Global Development Network

Le Global Development Network vous invite à participer à un webinaire sur le thème : « Quelle recherche pour accompagner les transformations numériques en Afrique de l’Ouest et au Sahel ? » 📆 Mercredi 25 mars 2026 | 11h00 – 12h30 (UTC) 🔗 Inscrivez-vous via ce lien : zoom.us/webinar/regist… Au programme : - Une présentation du processus collectif d’élaboration d’un agenda régional derecherche sur les transformations numériques et la gouvernance ; - Des interventions d’une dizaine de think tanks ayant contribué au processus ; - Un temps d’échange avec des chercheurs, des acteurs des politiques publiques, du développement et de la société civile afin d’élargir le débat sur les priorités régionales en matière de production de connaissances sur les transformations numériques. @acedafrica @AFD_en @IDRC_CRDI

📢 Appel à candidatures "Convergences : sciences sociales en images" Le concours organisé par le GDN invite les jeunes chercheurs en sciences sociales en Afrique Francophone à soumettre des créations visuelles (infographie, dessins, illustrations, mind map, bande dessinée, etc.) basée sur leurs recherches scientifiques. Les lauréats seront invités à la Conférence Régionale 2026 du GDN, à des formations de capacités créatives et de recherche et à une exposition internationale itinérante. Le concours s'inscrit dans la démarche de science ouverte et de recherche-création et est en partenariat avec @AFD_en, le @cerdi et la @FondationFERDI. Pour en savoir plus et soumettre votre travail avant le 30 avril 2026: gdn.int/sites/default/…

📢 Consultancy - Final Evaluation of the multi-year funding for the Clermont International Development Hub (PCDI) The multi-year project of the Clermont-Ferrand International Development Hub (PCDI) aims to strengthen the influence and international reach of France and its territories in the field of development policy, with a particular focus on Africa. This consultation aims to select a service provider (firm or consortium) to conduct the final evaluation of the PCDI and produce deliverables to support: - accountability (results, impacts, performance, and use of resources); - learning (success factors and limitations, unintended effects, coherence, and areas for improvement); - strategic discussions. Learn more and apply by April 12, 2026: gdn.int/opportunities @FondationFERDI

📄 New Working Paper: Mobile Broadband Internet and Household Participation in Non-Farm Enterprises and Their Performance: Evidence from Nigeria This study finds that mobile broadband availability increases households’ likelihood of running non-farm enterprises and improves business performance, including higher employment and sales per worker. Written by Hailu Adugna, Addis Ababa University 🔗 Read the paper: gdn.int/mobile-broadba…

Séminaire avec Pascal Saint-Amans : Quels bénéfices de la réforme fiscale internationale pour les pays du Sud?📅Jeudi 19 mars | 17h30-19h00 à Clermont-Ferrand⚠️SUR INSCRIPTION (places limitées) : framaforms.org/seminaire-mont…

📄 New Working Paper: Women Traders 2.0 and the Digital Economy in Senegal In Senegal, social networks have given rise to a new generation of women merchants specialising in online sales. Behind well-known digital personas are women leading entire digitised value chains, from marketing and customer engagement to payments and logistics. This study offers insight into women’s place in Africa’s evolving digital economy. It examined how online trade is reshaping economic and gender relations, the strategies women use to grow and adapt in a changing digital environment, and the risks they navigate, including fraud. 🔗 Read the paper by Cheikh Mané: gdn.int/women-traders-…

At the #AIsummit in India, digital inclusion was front and center. But #inclusion at what cost? Evidence from #SriLanka shows that funding #Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in post-conflict settings can risk enabling surveillance without strong safeguards. Rights protections must be a pre-condition, not an afterthought🔗 bit.ly/4aA1745 @sanjanah

📢 We’re hiring a Grants Management Assistant Intern, based out of our Clermont-Ferrand, France office, to support our Programme team in managing donor-funded grants across their full lifecycle, from application and contracting to implementation, reporting and closure. This 6-month internship offers hands-on experience in international grant management and donor compliance. Learn more and apply by March 13, 2026: gdn.int/opportunities

📢 Call for Papers | Workshop on Climate Change and Migration: Economic and Financial Implications The Climate Change and Migration Network is hosting an international workshop in Santiago, Chile (April 16–17, 2026) and invites submissions on the intersection of climate change, migration, and economic and financial outcomes. The call welcomes theoretical and empirical papers on climate-induced migration and displacement, including labour markets, inequality, policy responses, fiscal pressures, financial systems, and methodological advances. There is no registration fee. Limited funding is available to support travel and accommodation (please indicate this in your submission). Learn more and submit your paper before March 1, 2026: climatechangeandmigration.com

📄 New Working Paper: Strengthening Biodiversity in Fiji’s Environmental Impact Assessments Are Fiji’s Environmental Impact Assessments doing enough to protect biodiversity? Drawing on insights from local experts, this study identifies key gaps in current EIA guidelines and proposes practical reforms to better align development with biodiversity and sustainable development goals. Published under the @AFD_en-GDN Biodiversity and Development Awards Programme. Written by Lavenie Tawake, Annukka Lehikoinen, Isoa Korovulavula, and Gilianne Brodie. 🔗 Read the paper: gdn.int/strengthening-…

🏥Interested in #publichealth innovation and stronger health systems? GlobalDev, together with @CIDEIM and @hainet_x for All Network, invite #researchers to submit evidence-based #blogs on innovations that expand access and universal health coverage in resource-limited settings. 🔗Read more: bit.ly/4aW8uCV

📄 New Working Paper: Barriers and Enablers Toward Effectual Implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in Central Africa Why do climate commitments struggle to turn into climate action? Drawing on in-depth stakeholder interviews across Central Africa, this paper unpacks the real-world barriers to implementing NDCs. It shows that financial constraints are only part of the challenge, and highlights the need for stronger policy frameworks, private sector engagement, better data systems, and clearer indicators to effectively track progress and deliver on climate goals. Written by Hervé Wouapi, Stéphanie Nguepdjo, and Rodrigue Kamga. 🔗 gdn.int/barriers-and-e…

🗣️ Grantee speak: Irene Sondang Fitrinitia, 1st prize winner of the Global Development Awards Competition (GDAC 2024) – Outstanding Research on Development (ORD) category, shares insights from her research on assessing poor household resilience to inform integrated policy solutions in #Indonesia. In this video, she reflects on her research and how the award has supported her work and contributed to advancing her research career. Watch here: youtu.be/5qEroASc_5A?si…

📄 New Working Paper: Can vermicompost be more profitable than synthetic fertilisers? Based on farm-level experiments and interviews in Vietnam, this study finds that using vermicompost for vegetable cultivation delivers higher returns and highlights the role of government support in scaling sustainable agriculture. Published under the @AFD_en-GDN Biodiversity and Development Awards Programme. Written by Hoang Nam Vu, Hai Hong Nguyen, Mai Anh Nguyen, Quan Hong Nguyen and Nguyen Thi Khanh Chi. 🔗 Read the paper: gdn.int/working-papers…

⏰ Last few days to apply for our branding and website development consultancies! 1) Designer – Visual Identity and Web Experience: Looking for a consultant/agency to refresh GDN’s visual identity and lead the strategic, visual design of our new website. 2) Website and Digital Platform Developer: Looking for a consultant/agency to build a revamped, user-friendly and scalable website with an interactive alumni/grantee platform. Learn more and apply by 15 February 2026: gdn.int/opportunities

🗣️ Grantee speak: Cynthia Wakhungu, 2nd prize winner of the Global Development Awards Competition (GDAC 2024) – Outstanding Research on Development (ORD) category, shares insights from her research on climate-smart crop interventions for food security and livelihood sustainability among agropastoral communities in Kenya’s drylands. In this video, she reflects on her research, its relevance for climate resilience in dryland contexts, and how the award has supported her work and contributed to advancing her research career. Watch here: youtu.be/RbPsOsRGRII?si… @worldbankgroup @JapanGov

🗣️ Grantee speak: Moyo District Farmers' Association, 2nd prize winner of the Global Development Awards Competition (GDAC 2024) – Most Innovative Development Project (MIDP) category, shares their work on climate-smart agriculture in #Uganda. Their project strengthens farmer resilience through sustainable farming practices and climate-smart technologies tailored to local needs. In this video, Iranya Emmanuel speaks about their initiative, how the award has enhanced his individual capacities, and the organisation’s plans for scaling their impact. Watch here: youtu.be/44mNGKeMO7s?si…

📽️ Replay disponible : « Quand les données locales font défaut, comment mesurer l'impact économique d'une guerre ? » C'est autour de cette question que la série des Séminaires Montyon a été lancée ce lundi 19 janvier, un cycle pensé pour favoriser la réflexion, le dialogue et le partage de connaissances sur les enjeux actuels de politique de développement. Dans son intervention, Jean-Louis Arcand a expliqué comment la luminosité nocturne, aperçue depuis un satellite, permet de mesurer l'impact économique de la guerre à Gaza, sans envoyer des équipes sur le terrain et en évitant les biais liés aux sources locales. (Re)voir le replay ici : youtu.be/4vWhkHXESaE?si… Les Séminaires Montyon, portés par le Pôle clermontois de développement international (PCDI), ont vocation à devenir un rendez-vous régulier pour chercheurs, partenaires et professionnels intéressés par la recherche et le dialogue sur les politiques de développement. Merci à toutes et à tous de votre participation, et à très bientôt pour les prochaines sessions ! _________ Le PCDI est une plateforme de collaboration portée par @FondationFERDI, @cerdi (Université Clermont Auvergne-CNRS-IRD) et le Global Development Network, avec le soutien de l’État français, via @AFD_en, et des collectivités territoriales. Illustration réalisée par Idah Razafindrakoto.

📢 We’re hiring! Two exciting consultancy opportunities at GDN: Designer – Visual Identity and Web Experience: Looking for a consultant to refresh GDN’s visual identity and lead the strategic, visual design of our new website, including an updated brand toolkit and improved presentation of alumni and awardee profiles. Website and Digital Platform Developer: Seeking agencies/consultants to build a revamped, user-friendly and scalable website with an interactive alumni/grantee platform. Learn more and apply by 15 February 2026: gdn.int/opportunities