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Prof Chari was chosen as an independent researcher, by Open Government Partnership, to evaluate the Irish Government's progress on its Action Plan 2016-18. His report shows no progress in anti-corruption measures but finds significant progress in governance of charities.

Professor Eleanor Denny has been appointed by the Taoiseach as an independent member of the National Economic and Social Council (NESC). NESC advises the Taoiseach and Government on strategic policy issues relating to sustainable economic, social and envirnomental development in Ireland.

Professor Gaia Narciso, with Catia Batista, Published a paper on "Migrant remittances and information Flows: Evidence from a field experiment" in the World Bank Economic Review.

Professor Gaia Narciso, with Kaveh Majlesi, Published a paper on "International Competition and the Decision to Migrate: Evidence from Mexico" in the Journal of Development Economics.

The Dermot McAleese Teaching Awards were presented to teaching assistants in the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy in recognition of their inspiring commitment to achieving excellence in teaching and learning.

Professor Davide Romelli, with Cristina Terra (ESSEC Business School) and EnricoVasconcelos (Banco Central do Brasil), has published a paper on “Current account and real exchange rate changes: The impact of trade openness” in the European Economic Review.