will explore the highly controversial topic of aid and its effectiveness in light of recent bestsellers on the subject such as Dambisa Moyo's Dead Aid and Paul Colliers's The Bottom Billion...

    Mon, 19 April 2010
    UN Headquarters, New York. Conference room 6, Temporary North Lawn Building, New York, United States
    Past event
    Seminar
    Webcast: Global Crisis, More Than Just Economics

    The United Nations University Office at the UN, New York is organizing a discussion as part of its Worldwide in NY Series entitled Global Crisis, More Than Just Economics with Prof. Finn Tarp, Director of the World Institute for Development Economics...

    Thu, 28 January 2010
    United Nations University Office at the UN, New York, United States
    Past event
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