China's investment in the African continent is increasing at a steady rate, with the country announcing the provision of $60 billion in financial support to Africa at the 2018 China–Africa Cooperation Forum. As China plays an increasingly key role in the continent, we explore the future of Sino–African development relations. In particular looking at the impact and implications of opportunities generated by Chinese investment, such as lending practices by Chinese stakeholders. We also focus on th...
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 26 min
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development emphasises the critical role of social protection in achieving the SDGs, including gender equality. If appropriately designed and implemented, social protection policies and systems can transform women’s and girls' lives by addressing lifecycle risks and transitions, increasing access to services and infrastructure and promoting women’s and girls' voice and agency. Building on the momentum achieved through this year’s Commission on the Status of Women ...
Sep 18, 2019•1 hr 36 min
For nearly two decades, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda have all sustained average economic growth of 5 per cent or higher. To maintain and top this performance, while making growth more inclusive for their rapidly expanding populations, governments in the region know that the main drivers of their economic growth need to change. Economic transformation is crucial for sustained growth and job creation. However our understanding on how to support economic transformation in different ...
Sep 16, 2019•1 hr 28 min
We live in a globalised world. Just as people, goods and services cross borders, so do the impacts of climate change and our subsequent adaptation responses. A localised drought, occurring more frequently and intensely as a result of climate change, disrupts a global supply chain, which in turn affects consumers many thousands of miles away. An adaptation response, to increase irrigation by tapping a transboundary river, affects a shared ecosystem and shifts sensitive political dynamics across a...
Sep 12, 2019•1 hr 43 min
Over 4.2 billion people currently reside in urban areas. By 2045, it is predicted that the number will increase to six billion, with most growth taking place in Asia and Africa. Against this backdrop, there has been a sharp rise in crises affecting cities over the past decade. Many aid agencies have started to urbanise their response, taking into considering the dynamism of cities, resilience on markets and intricate logistics, and the diverse range of populations' needs. While the humanitarian ...
Jul 25, 2019•1 hr 34 min
In order to meet SDG 8 and secure ‘decent work and sustainable economic growth for all’, governments and their development partners will need to achieve the right balance between promoting ‘growth from below’ (GfB) and ‘growth from above’ (GfA). Policy measures to tighten labour markets will need to be coupled with more strategic efforts to empower women, support asset development and productivity in agriculture and support migration and remittance, to facilitate sustained escapes from poverty. ...
Jul 19, 2019•1 hr 32 min
Education is central to achieving economic and social benefits for migrants of all ages, and their host communities; improving livelihoods and health outcomes, reducing gender inequality and enhancing political participation. Education and skills development are essential for all people on the move, young and old, and especially for women, who are not always able to make the most of the opportunities that migration brings. Too often refugees and other migrants have limited access to education an...
Jul 19, 2019•1 hr 23 min
NGOs have been central to efforts to improve the humanitarian system. Yet international NGOs are often criticised for a lack of coordination, destructive competition and unnecessary duplication – especially in ‘crowded’ and highly fragile contexts. Some have called for consolidation – reducing the number of international NGOs to increase efficiency and empower local and national organisations, particularly in protracted crises. This proposition warrants attention. Yet it is both complex and pote...
Jun 12, 2019•1 hr 29 min
The power of the media to influence gender norms both towards greater equality and reinforcing discriminatory attitudes and behaviour has long been recognised. Through the representation of men and women on television shows, news, social media and advertising, gender norms are demonstrated, negotiated and challenged. Public policymakers and donors support the potential of mass media to educate, and change attitudes and behaviours, investing particularly in edutainment (soap operas) and interacti...
Jun 12, 2019•1 hr 34 min
From droughts in East Africa to floods in Southern India, the impacts of climate change and natural hazards include death and illness, damage to property and infrastructure, disruption to basic services and the loss of livelihood opportunities. The most marginalised people are among the hardest hit in any crisis, with children and adolescents in poverty often the most affected. Natural hazards can displace children, caregivers and service providers, as well as destroy school buildings, health fa...
May 08, 2019•1 hr 34 min
Asia’s economic prospects by 2025 appear strong. Yet despite historic economic success and resilience since the global financial crisis, the continent faces a range of challenges including escalating trade protectionism, graduation from international support measures, external debt and an ageing population. Asia is diverse with countries of varying population size, geography and economic dynamism. Asia’s giants, China, India and Japan, are experiencing varying growth challenges, while several mi...
May 01, 2019•1 hr 31 min
Without urgent action, the global consequences of climate change will be devastating. Yet despite the environmental impact of rapid economic growth, increasing GDP (Gross Domestic Product) continues to remain the priority for countries around the world. So what is the future of economic growth? Can we achieve green growth that marries rapid environmental transformation with ever-rising financial returns? Or is it time to create economies that enable us to thrive, rather than grow, in order to st...
Mar 21, 2019•1 hr 32 min
Building on ODI’s work on migration and sustainable development, this event considers a series of concrete proposals to address these challenges and make the most of the opportunities that human mobility can bring - to those who move and those who stay.
Mar 12, 2019•1 hr 34 min
On International Women's Day, activist Nimco Ali joins ODI for a conversation on tackling female genital mutilation (FGM) and harmful traditional practices towards adolescent girls.
Mar 08, 2019•1 hr 14 min
Susanna Moorehead, the new Chair of the OECD's Development Assistance Committee (DAC) joins ODI in conversation on the future of aid.
Mar 07, 2019•1 hr 20 min
This event explores the changes needed to achieve the global target of universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030.
Feb 26, 2019•1 hr 48 min
Alex de Waal, Executive Director of the World Peace Foundation, Research Professor at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, delivers the 2018 HPG Annual Lecture, examining the current political and legal developments related to mass starvation and the implications for humanitarian action.
Dec 10, 2018•1 hr 15 min
This keynote speech was delivered on the second day of the Africa's rising debt conference by Dr Donald Kaberuka, High Representative of the African Union Peace Fund and CGD Distinguished Visiting Fellow, and former president of the African Development Bank Group.
Nov 16, 2018•22 min
This keynote speech was delivered on the first day of the Africa's rising debt conference by Razia Khan, Chief Economist for Africa and the Middle East, Standard Chartered.
Nov 16, 2018•22 min
This keynote speech was delivered on the first day of the Africa's rising debt conference by Dr Antoinette Monsio Sayeh, former Minister of Finance, Liberia, and former director of the African Department at the IMF.
Nov 16, 2018•39 min
This panel session, the fourth of the Africa's rising debt conference, addresses the following key questions: - How effective has the implementation of collective action clauses been and what further improvements can be made? - What challenges does the evolving financing landscape pose to sovereign debt restructuring, particularly the Paris Club and market-based approaches, and what are some possible solutions? - What incremental steps can be taken to improve the architecture for sovereign debt ...
Nov 16, 2018•1 hr 32 min
This panel session, the third of the Africa's rising debt conference, addresses the following key questions: - What factors have enabled some sub-Saharan African countries to borrow responsibly following debt relief? - What challenges does the evolving finance landscape pose to policy-makers in sub-Saharan Africa when it comes to ensuring that the level and rate of growth in their public debt is sustainable? - How can the providers of technical assistance better suport national authorities to en...
Nov 16, 2018•1 hr 20 min
This panel session, the second of the Africa's rising debt conference, addresses the following key questions: - How effective have voluntary guidelines for sustainable and transparent lending been so far and what more can be done as part of the responsible investment agenda? - What metrics and mechanisms can be applied to monitor whether creditors lend in a sustainable and transparent manner? - What are the advantages and challenges of state-contingent debt instruments as tools to ensure debt su...
Nov 16, 2018•1 hr 35 min
This panel session, the first of the Africa's rising debt conference, addresses the following key questions: - What are the debt trajectories in sub-Saharan Africa and which countries are most vulnerable to being in debt distress? - What are the risks for debt sustainability associated with relatively new and less concessional sources of finance? - How can existing frameworks for monitoring debt vulnerabilities be improved
Nov 16, 2018•1 hr 40 min
This event explores how changing gender norms can lead to women's economic empowerment – for women around the world today and for future generations.
Nov 14, 2018•1 hr 33 min
This event discusses the drivers of sustainable economic growth in Africa in the context of new global trends.
Oct 25, 2018•1 hr 33 min
Drawing on articles in the latest issue of HPN magazine, panellists discuss the opportunities and challenges of working in this protracted Rohingya crisis.
Oct 25, 2018•1 hr 30 min
This event, to mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, convened leading experts in the fields of growth, social inclusion and climate change to discuss how joining together these key themes can contribute to ending chronic poverty by 2030.
Oct 18, 2018•1 hr 39 min
To mark the International Day of Rural Women on 15 October, ODI convened an expert panel to explore this question further. The event includes discussion of new findings from recent research from ODI and the DFID-ESRC Growth Research Programme.
Oct 17, 2018•1 hr 38 min
What actions do donors need to take in order to eradicate extreme poverty in the next 12 years?
Sep 24, 2018•1 hr 29 min
