
What we do
Promoting economic development through high quality innovative research, policy advice and communications in areas relevant to contemporary policy debates.

Resilience-building in Africa: navigating shocks and policy implications
Join us for an impactful event where we delve into the critical issues surrounding shocks and explore strategic policymaking approaches that empower Africa to thrive amidst crises.
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Supporting Investment and Trade in Africa (SITA)
The Supporting Investment and Trade in Africa (SITA) programme contributes to development goals of African economies and the UK’s efforts to support trade, investment and development on the continent.
Our team
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Dirk Willem te Velde
Director of International Economic Development group, Principal Research Fellow
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Stephen Gelb
Principal Research Fellow - Team Leader
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Ganeshan Wignaraja
Senior Research Associate
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Ed Clay
Senior Research Associate