SOUTHMOD Training Course on Microsimulation for Tax and Benefit Analysis in Latin America 2026
UNU-WIDER and partners are offering a free hybrid SOUTHMOD training course in Quito and online for people working on tax-benefit microsimulation, fiscal policy and social protection analysis in Latin America.
- Host
- UNU-WIDER and partners
- Training takes place 14-16 July 2026; registration open through the official UNU-WIDER form
- Training takes place 14-16 July 2026; registration open through the official UNU-WIDER form: Jul 14, 2026
- Support
- Free training course
- Location
- See official call page
- Discipline
- Social Sciences, Development and Public Policy
- Region
- Latin America and the Caribbean / Global
- Posted
- Jul 2, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The SOUTHMOD training course introduces tax and benefit microsimulation for Latin America, with practical work on models used to analyse household income, poverty, inequality, taxes, benefits and social protection outcomes.
Who can apply
The course is relevant to professionals, researchers, policymakers and academics working on fiscal policy, tax-benefit analysis, social protection or evidence-informed policymaking in Latin America. Participants should use the official registration form to confirm modality, language and current availability.
What it supports
- Tax-benefit microsimulation
- Fiscal policy
- Social protection
- Evidence-informed policymaking
- Hybrid training in Quito and online
Fees, funding, or support
- The course is free of charge according to the discovery notice and official registration route.
Training takes place 14-16 July 2026; registration open through the official UNU-WIDER form
Training takes place 14-16 July 2026; registration open through the official UNU-WIDER form: Jul 14, 2026
How to apply
Use the official UNU-WIDER event page and registration form to review the agenda and complete registration for participation.
Call details
Source-based overview
The SOUTHMOD training course on microsimulation for tax and benefit analysis in Latin America is a hybrid programme taking place from 14 to 16 July 2026 in Quito, Ecuador and online. It is organised by UNU-WIDER with academic partners and focuses on practical use of tax-benefit microsimulation models for Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia and Peru. The course is intended for researchers, policymakers, professionals and academics interested in poverty, inequality, fiscal policy and social protection analysis.
Eligibility
The course is relevant to professionals, researchers, policymakers and academics working on fiscal policy, tax-benefit analysis, social protection or evidence-informed policymaking in Latin America. Participants should use the official registration form to confirm modality, language and current availability.
Fees, funding or participation support
The course is free of charge according to the discovery notice and official registration route.
Themes and supported activities
Tax-benefit microsimulation
Fiscal policy
Social protection
Evidence-informed policymaking
Hybrid training in Quito and online
Deadline and timeline
Training takes place 14-16 July 2026; registration open through the official UNU-WIDER form: Training takes place 14-16 July 2026; registration open through the official UNU-WIDER form: Jul 14, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Use the official UNU-WIDER event page and registration form to review the agenda and complete registration for participation.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.