H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, joins ODI in conversation to discuss his vision for trade and investment for Africa and the rest of world.
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Experts join us ahead of the Annual Meetings to discuss whether multilateral development banks are fit for purpose, and what reforms are needed.
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This webinar, hosted with CGD, explores whether multilateral development banks' capital adequacy policies are fit for purpose to face current global challenges.
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Humanitarian action in an evolving Russia–Ukraine conflict: virtual roundtable, 15 September 2022
This note summarises the discussion points of a private online roundtable held by the Humanitarian Policy Group at ODI with support from the British Red Cross on 15 September 2022.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is creating cascading risks across Eurasia – here’s what to watch out for
Analysis of the broader risks being generated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which decision-makers across sectors need to watch carefully.
An opposition of values: Russian independent journalism after 24th February
Despite significant obstacles, journalists are exploring new ways to reach Russian audiences, innovating in their methods and messaging.
Aid vs. solidarity: the role of humanitarian aid in national responses to Ukrainian refugees
This webinar explores the role of international humanitarian aid in supporting Ukrainian refugees, in a context where some European countries hosting them are providing generous and comprehensive assistance.
Managing humanitarian narratives in the Ukraine crisis response: virtual roundtable, 26 May 2022
Summary of a virtual roundtable on narratives within Ukraine.
Drought and food security crisis in the Horn of Africa: HPG roundtable communiqué | 7 June 2022
Urgent messaging on the food security crisis in the Horn of Africa and the actions needed immediately to respond to this.
Women's organisations and feminist mobilisation
This ODI Briefing note and infographic walks through what women's movements have achieved for gender equality and how they can be better supported by funders.
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This ODI Bites episode discusses the implications the historic decision to triple the size of the WHO's regular budget will have on UN reform and multilateral finance.
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