PIM will convene a pre-conference workshop "Rural Transformation in the 21st Century: The Challenges of Low-Income, Late-Transforming Countries" as part of the 2018 International Conference of Agricultural Economists (July 28 - August 2, 2018, Vancouver, BC, Canada). Check the list of papers selected for the workshop through an open competitive call.
Journal article: Small firms, structural change and labor productivity growth in Africa: Evidence from Tanzania
March 12, 2018 by 1 Comment
Africa’s impressive economic performance over the past two decades has been accompanied by a proliferation of small firms, many of which operate in the informal sector. The new paper contributes to the understanding of the role that small firms play in a rapidly growing, but still poor, African economy.
CGIAR on International Women’s Day – a day to educate and to celebrate
March 7, 2018 by Leave a Comment
In advance of International Women’s Day this year we spoke with our Director Karen Brooks about the gender research in CGIAR, its role in PIM, and why, in Karen's opinion, "quality, opportunism (in the good sense of the term), and voice" are important for the gender research to achieve the greatest impact.
Webinar: Cash transfer programs and intimate partner violence – Lessons from 3 case studies around the globe
March 5, 2018 by 1 Comment
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is the most pervasive form of violence globally—with 1 in 3 women physically or sexually abused by a partner in her lifetime. Several recent studies find evidence that cash transfer programs, targeted primarily to women, can reduce IPV. In this webinar, we will describe a framework for potential pathways through which transfers can affect IPV and showcase results from 3 studies (Ecuador, Bangladesh, and Mali).
Managing natural resources for sustainable production systems: A research agenda at the crossroads
February 26, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Policy seminar co-organized by CGIAR Independent Science and Partnership Council (ISPC); International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI); and CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM). FEB 28, 2018 - 12:15 PM TO 01:45 PM EST
