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One big objective of the AfCFTA is to transform African economies, which can be achieved through attracting quality FDI.
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The complexities of blockchain in global aid efforts
Blockchain technology looks set to be included in aid solutions in the next decade, but how can it improve the lives of those in crisis? Our Chief Executive Sara Pantuliano joined Coindesk's 'Money Reimagined' podcast.
Launching the TaxDev employment income taxes dataset: new insights from Africa
This webinar launches a new dataset to help policy-makers understand how employment income is taxed in low- and middle-income countries, and how this has evolved over time.
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ODI will evolve to make the focus on equity, inclusive growth, social justice and sustainability even more central to what we do.
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Director of Programme - International Economic Development Group, Principle Research Fellow
Leadership Team, International Economic Development Group
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Export finance for the past or the future? -
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An Analytical Review: A Decade of Urban Resilience -
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