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
Blog 17 May 2022 Turning academic insights into practical lessons: civil service reform in Ghana A new case study from Martin Williams demonstrates how we are bringing academic theory to life through interactive case teaching. Sarah McAra Case Centre on Public Leadership Africa ... Ghana
Blog 01 February 2022 Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile: a tribute Uganda's most influential economist, according to The Economist, Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile died on 23 January. Paul Collier remembers him as a man of courage and leadership, and as a friend. Paul Collier Economy Africa ... Uganda
In the media New York Times The world surpasses 10 billion vaccine doses administered, but gaps persist in who gets the shots Thomas Hale comments on vaccination supply and health systems in sub-Saharan Africa. Thomas Hale COVID-19 Government Response Tracker Health, education and public services ... Africa
Publication 12 January 2022 What to Consider Ahead of the AfCFTA Phase II Negotiations: Focus on Digital Trade Policy Issues in Four Sub-Saharan African Countries Rutendo TavengerweiValary MumboBeatriz Kira Digital Pathways at Oxford Africa
News 15 September 2021 AIG Scholarships: this year’s scholars and how to apply for next year Five new scholars will be joining the MPP this year, and admissions for next year are open. Health, education and public services Africa
In the media South China Morning Post Are China’s banks going cool on coal power plants in Africa? Thomas Hale comments on the implications of China's continued creation of new coal power plants on investments Thomas Hale Global governance Africa ... China
26 Apr 26 April 2021, 17:00 - 18:00 Leaving the Tarmac: Buying a Bank in Africa Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede shares challenges, triumphs and leadership lessons from his experience turning one of Nigeria's smallest and most crisis-prone banks into one of the biggest and strongest banks in the country
Publication 10 March 2021 Fiscal regimes and digital transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa Benno NduluCornel JosephKarline Tryphone Digital Pathways at Oxford Africa