Structural Transformation and Economic Growth

STEG is a research initiative funded by FCDO that aims to provide a better understanding of structural change, productivity, and growth in low- and middle-income countries. Our research will help to design and implement strategies that better facilitate growth.

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STEG Funding Calls

The Fourth Larger Research Grants Call is now open. In conjunction the Yale Research Initiative on Innovation and Scale (Y-RISE), we invite applications to this final LRG call under the current STEG programme. Deadline: 19th of September. Follow the link below to find out more about the call and how to apply.

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New STEG Ideas for Transformation (I4T)

STEG has recently published two Ideas for Transformation (I4T) essays:
- I4T 001: Rexford Akrong's "Voluntary sustainability standards, participation in global value chains and the livelihoods of mango farmers and farmworkers in Ghana"
- I4T 002: Jamilu Said Babangida's "Breaking Barriers to Inclusion: Assessing Job Security, School-to-Work Transition and Discouragement Effects of Youth in Nigeria"

STEG Working Paper Series

The STEG Working Paper Series features leading research in the fields of structural transformation, productivity, and growth. Find the latest papers below!