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There are also several Units and Centres that are affiliated with the faculty such as the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute for Social and Economic Studies (SALISES), Institute of International Relations (IIR), Institute for Gender and Development Studies (IGDS), the HEU\/Centre for Health Economics, the ANSA McAl Psychological Research Centre, the Trade and Economic Development Unit (TEDU) and the Entrepreneurship Unit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is our desire that students who are part of this Faculty become deep thinkers and creators of solutions that can affect and change increasing societal challenges. We seek to realise this vision by focusing on lifelong learning for sustainable impact. 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