Latest analysis on the impact of Britain’s split from the European Union – particularly on developing and emerging economies. Post-Brexit trade policy What do the latest developments mean for the UK and developing countries? Read the briefingsMore on Brexit Essays on post-Brexit trade policy Perspectives on what a new UK trade policy towards developing countries should look like. Read the essays Briefing: Brexit and development New analysis estimates that the UK vote to leave the EU will cost developing countries $3.8 billion. Read the briefing Event on Post-Brexit trade and developing economies Watch a panel of experts explore options for new UK and EU trade policies after Brexit. Watch the event Expert comment Judith Tyson Three priorities for post-Brexit UK policy on private investment in low-income countries Maximiliano Mendez-Parra Don’t settle for the minimum: extending preferences for developing countries after Brexit Joanna Rea International priorities in the UK election manifestos Alex Thier, Romilly Greenhill, Barnaby Willitts-King... UK general election: six global priorities for parties’ manifestos Christopher Stevens Poor country trade with UK: Brexit winners and losers David Watson Take development off the Article 50 negotiation table Dirk Willem te Velde, Maximiliano Mendez-Parra, Phyllis Papadavid Brexit fallout: implications for UK and developing economies Latest publications Designing a new UK preferences regime post-Brexit: how Africa can benefit Post-Brexit trade policy and development: current developments; new directions? Principles, constraints and elements of a UK trade policy for developing countries Brexit: implications for climate change commitments The impact of the UK's post-Brexit trade policy on development Access to finance, post-Brexit Brexit and development: how will developing countries be affected? Currencies pressured amid Brexit: currency policy matters for development In the news Africa's farmers fret over Brexit amid calls to boost regional trade Letter: Importance of the UK’s global role will continue South Africa could go into recession following UK Brexit vote Will Brexit put a damper on the UK's global generosity? Aid, trade and friendship: will Brexit hurt the world's most needy? The international development implications of Brexit Brexit could cost the UK its leadership role in development Leading, not leaving: Gordon Brown makes a positive case for Europe Upcoming and past events 04 May Prospects for international support to democracy in an era of populism Our experts Joanna Rea Director of External Affairs Dirk Willem te Velde Head of Programme - International Economic Development Group Maximiliano Mendez-Parra Senior Research Fellow
Three priorities for post-Brexit UK policy on private investment in low-income countries Comment | 13 October 2017 | Judith Tyson Post-Brexit, the UK will seek to create both positive development impact in low-income countries, and new investment opportunities for UK companies. Read and comment
Designing a new UK preferences regime post-Brexit: how Africa can benefit Working and discussion papers | September 2017 | Maximiliano Mendez-Parra The UK Government should prioritise the forming of a new preferences regime for post-Brexit trade. This paper looks at how Africa might seek to benefit. Downloads
STATEMENT: UK government paper offers 'little clarity' on future EU development partnership Press release | 12 September 2017 The UK government has today published a paper on the future partnership with the EU on foreign policy, defence and development Find out more
Don’t settle for the minimum: extending preferences for developing countries after Brexit Comment | 27 June 2017 | Maximiliano Mendez-Parra Following its announcement to honour Everything But Arms preferences, the UK government has an opportunity to do more. Read and comment
STATEMENT: UK government announcement on post-Brexit trade with poorest countries - ODI response Press release | 25 June 2017 The UK government has pledged to maintain current trading relationships with the world's poorest countries after Brexit Find out more
International priorities in the UK election manifestos Comment | 31 May 2017 | Joanna Rea A review of the international commitments set out in the manifestos of the UK’s four main parliamentary parties. Read and comment
UK election manifestos: the international commitments Infographic | May 2017 A review of international priorities set out in the manifestos of the UK’s four main parliamentary parties. Find out more
Prospects for international support to democracy in an era of populism Public event | 4 May 2017 15:00 - 16:30 BST Drawing on perspectives from the United States, the UK, and beyond, this event explores the implications for international support for democracy in this new era. Find out more
UK general election: six global priorities for parties’ manifestos Comment | 21 April 2017 | Alex Thier, Romilly Greenhill, Barnaby Willitts-King, Nicola Jones, Maximiliano Mendez-Parra, Marta Foresti Our experts give their analysis of what the forthcoming party manifestos should contain if the UK is to maintain its global leadership. Read and comment
Poor country trade with UK: Brexit winners and losers Comment | 5 April 2017 | Christopher Stevens If developing countries currently enjoying better access to UK and EU markets don't start prepping the ground now, their exports to the UK may fall off the cliff after Brexit. Read and comment
