by Global Development Institute | Jan 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
Listen or watch Nicholas Jepson, Global Development Institute, discuss how China’s growth transformed development strategies in the global south. Nicholas is currently a Hallsworth Research Fellow in Chinese Political Economy. His talk outlines his new book...
by Global Development Institute | Jan 29, 2020 | Comment, Uncategorized
Gindo Tampubolon, Lecturer in Poverty, Global Development Institute The Monterrey consensus (2002) on financing for development recognised the importance of investment for global development; appreciating the unique resources channelled through direct investment...
by Global Development Institute | Jan 24, 2020 | Comment
Vidhya Unnikrishnan, Lecturer in Development Economics, Global Development Institute There is a growing debate on the need to focus on the gender aspect of the social assistance program. The risks of economic vulnerability and poverty differ between men and women....
by Global Development Institute | Jan 21, 2020 | Comment
Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, founder of BRAC, sadly passed away at the end of last year. Many within the Global Development Institute work closely with BRAC and the news deeply touched many colleagues. Professor David Hulme recalls his experience of working with Abed Bhai. I...
by Global Development Institute | Jan 20, 2020 | Comment
Since the election, the idea of the Conservative government merging DFID into the Foreign Office has been heavily rumoured. Despite denials, a speech by Liam Fox and a subsequent leader article in The Times both backing a merger gave further credence to the proposals....
