In the media France 24 Pakistan and IMF to meet over release of funds as economy falters Shahrukh Wani comments on Pakistan and IMF talks. Shahrukh Wani Economic growth and equality Pakistan
In the media BBC 2 Newsnight As Sri Lanka faces its worst economic crisis in more than 70 years, Ngaire Woods comments on how this could be just the beginning of a wider crisis affecting low-income countries (21:00 on clock). Ngaire Woods Economic growth and equality
In the media Financial Times Gambling on Development - how economic miracles can happen Why do some developing countries prosper, while others fail? Stefan Dercon’s new book "may come as close as any to answering this critical question", writes the FT’s Africa editor David Pilling. Stefan Dercon Economic growth and equality
In the media The Business Standard How Bangladesh benefitted from ‘elite bargain’ Stefan Dercon, Professor of Economic Policy at the Blavatnik School, discussed his recent book in the in the first episode of the second season of Youth Policy Forum's flagship dialogue series "Talking Policies with Dr Akhtar Mahmood". Stefan Dercon Economic growth and equality Bangladesh
In the media Accounting Web EY’s plan to split audit and advisory divides opinion Karthik Ramanna comments on EY's rumoured plan to break off its audit arm and create an entirely new company saying it is a bold move, potentially motivated by the need for a new kind of auditor that will take on climate change and tougher standards of corporate governance. Karthik Ramanna Economic growth and equality
Research update Getting cash-based poverty relief to the poorest quickly during COVID-19, in partnership with the South African government Centre for the Study of African Economies Economic growth and equality ... South Africa
In the media Financial Times For a country to flourish its elite must prioritise development Stefan Dercon speaks to David Pilling, Africa Editor of the FT, about his latest book Gambling on Development, which attempts to explain why some countries stay poor while others find a rapid path towards growth and development. Stefan Dercon Centre for the Study of African Economies Economic growth and equality ... Africa
17 May 17 May 2022, 17:00 - 18:00 Officially supported trade finance: Challenges and opportunities in times of crisis Officially-supported export credits play a key role in mobilising financing from private-sector sources, creating catalytic effects. This event with Professor Andreas Klasen will explore how government export credits can intervene for the public benefit in times of crises.
