The IMF & World Bank debt sustainability analyses (DSAs) shape these institutions' advice & financing that they extend to countries. In this new paper, I suggest 4 areas where DSAs can be improved to be an effective tool to manage #publicdebt &facilitate recovery from shocks

📣 The latest issue of my China and Global Development newsletter is out! You can read it here:
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📚I have selected readings on Chinese foreign aid and overseas lending, digital currencies and the BRI.

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📚 Experts agree: the time to reform #IMF & #WorldBank Debt Sustainability Analyses #DSA is now! In our new paper series w/ Jubilee USA Network, Sherillyn Raga of ODI calls for more realistic growth & debt forecasts accounting for economic shocks: bit.ly/3WsHDI5

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The latest #China and Global Development roundup is out!

This month, Linda Calabrese 姜琳达 has curated essential reads on Chinese foreign aid estimates, lending strategies, digital currency initiatives, and the changing nature of the BRI.

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📺| How can African nations ensure smooth #AfCFTA rollouts? What makes a successful National Implementation Committee?

Isaac Owusu-Afriyie from Afcfta Ghana shares lessons learned and best practices from #Ghana to drive AfCFTA success.

Dirk Willem te Velde @AfCFTA #OneAfricanMarket

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Well-meaning EU #GreenTrade rules aimed at the climate crisis could backfire. Analysis warns of a ' #GreenSqueeze ' hurting developing nations like #Ethiopia & undermining progress on poverty reduction.

Jodie Keane's op-ed in The Conversation raises critical questions. Read more⤵️

International trade is vital to escape extreme poverty, & adapt to climate change. The #EU must listen to calls for more time to adapt to new green trade measures, from #Ethiopia : theconversation.com/new-eu-trade-r… .ODI_Trade .ODI .Dirk Willem te Velde

🥳 This article on 'Economic transformation in Africa: What is the role of Chinese firms?' with Prof Tang Tsinghua University is also a top cited paper in 2022-2023

Great confirmation that Africa-China relations remain an important and relevant topic!

Missed our #PSDRN seminar on #FoodSecurity in fragile economies? The recording is now online!

Catch insights from H.E. Salah Jama (DPM of Somalia), Dirk Willem te Velde (@ODI_Global) and Vivianne Infante (@BritishIntInv) on how DFIs & the private sector can drive solutions.

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Indeed, very productive and constructive discussions on the past and future of transatlantic climate and trade cooperation with participants from @trade_eu, United States Trade Representative, Democrat and Republican Senate staff, and civil society. More to come. Thanks to all involved! Dirk Willem te Velde

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Join us now for 'The Role of Development Finance Institutions in Addressing Food Security in Fragile Economies'.

Speakers:
▪️H.E. Salah Jama
▪️Dirk Willem te Velde
▪️Vivianne Infante

Moderator: Prof. Victor Murinde (@CGFSOAS)

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⏰ Tune in today at 2 PM (GMT+01).

Join us for a critical discussion on #FoodSecurity in fragile economies, featuring insights from Dirk Willem te Velde (@ODI_Global) and Vivianne Infante (@BritishIntInv).

Keynote address from #Somalia 's DPM, H.E. Salah Jama.

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Don't miss our expert panel tackling #FoodSecurity in fragile economies, including a keynote address from H.E. Salah Jama (DPM of #Somalia ) and expert insights from Dirk Willem te Velde (@ODI_Global) & Vivianne Infante (@BritishIntInv).

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This Friday, ODI will be hosting an event based on the report from #SPARCideas . Find out more, and register to join the event, here: odi.org/en/events/the-…