News 20 September 2023 What it will take to get all children educated: final RISE conference after eight years of research The final RISE (Research on Improving Systems of Education) conference starts at the Blavatnik School today, capping an eight-year, multi-country, £43m programme that has changed thinking and practice in the push to get the world learning. Education Development ... Research on Improving Systems of Education Programme (RISE) Health, education and public services Ethiopia Tanzania Pakistan Nigeria Vietnam India Indonesia
In the media Welt-Sichten "Ein Rezept für Entwicklung reicht nicht“ "A recipe for development is not enough" (translated from German) sees Stefan Dercon interviewed about lessons from his book Gambling on Development for the German development magazine Welt-Sichten. Stefan Dercon Development Economy
In the media Reading Our Times Does development aid actually work? Stefan Dercon discusses his book on Gambling on Development in this episode of 'Reading Our Times' podcast. Stefan Dercon Development
In the media The Independent More of UK's foreign aid budget spent in Britain than in poor countries, study finds Stefan Dercon's comments on Twitter are quoted regarding a report that the UK is now spending more of its international development budget at home than in poor developing countries, mainly due to housing refugees from Ukraine. Stefan Dercon Development United Kingdom (UK)
In the media The Guardian Billions in foreign aid never leaves Britain under Sunak rules – analysis Stefan Dercon's tweets regarding the amount spent on aid outside the UK are quoted. Stefan Dercon Development United Kingdom (UK)
Programme Digital Pathways at Oxford Digital Pathways at Oxford explored the strengths and weaknesses of emerging practice around policy and regulation of digital technologies in developing nations, and provided concrete proposals to improve them, including the Digital Economy Toolkit. Economy Inclusion ... Development Digital, Cyber and AI Africa
Programme Centre for the Study of African Economies The home of much of the research and policy work on African economic development issues at the University of Oxford, aiming to improve economic and social conditions in the poorest societies. Economy Inclusion ... Development Human behaviour 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 Development Centre for the Study of African Economies ... Economic growth and equality Africa
Publication 24 February 2021 Scaling energy investments in fragile states Camilla SacchettoSarah Logan COVID-19 Development ... Global security International Growth Centre
