UNU-WIDER is affiliated with the United Nations University and its key aims are to: (1) undertake multidisciplinary research and policy analysis on structural changes affecting the living conditions of the world's poorest people; (2) provide a forum for professional interaction and the advocacy of policies leading to robust, equitable, and environmentally sustainable growth; and (3) promote capacity strengthening and training for scholars and government officials in the field of economic and social policy-making.
Contact details
- Website:
- http://www.wider.unu.edu
- Address:
- Katajanokanlaituri 6 B, FI-00160 Helsinki
- Country:
- Finland
- Sub-region:
- Northern Europe
Areas of focus
Topics of research
Operating languages
English
Organisation details
Business model
Other
Year founded
1985
Age (years)
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Leadership
Leader(s) (2019): Kunal Sen
Leader gender: Male
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2019
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% Female staff
2019
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% Female researchers
2019
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Organisational performance
Publications
2018
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2016
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2015
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Social
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Subscribers (2019)
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Data notes
Last updated: 27/01/2020
Rating of data accuracy (find out more): Authenticated
Data sources consulted: NIRA Think Tank Directory, Organisation´s website
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Data sources consulted: NIRA Think Tank Directory, Organisation´s website
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