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Prof. Caprio recommends: Reducing the compliance costs of regulation
Reducing the compliance costs of regulation Given the amount of regulations surrounding property sales around the world, this article shows how countries have progressed over time in reducing the costs associated with complying to those regulations. You can read the full article at this link. See our announcements View our online learning resources See other…
Read MoreProf. Caprio recommends: Economic Policy for a Pandemic Age: How The World Must Prepare
Economic Policy for a Pandemic Age: How the World Must Prepare A PIIE Briefing on suggested Economic Policy during Pandemics Be sure to read the report from the Peterson Institute for International Economics on policy recommendations during pandemic times at this link . Using examples from the Covid-19 Pandemic the world has gone through the last…
Read MoreProf. Godlonton recommends: The World Bank Job Openings
The World Bank Job Openings The World Bank is hiring for different positions involving impact evaluation and data analytics to inform public policy. Be sure to check and apply to various job opportunities at the World Bank by visiting this link. Apply as soon as possible as the deadlines are approaching. See our announcements View our…
Read MoreProf. Godlonton recommends: Africa International PGR Scholarships 2021-22
Africa International PGR Scholarships 2021-22 Application Deadline: 30 June 2021 Be sure to apply to this amazing full scholarship opportunity to pursue full time doctoral research degrees at King’s College London for the 2021/22 entry. Start your application soon so that you can craft a strong application as there are only 3 spots offered. Please…
Read MoreProf. Godlonton recommends: Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program
Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program A Fellowship at the World Bank This is a great funded/paid position for researchers from developing countries to participate in research in the World Bank’s Development Economics Vice Presidency (DEC). For more information on this opportunity and to apply please visit this link. Applications are currently being accepted in a…
Read MoreProf. Godlonton recommends: The Digital Identification and Finance Initiative in Africa – Funding Opportunity
J-PAL’s DigiFI Africa Invitation for Research Proposals on Digital IDs & Payments for Funding Here is a short summary on this opportunity from J-PAL’s website J-PAL affiliates and DigiFI invited researchers are invited to apply for proposal development grants, pilot and full RCT funding J-PAL affiliates and DigiFI invited researchers are invited to apply for…
Read MoreCourse on Program Evaluation for International Development
Online Learning “Program Evaluation for International Development” Course run by Professor Jakiela at Williams College Prof. Jakiela is making available her regular spring semester course, Econ 523/379 on this website so that you (CDE Alumni) may be able to view the various course materials and even work through the different exercises. You may further email…
Read MoreProf. Godlonton recommends: Health Data Mapping Online Course
Health Data Mapping New Online Course on The DHS Program Learning Hub The DHS Program is looking for potential participants to apply and take part in the DHS Health Data Mapping Online Course that will run from April 12 to July 03, 2021. For more information on this course and how to apply, please visit…
Read MoreProf. Caprio recommends: The Secret To Success? Having A Big Sister
The Secret To Success? Having A Big Sister A new study by four researchers at the Center for Global development, including two Williams Professors: Jakiela and Ozier, explores the impact of a big sister’s caregiving on a child’s development. Be sure not to miss it! You can read a short summary on the paper at…
Read MoreProf. Caprio recommends: The Promise of Fintech—Financial Inclusion in the Post-Covid Era
The Promise of Fintech: Financial Inclusion in the Post-Covid Era IMF Working Paper by Sahay et al, 2020 Be sure to read this paper. The following is a short summary on the paper that can be found at this link. “Technology is changing the landscape of the financial sector, increasing access to financial services in…
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