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Prof. Caprio recommends: Africa’s evolving banking landscape webinar (July 28, 2021)
Africa’s evolving banking landscape (opens in new tab) July 28, 2021 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT by the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) Be sure not to miss this amazing event by the PIIE on banking in Africa which will be held virtually on July 28, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM…
Read MoreProf. Caprio recommends: Reducing the compliance costs of regulation
Reducing the compliance costs of regulation (opens in new tab) 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…
Read MoreProf. Caprio recommends: How China lends: A rare look into 100 debt contracts with foreign governments
How China lends: A rare look into 100 debt contracts with foreign governments (opens in new tab) Working Paper by the Peterson Institute for International Economics This working paper examines 100 China debt contracts with foreign governments in 24 developing countries in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and Oceania. It is an amazing read…
Read MoreProf. Caprio recommends: Pandemic divergence: The social and economic costs of Covid-19
Pandemic divergence: The social and economic costs of Covid-19 (opens in new tab) Eduardo Levy Yeyati, Federico Filippini This is a really nice research-based analysis and commentary piece on the specific social and economic costs of Covid-19. It includes the effects of Covid-19 to various things such as the World GDP, education and human capital…
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 (opens in new tab) 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…
Read MoreProf. Godlonton recommends: The World Bank Job Openings
The World Bank Job Openings (opens in new tab) 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…
Read MoreProf. Godlonton recommends: Africa International PGR Scholarships 2021-22
Africa International PGR Scholarships 2021-22 (opens in new tab) 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…
Read MoreProf. Godlonton recommends: Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program
Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program (opens in new tab) 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…
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 (opens in new tab) 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…
Read MoreProf. Godlonton recommends: Health Data Mapping Online Course
Health Data Mapping (opens in new tab) 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…
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