News & Events
Study: The role of socioeconomic inequalities in South Africa’s high crime rates.
A new study analyzes the relationship between socioeconomic inequalities and local crimes rates in South Africa. It finds a particularly strong association of higher income inequality and racial heterogeneity with increased rates of violent crime.
The Basics of Development and Cooperation – Theory and Practice Course
Working on a development project or initiative? Join ETH NADEL’s course, The Basics of Development and Cooperation, from 19–21 June 2025 to gain practical tools, insights, and expert guidance in sustainable development.
100 Seconds: Poverty and Happiness
In NADEL's latest "100 Seconds" video, Medinat Malefakis reflects on the relationship between poverty and happiness, sharing insights from her "recent trip to Africa".
Welcome to Nathanael Schmidt-Ott!
We are happy to announce that Nathanael Schmidt-Ott has recently joined the ETH Development Economics Group (DEC) as a doctoral student.
The MAS Graduation Ceremony Celebrates Classes of 2020-2022 and 2022-2024
Last night, NADEL celebrated the MAS graduates of 2020-2022 and 2022-2024 in a ceremony at ETH Zurich, highlighting their achievements and honoring ETH Medalist Mischa Weber for his outstanding thesis on the climate-conflict nexus in Ethiopia.