As various aspects of life go online, digital public infrastructure, such as data exchange mechanisms and payment platforms, is essential for people to access services. A new programme will investigate its effects on inclusion and wellbeing. 

Enrolments are now open again for our popular online course “From Poverty to Prosperity: Understanding Economic Development” led by Professor Paul Collier.

Faculty member Kate Orkin has won the ESRC award for Outstanding Public Policy Impact, for her role advising the South African government during COVID-19 and beyond. She influenced £4.87 billion in spending that helped 28.5 million people and saved 5.5 million from extreme poverty.