development-economics

Rostow’s modernisation theory argues that societies develop by moving through a series of stages from a traditional society to an age of mass consumption. In the first stage, societies are mainly agricultural, with limited technology and strong traditional values. They then develop the preconditions for take-off, such as better infrastructure, education, investment and more entrepreneurial [&#823…

Heidi Alexander says part of answer to strait of Hormuz crisis is importing more fuel from US and west Africa A refinery in Nigeria accused of dismissing workers for joining a union has emerged as key to the UK government’s hopes of saving the summer holiday amid a jet fuel shortage. Heidi Alexander, the transport secretary, said at the weekend that part of the answer to the strait of Hormuz cris…

Mpumalanga, South Africa’s coal-dependent province, faces acute socio-economic risks from coal exit, yet the transition also presents substantial renewable-energy employment opportunities. This paper synthesises evidence on the economic barriers and opportunities for community adaptation to renewable-energy employment in coal-dependent regions of Mpumalanga, and identifies policy levers to achiev…

Development can be understood in different ways. Economic development focuses on growth in wealth, income, production, trade and employment. Social development looks at improvements in people’s living conditions, such as healthcare, education, housing, sanitation and life expectancy. Human development goes further by asking whether people have more freedom, capabilities, opportunities and control…

As potentially seismic Senedd elections loom, competing parties have differing visions of how to reinvigorate the economy It is afternoon rush hour on the M4 and drivers are yet again making slow progress around the city of Newport, often seen as the gateway to south Wales given its location between Cardiff and Bristol. Cars and lorries are stuck in gridlocked traffic in both directions on the ap…

A new report from the Center for Economic and Policy Research found that the U.S. sanctions on Cuba were likely "the primary cause" for the sharp increase in the infant mortality rate on the island over the last decade.

If you’re passionate about sustainable development, economic empowerment, and making a real-world impact, the Young Professional – Inclusive Value Chains opportunity with United Nations Development Programme in India offers an exceptional career pathway. This 12-month full-time assignment places you at the heart of development initiatives that directly support marginalized communities, especially…

How Economic Complexity and Endemic Innovation can become key building blocks in a development strategy for Global South economies

The World Trade Organization (WTO) Fish Fund has officially extended the deadline for its second Call for Proposals to 8 May 2026, offering eligible countries additional time to submit applications for critical funding support. This extension provides a significant opportunity for developing and least-developed WTO member nations to access financial and technical assistance aimed at […] The post …

The MIT Solve 10th Anniversary Global Challenge 2026 marks a major milestone in global innovation, celebrating a decade of identifying, funding, and scaling impactful solutions to some of the world’s most urgent challenges. This initiative is designed to support visionary innovators who are building durable, scalable, and equitable solutions that can operate effectively over the […] The post MIT …

The UNIDO Associate Technical Expert (L-2) opportunity in Vienna is an excellent opening for professionals seeking to grow their careers in international development, sustainability, and industrial transformation. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in project coordination, engineering, economics, international relations, or technical cooperation who want to contribute to global ini…

South-east Asia, which relied heavily on the Middle East for energy and fertiliser, is desperately seeking to plug huge gaps in its supplies The European Union has sounded the alarm to countries in south-east Asia, urging them not to turn to Russia for oil supplies as they try to cope with widespread fuel shortages caused by the ​Middle East conflict. After meeting foreign ministers from the Asso…

If the US loses its scientific edge, it will lose access to the technologies and brainpower that come with it.

Paul Niehaus, co-founder of GiveDirectly and an economics faculty member at University of California San Diego, will receive the 2026 Ford Family Notre Dame Award during an April 24 event hosted by the Ford Program in Human Development Studies and Solidarity at the University of Notre Dame.

This paper proposes the Natural Cybernetic Economics Theory (NCET), attempting to construct a unified analytical framework oriented toward complex systems and cybernetics, built upon the four major traditional economic theories—Adam Smith’s theory of market order, Friedrich Hayek’s theory of dispersed information, Karl Marx’s theory of capital structure, and John Maynard Keynes’ macroeconomic reg…

The Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) Fund has officially opened its Request for Proposals, inviting innovators, organizations, and changemakers to apply for funding that supports scalable, cost-effective solutions in global development. If you are working on an idea that can improve the lives of people living in poverty, this is a powerful opportunity to access funding […] The post DIV Fund …

Are you passionate about transforming agriculture through data, economics, and sustainability? A fully funded PhD position in Applied Economics (Agricultural and Food Economics) is now open at a globally respected institution in Sweden. This doctoral opportunity offers a unique chance to contribute to cutting-edge research focused on sustainable agricultural practices, resilience, and economic mo…

Power, Land, and the Limits of Reshoring: Infrastructure Sequencing and the New Geography of U.S. Industrial Development Deng, Larry The United States is undergoing a renewed push toward domestic industrial production driven by geopolitical fragmentation, supply-chain disruptions, automation, and federal industrial policy. Despite unprecedented levels of announced reshoring investment, realized m…

Building the Infrastructure for Innovation: A Market Entry Strategy for Cambridge Innovation Center in India Kalra, Shagun This thesis examines whether the Cambridge Innovation Center’s ecosystem-based model can be adapted to India’s rapidly evolving innovation landscape. CIC’s global approach integrates space, community, and advisory functions to strengthen coordination among research institutio…

From Feasibility to Inventory: A Predictive Framework for Multifamily Supply Analysis Muro Moleiro, Luis Fernando This thesis introduces a predictive framework for multifamily supply analysis by reversing the conventional sequence, moving from feasibility to inventory rather than inventory to feasibility. Traditional supply metrics rely heavily on delivered units, active pipeline counts, and hist…