Tewodros Gebrewolde, IGC Ethiopia was featured in @cnn.com's special on Ethiopia's economic transformation, sharing insights on the country's economic progress and the opportunities ahead. Watch the programme: edition.cnn.com/2026/08/03/w... #EconomicGrowth

Ethiopia’s economic transformation | CNN

CNN explores how Ethiopia is using its resources and infrastructure to drive growth and trade.

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For years, pregnant women in Mozambique waited hours for antenatal care. A simple scheduling tool cut waiting times by 100 minutes. Our new film shows how this tool helped shape national policy and transform maternal healthcare. #GrowthUnlocked 🎥 Watch the film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=O93R...

Transforming healthcare delivery in Mozambique

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AI is only as good as the data used to evaluate it. Zambia's experience shows why local, high-quality ground truth data is essential for trustworthy AI. Read our latest blog: https://www.theigc.org/blogs/data-and-ai/evaluating-ai-performance-zambia #AI #GroundTruthData

How Zambia is improving AI evaluation with ground truth data

The Zambia Evidence Lab's work on classifying labour force survey data explores how to build trustworthy datasets for AI evaluation in LMICs

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Pleased to see our electricity reliability workshop with GIMPA-PURC's Centre of Excellence in Public featured in My Joy Online. ⚡The discussion highlighted the importance of evidence-based solutions to strengthen Ghana's power sector. myjoyonline.com/government-m...

Government moves to strengthen power grid - MyJoyOnline

Dr Yussif Sulemana, Technical Advisor to the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, says Government is investing in power infrastructure to improve grid reliability.

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We were delighted by the rich discussions at our co-hosted Governing w/ AI in LMICs event. Successful governing w/ #AI is not about the tech💻, but about solving real public problems, building strong foundations, generating evidence, & governing AI responsibly.

What do governments need before AI can deliver real public value? Today's opening panel explored why strong institutions, trusted data & public-sector capability matter just as much as the technology itself. World Bank, @lsedatascience.bsky.social, the Human Rights Trust Fund

Imagine manually classifying 8,000 survey responses. See how ZamStats & IGC's Zambia Evidence Lab are using AI to improve labour market statistics in #Zambia. On Wednesday we will discuss how AI can strengthen governments in LMICs: theigc.org/events/2026/... #GovTech

Ahead of our Governing w/ AI in LMICs event, we asked speakers to share their views about AI adoption. 💡"If advanced AI boosts productivity in frontier economies, developing countries risk falling behind unless they adopt it quickly." Shahrukh Wani, IGC theigc.org/events/2026/...

What does it take for governments in LMICs to adopt AI on their own terms? "Strong data systems, capable institutions & public trust." Ahead of our upcoming discussion, we're sharing one perspective on the foundations for effective AI governance. theigc.org/events/2026/...

Is development enough to build climate resilience? As climate risks intensify, resilience cannot remain a separate agenda. Our blog explores how governments can embed climate resilience into planning & implementation. Read more: theigc.org/blogs/climat... #Development

Beyond “Is development adaptation?”: Rethinking climate resilience in development policy

Discussions at an IGC roundtable explored how governments can integrate climate resilience into development policy, financing, and implementation

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Applications are open for the 2026-27 Professional Diploma in Urban Development at Africa Urban Lab. Designed for professionals passionate about African cities, the programme combines applied learning & in-person teaching. Apply by 1 August: https://www.aul.city/admissions

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Empowering the African City Builders of Tomorrow

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Registration is now open for the Firms, Trade, & Development Conference 2026! 📍Yale + virtual 📅10-11 September 2026 Join leading researchers for two days of discussions on firms, trade, development, & this year's new climate & environment session. theigc.org/events/firms...

Firms, Trade, and Development Conference 2026

Attend the Firms, Trade, and Development conference at Yale University on September 10–11, 2026, hosted by IGC and Yale EGC, in person or online.

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Ahead of our upcoming Governing w/ AI in LMICs event, we're sharing perspectives from participants on what governments need to govern AI effectively. Today's quote from Parth Ahya, Renaissance Philanthropy, argues that policymakers need hands-on experience w/ AI. theigc.org/events/2026/...

Africa's cities are growing fast. Decisions made today shape urban form for decades. We've drawn on evidence showing that planning infrastructure before settlement can avoid much higher costs later. More in the latest The Economist article. www.economist.com/middle-east-...

Africa’s new middle class is putting down roots in the suburbs

For a glimpse of the continent’s future, visit the edges of its burgeoning cities

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Energy poverty & gender inequality reinforce one another, especially in fragile & conflict-affected settings. Our new SFi synthesis paper explores how gender-responsive energy interventions can improve safety, resilience & livelihoods. Read more: theigc.org/publications...

The gender-energy nexus in fragile contexts

This paper explores the gender–energy nexus in fragile & conflict-affected settings, examining how energy poverty disproportionately affects women and girls.

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How can governments use AI to improve public services? On 29 July, we're bringing together ministers, researchers and tech leaders to explore what responsible AI in government looks like for LMICs. https://www.theigc.org/events/2026/governing-ai-low-and-middle-income-countries-lmics

How can research help accelerate the energy transition? Explore the new EIIL, a partnership between Tata Power, LSE and the IGC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ularwp6HiXM 🔗 https://www.theigc.org/initiatives/energy-insights-and-innovation-lab

Powering the future Voxpop | International Growth Centre

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How can we build stronger markets for business development services that help #SMEs grow? 💡At this year's DCED Global Seminar in Nairobi, we shared evidence on what works: targeted support, tailored advice, peer learning, & stronger BDS markets. theigc.org/initiatives/...

Energy poverty affects women disproportionately, especially in fragile & conflict-affected settings. Our blog explores why gender-responsive energy policies are essential for improving lives and building more resilient societies. ⬇️ https://www.theigc.org/blogs/gender-fragility-energy-intersection

How can we improve decision-making where reliable data is hardest to collect? Our new paper explores how innovative data sources can help fill evidence gaps in fragile and conflict-affected settings. 📄 Report: theigc.org/publications... 📄Policy brief: theigc.org/publications...

Innovative data solutions for fragile and conflict-affected settings

innovative data solutions can complement traditional statistical systems in fragile and conflict-affected settings

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If you've enjoyed our BREAD and Development Economics courses, or other opportunities to connect with researchers across the development economics community, you may be interested in IDEA – a new global, open, democratically governed association for development economists ⬇️

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Welcome to IDEA!

Can business training help small firms grow? New evidence from Uganda suggests targeted business training is associated with stronger business performance and innovation, with important lessons for supporting SME growth in developing countries. #MSMEDay

Enabling entrepreneurs: Business training for high-potential firms in Uganda

Evidence shows business training and mentoring in Uganda improved practices, revenue, and profits for high-potential firms.

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Yesterday, at the #LCAW2026 Economics of Climate Change public event, speakers asked: Are we deploying climate capital in the wrong places? A thought-provoking discussion at LSE on how to direct capital where it can have the greatest impact. theigc.org/events/econo...

📢 Deadline extended! Submit your paper to #LSEEnvironmentWeek2026 by 5 July 2026. We welcome submissions across #environment, energy & climate #economics and related fields. ✈️ Travel & accommodation funding available for presenters. 📄Submit here: lse-environment-week.com/environment-...

#NOVAFRICA2026 Policy Roundtable starting now! “Job Creation in Africa” @dmckenzie.bsky.social, #WorldBank #EgasDaniel, @theigc.bsky.social - Mozambique #HelenaValente, #CESO #NOVAFRICA2026 #JobsInAfrica

How accessible are Jordan’s cities? IGC research finds that while congestion is a challenge - especially in Amman - the distance people travel to reach key services and amenities may be an even greater barrier to mobility. Read more in our latest blog ⬇️

Urban accessibility in cities: Why is Jordan falling behind?

Lower urban accessibility in Jordan may stem more from long travel distances to essential services than from traffic congestion.

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Join us to discuss the economic ideas that are shaping climate action. Feat André Corrêa do Lago, Robin Burgess, José Scheinkman, Rohini Pande, Catherine Wolfram & Juliano Assunção. 📍LSE & online 🗓️ 24 June theigc.org/events/econo... #LCAW2026 @gsos-lse.bsky.social @lse-sticerd-case.bsky.social

🎧Delighted to share that our exhibition "Sounding out climate-friendly urban policies" is open at LSE (London), as part of the #LSEFestival. Experience immersive soundscapes from Ghana, Uganda & Jordan. 📅 15 June–2 July 🎟️ Free, open to all theigc.org/events/lse-f...

Mozambique was recently ranked as the world's second-poorest country by the World Bank. Our latest blog examines the evidence behind the estimate, what may explain it, and the challenges of comparing poverty across countries. theigc.org/blogs/mozamb... #Mozambique #Poverty

How did Mozambique become one of the world’s poorest countries?

Why is Mozambique ranked the world’s second-poorest country? Explore the data, methodology, and challenges behind global poverty estimates.

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🎧 What does climate change sound like? Visit our exhibition at #LSEFestival and experience immersive soundscapes that bring climate challenges to life. 📅 15 Jun–2 Jul 📍 Marshall Building, LSE https://www.theigc.org/events/lse-festival-exhibition-sounding-out-climate-friendly-urban-policies