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On March 6 and 7, a joint workshop of G²LM|LIC and LSE’s Hub for Equal Representation in the Economy (H.E.R.) took place at LSE in London. Eight mentees from the G²LM|LIC Mentoring Programme were selected to join a conference on Career Structures in Economics, to present their mentored paper and attend a session on research…

On Friday, December 15 and Saturday, December 16, 2023 the G²LM|LIC and BREAD Conference on Development Economics took place in Nairobi, Kenya. The conference consisted of presentations of advanced stage research by senior or junior researchers, and presentations of early stage research by junior researchers. A special feature of the conference was that eight young…

In the midst of a turbulent period in Sudan since 2018, this study meticulously examines Sudan’s labour market dynamics in 2022. With its last household survey conducted in 2011, Sudan has faced a series of significant economic and political shocks. This includes the secession of South Sudan in 2011, leading to declining per capita GDP,…

This paper introduces the Sudan Labor Market Panel Survey (SLMPS) 2022, the first nationally representative survey in Sudan in nearly a decade. It delves into the survey’s design, covering its diverse subject matter and the intricate sampling strategy. The study specifically focused on oversampling refugees and internally displaced populations. It also describes the training, fieldwork,…

This study delves into the outcomes of introducing informed buyers into a market, with a specific emphasis on improving the quality of goods offered by sellers, particularly within contexts where verifying product quality is challenging. The investigation is centered on rural markets in Kenya, with a primary focus on addressing concerns related to counterfeit or…

We are happy to announce that the IZA/FCDO Programme on Gender, Growth and Labor Markets in Low-Income Countries (G²LM|LIC) is sponsoring the ONLINE EVENT: “Development Economics Course”, January 15 – March 18, 2024. The course is free of charge for the participants. PLEASE NOTE: This course was previously announced for September – November 2023. Due…

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has the lowest rates of female labour force participation globally. Despite improvements in women’s education, their participation in the workforce has stagnated or even declined in some countries. This is attributed to three main factors: the high opportunity cost of women’s time, limited job opportunities, and restrictive…

G²LM|LIC and the Bureau for Research and Economic Analysis of Development (BREAD) are pleased to announce a joint Conference on Development Economics which will take place on Friday, December 15 and Saturday, December 16 in Nairobi, Kenya. The conference will consist of presentations of advanced stage research by senior or junior researchers, and presentations of…