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The?2024 Tax Data Analytics Week?will feature a series of impactful events focused on using taxation microdata to address key global policy challenges. This week-long program will bring together experts, policymakers, and researchers to explore cutting-edge insights into public finance.

All sessions will be available via livestream for remote participants.?

International trade has historically been a force for development and poverty reduction. But trade is increasingly viewed as contributing to inequality and risk, depleting natural resources, and threatening the environment. To better understand the role of international trade on development outcomes and their sustainability and inclusivity, the аIJʿª½± and the editorial team from the?Journal of International Economics?are hosting a research conference in Washington, DC on September 12-13, 2024.

Biodiversity conservation is vital for sustainable development, poverty alleviation, and a livable planet.?But the world is losing biodiversity at an alarming rate.?Historically, limited public data on key ecosystems has hindered conservation efforts. Recently, a team of аIJʿª½± researchers expanded our existing datasets with millions of georeferenced reports from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) to help address this gap. The resulting??includes over 600,000 species.

Land institutions and policies will be critical to help African countries respond to the challenges of climate change, urban expansion, structural transformation, and gender equality. Yet, many African land registries command little trust due to poor performance and wealth bias in service delivery. This publication draws on a wealth of data, examples, and studies from Africa and beyond to show that regulatory and institutional reforms can harness countries' potential by improving the quality, coverage, usefulness, and sustainability of documented land rights.