Informal economies are complex, diverse, and deeply shaped by local histories, institutions, and social realities-but what does this diversity mean for theory and policy?
Join our panel discussion, "The Informal Economy Across Geographical Contexts: Implications for Theory and Policy," featuring:
๐น Anna-Katharina Lenz (Miami University)
๐น Kareem Bayo (International Labour Organization)
๐น Esther Salvi (IMD, Switzerland)
๐น Shelter Teyi (Copenhagen Business School)
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Date: 23 April 2026
โฐ Time: 2:00 PM UTC | 10:00 AM EDT
๐ Location: Online
๐ Reserve your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/informal-economy-across-geographical-contexts-tickets-1986218313443?aff=oddtdtcreator
Key themes include:
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The diverse ways informal economies manifest across geographical, institutional, and cultural contexts
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How crossโcontextual variation invites reflection on and reconsideration of core concepts and interventions related to informality
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The opportunities and tensions that emerge when translating research insights into policy across different settings
๐ Reserve your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/informal-economy-across-geographical-contexts-tickets-1986218313443?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Selorm Agbleze
Assistant Professor
University of Leeds
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+44 7767606955
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