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3 presentations, 9 takeaways on the long-term impact of COVID-19 on learning and how education systems can respond
On the third day of the annual UNU-WIDER Conference on 8 September, RISE presented findings from three studies on COVID-19's impact on education systems ...
COVID-19 WIDER Development ConferenceBlog
COVID-19 and the Global South — From crisis response to sustainable development
Around the world, the pandemic, and the measures taken to address it, have had far reaching effects on poverty, inequality, and governance...
COVID-19 WIDER Development ConferenceConference
COVID-19 and development - effects and new realities for the Global South
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CANCELLED: Global partnerships for sustainable development
In the media
Thai media attend WIDER Development Conference to discuss SDG8: inequality, and women’s empowermentThe Transforming economies – for better jobs conference was held in Bangkok, Thailand, 11-13 September, in partnership with United Nations ESCAP. The theme of the conference was SDG 8: promoting sustainable economic growth, productive...
WIDER Development ConferenceBlog
Highlights from the 2019 WIDER Development Conference
The World Bank recently estimated that two-thirds of all jobs in developing countries are at risk of automation...
Jobs SDG8 Economic transformationAbout
Photos: Transforming economies – for better jobsSelection of conference photos. They can also available on Flickr . Think development – Transforming economies conference album slideshow...
WIDER Development ConferencePolicy seminar
Changing technologies and the jobs of tomorrowWatch the live stream recording United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) in partnership with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) will organize a three-day...
Conference
Transforming economies - for better jobs
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Webcast: Transforming economies – for better jobsUNU-WIDER in partnership with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) will organize a three-day conference on transforming economies in Bangkok, Thailand, on 11-13 September 2019. See the full programme...
WIDER Development Conference Economic transformationAbout
Poster session: Transforming economies – for better jobsThere will be a poster session on each day of the conference from 13:00‐13:45. Up to 16 posters will be presented in the exhibition area on level 2 of the United Nations Convention Center. The posters will be different on each day of the conference...
WIDER Development Conference Poster SessionProgramme
Conference programme: Transforming economies - for better jobs
WIDER Development Conference In the media
WIDER Development Conference in Helsinki draws media attentionThe 2018 WIDER development conference, Think development – Think WIDER , took place in Helsinki, Finland, on 13-15 September. The conference focused on the main themes and findings of UNU-WIDER’s research over the last 10 years—...
WIDER Development Conference Development EconomicsBlog
Reflections on thinking development, thinking WIDER
What do we talk about at a conference on development economics? Well, robots, rockets, and space, of course. 13 September through 15 September 2018, UNU-WIDER hosted the Think development - Think WIDER conference in Helsinki, Finland...
WIDER Development Conference Development Economics Economic policyBlog
What is the future of industrial policy in Africa: Views from Experts 13 September through 15 September 2018, UNU-WIDER hosted the Think development - Think WIDER conference in Helsinki, Finland...
WIDER Development Conference Development Economics Economic policyBlog
Development policy in an era of robots: Views from the experts Labour-saving technology in the form of robotic systems, artificial intelligence, and advanced computer networks may cause a rapid decline in global employment...
WIDER Development Conference Development Economics Economic policy