The goal of the conference is to bring together leading economists working on public economics in developing countries. The event provides an opportunity for researchers from different universities and countries to discuss their work in a relaxed atmosphere and to develop long-term collaborative...

The ABCDE Organizing Committee is issuing a call for papers, empirical and theoretical, investigating the main drivers of productivity with particular attention to the role of the law, institutions, and norms. Possible topics include: - Firm Productivity - Human Capital and Skill Formation -...

This winter school seeks to address theoretical, empirical and methodological ideas, insights and challenges relating to research on work, care and welfare attitudes.

The theme of this conference is development in Sub-Saharan Africa. Submissions are encouraged on all topics related to development in the African continent, broadly defined.

This year, the keynote speakers and panel sessions will focus on the topic of “Causes and Consequences of Formality and Informality”. Papers dealing with developed countries and transitions economies are welcome if they prove to be relevant for the purpose of the conference and our...

Topics: 1. Diagnosis of labor market conditions and vulnerability in middle and low income countries. 2. Links between the business environment, labor demand and poverty reduction. 3. Benefits/costs of structural reforms and globalization for workers 4. Causes and consequences of formality and...

The course explores key elements in designing efficient, equitable and financially sustainable population policies and reproductive health programs in the context of health sector reform and Millennium Development Goals. After attending the course, participants learn to recognize how the...

The first World Congress on Communication for Development will focus on demonstrating that communication for development is an essential ingredient for meeting today’s most pressing development challenges and, as such, should be more fully integrated in development policy and practice.