International Growth Centre

We can't leave half of the world's economic potential on the table. Women entrepreneurs are drivers of innovation & job creation, yet often women-led firms remain small & credit-constrained. How can we support women in scaling their businesses? theigc.org/events/mind-ga… #IWD2026

A mayor walks into office, but #firms aren’t scaling, youth unemployment is high, & budgets are tight💰. What can they do? For mayors seeking to support growth, regulating services and providing employment support may be some of the most practical ways. theigc.org/blogs/mayors-p…

Digital VAT can boost revenue 💻💰 but small businesses often spend more on compliance than they pay in taxes. Evidence shows tech works only with smart design, admin support & protections for #smallbusinesses. 🔗 theigc.org/blogs/digital-… #TaxForGrowth #PublicPolicy

What helps households escape extreme poverty? Our new interactive evidence map brings together 100+ studies on graduation programmes worldwide 🌍 Explore what works, where, and why 👇 🔗theigc.org/blogs/evidence… @Bigd_BracU #PovertyAlleviation #DevEcon

What would the global economy look like if women-led businesses had the capital to grow? What interventions have you seen work well in supporting #womenentrepreneurs? 🎨 Graphic Facilitation by Paolo Masiero theigc.org/events/mind-ga… #InternationalWomensDay

India’s female labour force participation is rising, but many women are not working in roles that match their skills. This misallocation isn’t just unfair, it’s inefficient, and could be costing up to 5–15% of output. What can be done? 👇 theigc.org/blogs/women-ta…

Zambia’s copper & cobalt could fuel global industries, but who really benefits? 🪨 Our IGC research shows ownership, governance & community safeguards will decide if mineral wealth drives inclusive growth. theigc.org/blogs/zambia-c… #Zambia #CriticalMinerals

Pakistan’s gender quota for corporate boards sparked fears of tokenism. However, firm-level data revealed that women's presence improved firm outcomes & expand the talent pipeline. Learn more in our new blog: theigc.org/blogs/inclusio… #InclusiveGrowth #IWD2026

Last month, we visited #Uganda & #Rwanda to engage policymakers, & entrepreneurs on the challenges facing growing firms. 💬 These discussions will help shape the next phase of evidence-based policy support for high-growth firms in East Africa. @AspenANDE theigc.org/initiatives/sg…

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📣 1 hour to go If you can't make our #InternationalWomensDay event in person, join us online ⬇️ youtube.com/live/yyNif_DYC…

🚨 Happening today at LSE Women entrepreneurs drive growth & job creation, yet women-led firms still receive less access to finance & opportunities to scale. Join our special #InternationalWomensDay's event 📍14:30 at LSE 💻 Or watch live on YouTube theigc.org/events/mind-ga…

📢 #ADE2026 is here! The Applied Development Economics Conference invites submissions on development research. Deadline: 3 May 2026 Submit your paper via the link below or visit creb.org.pk forms.gle/N4c78chA6w2MZb… @Lahore_School @CDPRPak @The_IGC @INNOVATE_CENTRE

📢 1 week to go! On 11 March, we ask: What if women-led businesses had the capital to grow? Speakers from @gatesfoundation, @FCDOGovUK, European Bank for Reconstruction & Development, @itrainafrica & @LSEPublicPolicy. 🎟 Register: theigc.org/events/mind-ga… #IWD2026

Pakistan is using AI to make tax compliance smarter, not harder. Machine learning helps officers prioritise high-risk cases, nudges improve payments, & human judgement stays central. Read more in our latest blog:🤖 theigc.org/blogs/using-ma… #TaxForGrowth #Governance

Join Dr @aderinsolaadioa @itrainafrica, & other experts at Mind the Gap: Scaling Women-Owned Enterprises. 🗣Engage w/ this lively discussion on the challenges & opportunities for women-led firms 11 Mar | 14:30–17:00 | LSE 🎟 theigc.org/events/mind-ga… #IWD2026

AI is reshaping tax administration 🌐 Algorithms can boost fraud detection & speed audits, but without good data, and governance, insights don’t always translate into revenue. Learn more about intelligent taxation: theigc.org/blogs/intellig… #AI #PublicFinance #PolicyInnovation

A decade after the SDGs, multilateralism is at a crossroads 🌍 Crises, debt, and geopolitical tensions test global cooperation, but adaptation is possible. Read Amna Mahmood’s timely analysis in The Dawn: dawn.com/news/1967107/m… #Multilateralism #GlobalCooperation

IGC Cities that Work has examined how cities drive growth - from housing & land, to transport. Yet development policy still sidelines urbanisation. Our new blog goes back to first principles on why cities matter for sustainable and inclusive growth. 👇 theigc.org/blogs/cities-g…

Is job creation driven by new firms or growth within incumbents? In a new paper on Rwanda’s formal economy supported by @The_IGC, we estimate a relatively high 30% job reallocation rate, with the vast majority of flows occurring within incumbents. tinyurl.com/igr-rwanda-flo…