Economic development in fragile contexts: learning from success and failure Working and discussion papers | May 2018 | Alastair McKechnie, Dirk Willem te Velde and Andrew Lightner Economic development is rarely prioritised in fragile states. This paper explores why it should be, and draws out lessons from case studies of success. Downloads
Channelling private investment to infrastructure: what can multilateral development banks realistically do? Working and discussion papers | April 2018 | Chris Humphrey This paper reviews how multilateral development banks can coordinate demand for infrastructure investment and supply of institutional investment resources. Downloads
Our shared prosperous future: an agenda for values-led trade, inclusive growth and sustainable jobs for the Commonwealth Research reports and studies | April 2018 | Tom Pengellly, Stacey Mills-Smith, Stephanie Gillibrand, Dirk Willem te Velde and Maximiliano Mendez-Parra Shared prosperity in the Commonwealth is a major challenge. This inquiry report presents a case for a trade and investment agenda to help reduce poverty. Downloads
Digitalisation and the future of manufacturing in Africa Research reports and studies | March 2018 | Karishma Banga and Dirk Willem te Velde This paper presents new empirical analysis of how the growing trend of automation in manufacturing may impact Africa's industry and growth trajectory. Downloads
Adjusting to rising costs in Chinese light manufacturing: what opportunities for developing countries? Research reports and studies | December 2017 | Jiajun Xu, Stephen Gelb, Jiewei Li and Zuoxiang Zhao Rising costs in Chinese light manufacturing are putting pressure on firms. How can developing countries capitalise on this to attract investment and jobs? Downloads
Private sector development in Liberia: financing economic transformation in a fragile context Working and discussion papers | November 2017 | Judith Tyson This paper examines the progress that Liberia is making through the revival of private sector growth to becoming a stable, resilient and prosperous country Downloads
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
Trade after Brexit: Global Britain and developing countries Side event | 2 October 2017 08:00 - 09:30 GMT+1 (BST) At the 2017 Conservative Party Conference, ODI explores the role that the UK can and should play in supporting trade with developing countries. Find out more
Europe providing more than €112 billion a year in fossil fuel subsidies, with almost half benefiting the transport sector – new report Press release | 28 September 2017 European governments and the EU are handing out more than €112 billion each year to prop up the production and consumption of fossil fuels Find out more
Infographics: will Europe meet its commitment to end harmful subsidies by 2020? Infographic | September 2017 Time is ticking to phase out €112 billion a year in fossil fuel subsidies. Find out more
