Leading by Example: Engaging with Organisations Championing D&I in Economics

Find out more about organisations who are leading the charge to improve diversity and inclusion in the economics profession. 

Note: this is not an exhaustive list, but we hope it is a valuable place to start your research. You can use the general website search function to locate information on a specific topic (click on the icon in the top right corner of the page). 

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The Black Economist Network

 

A UK based organisation which seeks to connect, support and inspire Black economists, whilst challenging the lack of diversity in the field.

 

Black economists, ethnicity

n/a

Network

European Committee for LGBTQ+ Economists

 

The European Committee for LGBTA+ Economists works to connect LGBTQ+ economists across Europe at all stages of their career, both inside and outside of academia. They aim to increase visibility of the diverse identities in the economics profession, to provide a platform to highlight the work of economists who mindfully address issues of relevance to the LGBTQ+ community, and to support LGBTQ+ researchers with networking events, mentoring opportunities, and professional development activities.

LGBTQ+

n/a

Committee

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

 

Harvard Economics Department Statement on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

diversity, inclusion

n/a

Policy

Committee on the Status of LGBTQ+ Individuals in the Economics Profession

 

The mission of the Committee on the Status of LGBTQ+ Individuals in the Economics Profession (CSQIEP) is to provide support for LGBTQ+ economists and economic research relevant to LGBTQ+ populations.

LGBTQ+

Ongoing

Committee

The enCOREage Project

enCOREage

enCOREage project aims to attract and empower a more diverse demographic of undergraduate students and instructors – many at minority-serving institutions – to the study of economics. The project will create a new intro course and e-book for two and four-year institutions in the US.

inequality, US, economics, poverty, climate change, innovation, sustainability

01-Sep-22

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