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The first panel discussion at the CGF-ODI-AERC Conference on #ChinaAfrica Economic Interactions is underway. Chair: Prof. Emilia Onyema Panellists: H.E. Macenje F. Mazoka (Zambia High Commission London), AgnesG, Yunnan Chen 陈韵楠, Folashade Soule & Linda Calabrese 姜琳达 🔴Watch live: odi.org/en/events/cgf-…

What's next for #ChinaAfrica economic relations? Our Director, Dirk Willem te Velde, breaks down key takeaways from the recent CENTRE FOR GLOBAL FINANCE-ODI Global | odi-global.bsky.social-African Economic Research Consortium conference, including insights on #FOCAC2024. 📌 Conference recordings now available on our website: odi.org/en/events/cgf-…

#BiasharaAfrika2024 | New report by AfCFTA Secretariat Official, ODI Global | odi-global.bsky.social & SOAS University of London provides crucial insights on FDI trends: 📈FDI reached $79.6B in 2021 🤝Intra-African investment now 5-17% of total FDI 🌟Top recipients: 🇿🇦🇪🇬🇳🇬🇲🇦🇲🇿 💰 Top investors: 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇨🇳🇪🇺🇸🇬🇮🇳 🏢Services lead intra-African FDI

On Day 3 of #BiasharaAfrika2024, we're excited to launch a new policy brief w/ AfCFTA Secretariat Official on the transformative potential of the #AfCFTA Investment Protocol. This initiative aims to streamline investment processes, enhance transparency & promote sustainable growth across Africa. 👇🏾

🆕 | Research by Dirk Willem te Velde reveals practical, low-cost interventions that donors can implement to drive economic growth in developing nations. Learn how strategic #Aid4Trade initiatives, development finance and smart policy can drive job creation & sustainable development ⤵️

Otis Reid But over the last couple of years we made a dedicated effort to make some exploratory grants like these ones and see how they go: openphilanthropy.org/grants/peterso… openphilanthropy.org/grants/oversea… And we're seeing early signs of wins, and subsequent deal flow, that make us want to double down.

OpenPhil is launching a new program on economic growth in LMICs. We’re looking to hire someone experienced to lead that program - application deadline is 24 Nov (and we're very open to referrals/recs!) Key info: openphilanthropy.org/research/launc… A 🧵about our journey to get here:

Huge thanks to Rafael Proença, Oliver Kim, Otis Reid, Emily Oehlsen for getting us to this point (and many others at OP too). And also to Stefan Dercon and Dirk Willem te Velde for their reports and recommendations. And many, many others along the way!

CUTS 40th Anniversary Lecture on "Green Trade and A Just Transition" in London, Thursday 31 October, 2024, 10:00 (BST)/15:30 (IST) #CUTSInternational Pradeep S. Mehta Dirk Willem te Velde Markus W Gehring 🇪🇺 MC Cordonier Segger Brendan Vickers The Commonwealth CUTS CCIER CUTS CITEE CUTS Geneva CUTS Africa

Could the AfCFTA Secretariat Official unlock access to affordable medicines in Africa? A new report by Derrick Kamba A and Yohannes Ayele explores how the #AfCFTA can transform pharmaceutical procurement and boost local production by cutting tariffs on critical inputs. Read more via ODI Global | odi-global.bsky.social⤵️

My key takeaways: 1. The trade and environment debate should be looked at from the sustainable consumption and production angle also. This is covered under Goal 12 of the SDGs. 2. Trade cannot be a solution to the vexed dilemmas of marrying trade and environment when large

Very sad to learn of the passing of Lawrence Mafuru. We worked closely together over the past year during our work with the Planning Commission on economic transformation, prioritisation and TDV2050. He was an inspiration to all around him. May he Rest in Peace.

Today at the ODI High-level event on sustainable net zero transition in climate-vulnerable countries at #COP29 I had the pleasure to contribute to the conversation around the theme: The Role of Private Sector in Diving Green Jobs and Shared Prosperity. I highlighted that we as

How can Sri Lanka emerge from debt distress to inclusive economic growth? A fascinating panel discussion moderated by Dirk Willem te Velde ODI Global | odi-global.bsky.social

An insightful learning event organised by UN Development #lka was held for UN in Sri Lanka staff on the recently launched '📖 Sri Lanka – From Debt Default to Economic Transformation' by Dr. Ganeshan Wignaraja – Visiting Senior Fellow, ODI Global | odi-global.bsky.social, Prof. Dirk Willem te Velde Dirk Willem te Velde –

Based on the recent published book, insights on reform recommendations towards inclusive and sustainable economic recovery were shared by the co-editors: Dr. Ganeshan Wignaraja – Visiting Senior Fellow, ODI Global | odi-global.bsky.social and Dr. Dirk Willem te Velde Dirk Willem te Velde – Director, ODI Global | odi-global.bsky.social

There is zero political cost to cutting development aid, just look at the US and several EU Member States. Robust evidence proving the positive impact of development assistance was presented this morning by Pandemic Action Network and ODI Europe. We need concrete evidence like this to

CEPA and ODI hosted two seminars on May 21st and June 20th at the University of Ruhuna and the University of Peradeniya, respectively, to launch the book “Sri Lanka: From Debt Default to Transformative Growth.” 1/2

The book brings together insights from Sri Lankan and international experts, offering 27 actionable policy proposals for the country’s recovery and long-term growth following its 2022 debt crisis. Source: ODI – Think Change Read the book here: tinyurl.com/3ed4yw83 2/2

ODI and CEPA-led study urges bold reforms for inclusive development ft.lk/business/ODI-a… Read The DailyFT for more: dailyft.lk #dailyft #ftews #srilanka #businessdaily #business #finance #LK