How to boost women's LFP in Western & SSA? Register for our online event to hear from Nicola Branson, Florian Grosset-Touba, Edward Asiedu and Ija Trapeznikova and join the discussion. Policy advisors as well as researchers welcome. conference.iza.org/conference_fil…

Check out the rich G2LM|LIC Jobs of the World (jwp.iza.org) data now available in the IZA dataverse here: dataverse.iza.org/dataverse/jwd

Mental health is just as important as physical health. This #WorldHealthDay we acknowledge the importance of mental health that creates both, a healthier and more resilient workforce. Check out our recent policy brief on retention incentives and mental health 🧠🌱

📢Few days left to register for our virtual event on women's labor force participation in Western & SSA Africa on April 18! Find details about the program & registration here: conference.iza.org/conference_fil… Looking forward to have many people working in policy and research there!

THANK YOU to Nicola Branson, Florian Grosset-Touba, Edward Aisedu and Ija Trapeznikova for the insights they shared with us in our event yesterday, to Andy Hinsley from FCDO Growth Research for giving the opening remarks and to all participants for an interesting discussion!

Highlighting workplace safety: This research shows that investing in occupational health and safety training boosts productivity and business sustainability. Let's ensure every worker has a safe and decent workplace.🌟🛠️ #LabourDay #SocialJustice #DecentWork

📢News from G2LM|LIC 📚 Recent paper in AEA Journals by Paul Novosad, Sam Asher and Charlie Rafkin introducing a novel measure for intergenerational mobility in India and insights into trends across social groups over time. Read: bit.ly/3Uh2uLA Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office #EconTwitter

Happy #MothersDay!🌺Today, let's honor mothers' resilience. In Uganda, childcare subsidies #EmpowerMothers economically while promoting child development. Let's continue supporting mothers' vital roles in shaping brighter futures.💪🌏#ResearchForChange bit.ly/4dz1zyO

Check out this Call for Papers alert by our Bonn neighbour IDOS_research with travel funds available for a limited number of participants from non-OECD countries. Deadline is June 14!

📢A new G2LM|LIC working paper by Ragui Assaad, Dr. Caroline Krafft, and Sarah Wahby examines the impact of recent shocks on Sudan’s labor market, including job finding, entry dynamics, unemployment durations, and employment exits.📉🔍 Read👉 bit.ly/45lnTby Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office #EconTwitter

📢 New G2LM|LIC working paper by Dr. Caroline Krafft and Heather Moylan explores women’s economic empowerment in Sudan 🇸🇩. Using data from the Sudan Labor Market Panel Survey 2022, the study compares agency and assets by gender. 📊👩‍💼 Read 👉 bit.ly/4bVyv3y Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office #EconTwitter

📑New G2LM|LIC working paper by Ragui Assaad, Dr. Caroline Krafft, and Vishal Jamkar, analyzes economic activities and time use in Sudan's agrarian economy by gender, including wage employment, self-employment, and unpaid family labor. Read👉 bit.ly/3KDojAG Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office #EconTwitter

Great conference opportunity, see below 👇 We G2LM|LIC cooperated with BREAD in 2023 for a conference in Nairobi and it was fantastic!

🚨 New G2LM|LIC Working Paper by Ragui Assaad, Dr. Caroline Krafft, & Jackline Wahba investigates the demographics, labor market, socioeconomic status, and well-being of refugees & IDPs in Sudan, using data from the 2022 SLMPS. 📊🌍 Read 👉 bit.ly/45Z3pWE Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office #EconTwitter

📢New working paper by a mentee of the G2LM|LIC Mentoring Programme Eric Ngoko together with Christian Akono & André Tsambou, analyzes reservation wage inequality between girls and boys in Cameroon and Chad, using data from 4,710 youths. Read👉 bit.ly/3xUUB7C Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Exciting News📢G2LM|LIC is thrilled to announce a new Call for Applications. Joint with J-PAL MENA and يونيسف مصر. See below👇

🚨New working paper on antenatal care barriers in rural #Pakistan and innovative solutions by one of our mentees from the G2LM|LIC Mentoring Programme Waqar Ul Hassan, Saima Sarwar (PhD), Associate Professor & Chair & Jive Lubbungu #PublicHealth #MaternalCare Read👉 bit.ly/4dxmAt8 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office #EconTwitter

🚨 New study by one of G2LM|LIC mentees Thomas Njib Boumsong, where he explores the Union influence on earnings in #Cameroon's formal and informal #LaborMarket sectors. #Research Check it out! 📄 bit.ly/3SPI4JC #EconTwitter Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

🚨 Final chance to apply for our "Advanced Course on Evaluating Social Programs" by August 25th! 🕔Date: November 11-13, 2024 📍Location: The American University in Cairo, Egypt 👉🏼For details and to apply, click here: rb.gy/vrjh1l