Research Seminar
Join us for two presentations by Gwen-Jirō Clochard (University of Osaka) and Anshika Mathur (Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence) on mobile phone data, connectivity, and crime.
Invited talk
Join us for two presentations by Carlos Madera (Central Bank of Chile) and Facundo Luna (Rutgers University) on information laws and consumer credit access, and climate shocks and firm resilience
Research Seminar
Join us for two presentations by Marina Hesham (Cairo University) and Dario Maldonado (Universidad de los Andes) on labour market participation.
Invited Talk: Meet the Editors
Join us for a roundtable conversation on academic publishing with experienced journal editors. This session offers insights into what editors look for in submissions, common pitfalls to avoid, and strategies
Invited Talk: Inaugural Keynote Lecture
Professor Leonard Wantchekonhas kindly accepted our invitation to deliver the inaugural keynote lecture on “Institutional editing and experimentation”. This will be followed by a discussion with Yabo Gwladys Vidogbena.
Research Seminar
Join us for two presentations by Zubaria Andlib (Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology) and Pradeep Kumar Choudhury (Jawaharlal Nehru University) on the impact of media and welbeing and
Our webinars include both talks from invited speakers and research seminars. Research seminars aim to showcase research—both from early-career and experienced researchers, with a special focus on those from low-income countries—to an international audience of scholars and practitioners. The format encourages researchers to connect and keep the conversation going beyond the webinar. A panel of invited members will provide feedback during the presentation and will also follow up with written comments via email.
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The Dev-Connect Activities
Workshop on women’s empowerment and gender inequalities
As part of the Equality Month, the Center for Equality and Non-Discrimination (CCEND), the EDUC alliance, the DEV-Connect network, and EconomiX at University Paris Nanterre are organizing a two-day workshop on women’s empowerment and gender inequality on March 9 to 10, 2026. To attend online this event follow this link to register. The deadline is March 5, 2026.
1st Workshop on Gender issues and development
The inaugural edition of the workshop on gender issues and development was hosted by Paris Nanterre University and EconomiX in December 2023. The workshop featured keynote lectures by Lucia Corno (Cattolica University), Helmut Rainer (University of Munich), and Almudena Sevilla (London School of Economics).
Institutions and Norms in Economic Development: a focus on India.
This workshop hosted by the Universtiy of Reading on 22nd May 2024 served as a platform for speakers and attendees to discuss the intricate relationship between institutions, norms, and the economic development of one of the world’s most dynamic and diverse economies, India. The workshop drew upon both historical and contemporary contexts to provide an understanding of the pivotal role institutions play in shaping economic development.
2nd Workshop on Gender issues and development
Paris Nanterre University and EconomiX hosted the second edition of the workshop Gender Issues and Development on October 8 and 9, 2024. The workshop featured keynote lectures by Ralph De Haas (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development), Selim Gulesci (Trinity College Dublin), and Annika Lindskog (University of Gothenburg).empirical research connecting these areas.
3rd Workshop on Gender issues and development
The Department of Economics at the University of Reading is hosting the Workshop on Gender Issues and Development on November 3-4, 2025. This workshop will feature contributions in the fields of family economics, gender economics, and development economics. It aims to create a forum to discuss ongoing, cutting-edge theoretical and applied research.