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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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