Striving to transform Tanzania’s cotton sector Briefing papers | February 2019 | David Booth We review Gatsby Africa’s efforts to turn around Tanzania’s underperforming cotton sector. Downloads
Four priorities for Bangladesh's new government in 2019 Comment | 25 January 2019 | Heiner Salomon, Caitlin Wake, Nicola Jones, Maria Quattri Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina should widen political freedoms, provide long-term support to refugees, invest in youth, and end child labour in Bangladesh. Read and comment
Gender and the gig economy: critical steps for evidence-based policy Working and discussion papers | January 2019 | Abigail Hunt and Emma Samman Despite the rapid global expansion of the gig economy, there has been little research to date on the gendered experiences of gig work. Downloads
International financial centres and development finance Research reports and studies | January 2019 | Judith Tyson The development community must be more balanced in its approach to the debate on the possible advantages and disadvantages of utilising IFCs. Downloads
Economic transformation in Africa: key trends in 2019 Comment | 10 January 2019 | Dirk Willem te Velde In the face of slow global economic growth and weakening global governance, trade, skills and jobs will be crucial for Africa's transformation prospects. Read and comment
Globalisation 4.0 must provide for the poorest, or it risks causing chaos for everyone Comment | 9 January 2019 | Sara Pantuliano Governments and businesses must work together for progressive globalisation that delivers for the poorest, or they risk deepening inequalities. Read and comment
How to ensure Ethiopia’s ‘jobs compact’ works for refugees Insight | 17 December 2018 | Veronique Barbelet, Jessica Hagen-Zanker, Eva Ludi, Freddie Carver, Dirk Willem te Velde Give refugees jobs they want; provide clear policy information; balance with the needs of locals; foster self-reliance; support wider industrial strategies Read and comment
Financing EU external action: understanding Member State priorities Working and discussion papers | December 2018 | Clare Castillejo, Niels Keijzer, Oscar Chmiel, Mariella Di Ciommo, Juha Jokela, Erik Lundsgaarde, Iliana Olivié, Aitor Perez, Sanne Thijssen, Julie Vaille, Zsuzsanna Vegh and Bernardo Venturi This paper assesses the key features of the next EU Multi-Annual Financial Framework 2020–2027 and the feasibility of its ambitions. Downloads
How to grow manufacturing and create jobs in a digital economy: 10 policy priorities for Kenya Research reports and studies | November 2018 | Karishma Banga and Dirk Willem te Velde A 10-point policy agenda for Kenya's government and private sector to support digital transformation in Kenya's manufacturing sector. Downloads
Five new ways to promote African industrialisation Insight | 19 November 2018 | Dirk Willem te Velde, Maximiliano Mendez-Parra, Karishma Banga, Linda Calabrese and Neil Balchin Increase regional trade in services; invest in digital; promote job creation; explore new financing mechanisms; and make manufacturing a policy priority. Read and comment
