Fully Funded UNU-WIDER and African Union Winter School on Public Finance 2026 in Ethiopia: Applications Open for African Researchers and Policy Analysts @WIDER and African Union Winter School on Public Finance 2026 in Ethiopia: Applications Open for African Researchers and Policy Analysts

UNU-WIDER and African Union Winter School on Public Finance 2026 in Ethiopia

Organized by the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) in partnership with the African Union, this prestigious programme aims to equip participants with practical analytical skills needed to address some of Africa’s most pressing fiscal and development challenges.

African researchers, government analysts, and public policy professionals now have an exciting opportunity to strengthen their expertise in public finance, taxation, social protection, and development economics through the 2026 UNU-WIDER and African Union Winter School on Public Finance.

Successful applicants will receive financial support covering travel, accommodation, and most meals during the in-person component in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

About the Winter School: UNU-WIDER and African Union Winter School on Public Finance 2026 in Ethiopia

The Winter School is designed for researchers and policy analysts working on public finance and development issues across Africa. The programme combines advanced training in applied public economics with practical quantitative methods that participants can apply in their research and policy work.

The course will be delivered in two phases:

Online Methods Workshop

• Dates: 28–30 July 2026
• Format: Virtual
• Focus: Research methods and analytical tools

In-Person Winter School

• Dates: 14–18 September 2026
• Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Host: African Union

Participants will engage directly with leading researchers from UNU-WIDER and internationally recognized experts in public finance and development economics.

What Participants Will Learn

The programme focuses on policy-relevant research and evidence-based decision-making in developing countries.

Key topics include:

• Public Finance and Economic Development
• Domestic Revenue Mobilization
• Tax Evasion and Tax Enforcement
• Informality and Economic Growth
• Redistribution Policies
• Social Protection Systems
• Quantitative Research Methods
• Data Analysis for Public Policy
• Artificial Intelligence in Public Finance Research

The training combines lectures, practical exercises, case studies, and collaborative learning opportunities designed to enhance participants’ analytical capabilities.

Special Opportunity: SOUTHMOD at 10 Celebration

An additional highlight of the programme is participation in the SOUTHMOD at 10 celebration, which will take place during the first day of the in-person Winter School.

The event will feature:

• Keynote presentations
• Expert panel discussions
• Networking opportunities
• Discussions on domestic revenue mobilization and public finance reform

This provides participants with direct access to leading policymakers, economists, and development practitioners working on fiscal policy issues across Africa.

Who Can Apply?

Applications are open to professionals and researchers from across the African continent, including individuals working in:

• Government Ministries
• Revenue Authorities
• Public Sector Agencies
• Universities
• Research Institutes
• Policy Think Tanks
• Development Organizations

The organizers are particularly encouraging applications from qualified early-career female researchers, reflecting a commitment to increasing gender representation in economics, public policy, and fiscal research.

Financial Support

One of the major benefits of the programme is the financial assistance available to selected participants.

Successful applicants will receive support covering:

• International or regional travel
• Accommodation in Addis Ababa
• Most meals during the programme

This funding helps ensure that talented researchers and analysts from across Africa can participate regardless of financial constraints.

Why This Opportunity Matters

As African countries seek to strengthen domestic revenue systems, improve public service delivery, and build resilient economies, there is growing demand for professionals with advanced expertise in taxation, public expenditure, social protection, and fiscal policy.

The UNU-WIDER and African Union Winter School provides participants with valuable technical skills, exposure to global research, and opportunities to build professional networks with experts working at the forefront of development economics.

For early-career researchers and policy professionals, participation can significantly strengthen future academic, government, and international development career prospects.

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: 7 June 2026
• Selection Results: 26 June 2026
• Participation Confirmation: 8 July 2026
• Online Workshop: 28–30 July 2026
• In-Person Winter School: 14–18 September 2026

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline to be considered for this highly competitive and fully funded opportunity.

For African researchers passionate about public finance, taxation, social protection, and economic development, this Winter School offers a valuable platform to gain cutting-edge skills and contribute to evidence-based policymaking across the continent.

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