Researching structural change and inclusive growth, we are an international network of academics, civil society orgs, and policymakers. Funded by @ESRC's @GCRF.
PANDEMIC’S BOX: how Corona changes the Future of Work around the globe
In a new post, @LukasSchlogl explores long-term trends accelerated by COVID-19:
https://t.co/sSGfp5Erl7
"#COVID19 is forcing the automation of interpersonal services that have long been considered a last safe refuge for low-skilled human labour. & it is workers in developing countries with weak social protection & health systems where unemployment insurance is a luxury who suffer."
PANDEMIC’S BOX: how Corona changes the Future of Work around the globe
In a new post, @LukasSchlogl explores long-term trends accelerated by COVID-19:
https://t.co/sSGfp5Erl7
More than half a billion people could be pushed into #poverty due to #COVID19.
Read @UNUWIDER's study - it highlights the need for #multilateralism across development agencies, governments, civil society + the private sector to protect livelihoods.
https://t.co/74pTvcQOJH
#SDGs
What will the future of structural transformation look like in the developing world?
Is successful economic development a game of catch-up or leapfrogging?
A new WIDER Working Paper dives into the discussion ---> https://t.co/GH0WqavCt3
@LukasSchlogl
Are you interested in the global future of industrial work? (It's fascinating!) 🌏👨🏭🔧
We have prepared three Policy Notes plus video interviews with leading experts on the topic: https://t.co/Qke4VLi73o
@andypsumner @anshory72 and myself have written a @UNUWIDER WP on Indonesia's structural transformation and inclusive growth. WP also reviews gov't policies to manage the twin challenges of stalled industrialisation and rising inequality. @GPIDnetwork
https://t.co/HIyQXaEjOe
A thought-provoking and neat @UNUWIDER WP by @LukasSchlogl on structural transformation, technological development, and automation/robotization with some super-informative tables and figures!
Is ‘leapfrogging’ into new technologies always advantageous for developing countries?
In a new working paper, I distinguish 'technology leap' from 'technology creep' and discuss novel constellations of structural change.
Comments *very* welcome!
https://t.co/EW5X3kwPqY
I'm delighted that #DisruptedDevelopment has been published by @Palgrave_. The ebook is open to all thanks to @FWFOpenAccess.
Get your free copy here: https://t.co/7rrHuwoAzS
Check out the brilliant visual summary curated by @UNUMERIT of our recent workshop on the 'Future of Industrial Work': https://t.co/BjCZFy4xMJ
A set of policy briefs will follow soon.
Co-hosted by #UNIDO@UNUMERIT & @GPIDnetwork, "The Future of Industrial Work" workshop on automation, #AI & premature de-industrialization will take place 19-20 Sep 2019 at Vienna International Centre. Find out more ▶️ https://t.co/IKzpOqLj0W
I'm incredibly excited to participate in the upcoming workshop on The Future of Industrial Work, organised by
@UNIDO, @UNUMERIT and @GPIDnetwork.
The programme can be found here: https://t.co/Gf74HxhzbD
Am delighted to be handing over as Director of @LSEInequalities next July to @fhgferreira who can brilliantly develop our international agenda. It’s great that LSE is making the study of inequality a major priority - there is much to do! https://t.co/XkaI99vL9H
Why so Hostile? Busting Myths About Heterodox Economics
In a new GPID working paper, @ingridharvold & @cacrisalves clear up some common misunderstandings about ‘Heterodox Economics’.
Read their key findings here: https://t.co/nTyc9IaEXf