Russia has ramped up its outreach to African countries since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, hoping to soften international isolation and gain new partners. This new policy brief analysis by Maria...

MIRAI is a collaborative academic network connecting Japanese and Swedish universities. Established in 2017, it has built upon seven years of experience to launch its third phase in January 2024. This...

On March 23, the United Nations University UNU-WIDER and the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) will host a WIDER Annual Lecture by Professor Martin Ravallion, a leading economist in...

We explored the evolving landscape of the food industry and its potential to reshape our world. Student pitches, panel discussions, and a food fair presented new ideas, allowed us to engage with...

We hosted a tech seminar on embodied technologies, an emerging form of technology that combines biological implants and data analytics systems. During this session, Eleunthia Wong Ellinger talked...

A 2023 study by SITE researchers explores the overlooked link between foreign aid and female empowerment. Using aid project data and surveys, it reveals a modest but significant positive effect on...

In the complex and often uncertain landscape of Information Systems (IS) projects, senior IS managers face the daunting task of maintaining control and ensuring successful outcomes. A recent academic...

Examine photos from the Public Knowledge Event 'Global Development and the Middle-Income Trap' on May 27th.

"Challenges for Japanese Corporate Governance in the Age of Globalization" by Professor Bruce Aronson, Graduate School of International Corporate Strategy Hitotsubashi University 

In the past years, the quest for responsible and sustainable business has emerged as a major theme in academic and practical management discourse. The business climate is rapidly changing due to...