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We bring together the world’s most influential thinkers, activists and global voices to discuss the critical issues of our time.

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The unintended effects of foreign aid: Should donors avoid, accept or act on them?

This webinar explores the range of unintended effects that can arise in aid relations and initiatives, and provides advice on how donors might tackle them.

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Where to next on migration for southern Europe? Analysing trends in narratives and policies

This event feature two panel discussions looking at public attitudes and political narratives around migration and policy reforms across southern Europe.

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Looking back, looking forward: Global South perspectives on the BRI

Ahead of the third Belt and Road Forum, this event convenes experts working in research and policy to reflect on the past ten years of the Belt and Road Initiative.

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How can MDBs be more responsive to borrower clients and citizens? Improving the operational model

This event provides a space to discuss the priority areas for reform in the operational model of MDBs, and how such reforms can help incentivise demand from client countries and improve outcomes.

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The critical minerals race to net zero

Ahead of the 2023 G20 Summit in India, where the resilience of critical minerals is set to feature, this event will explore the geopolitical drivers of the race for critical minerals. Speakers will discuss the opportunities this creates for resource-rich developing and emerging economies, as well as the resulting (geo)political, environmental, and social risks these countries must navigate.

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World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings 2023

Maximising the developmental value of MDB callable capital

ODI at the Annual Meetings: This workshop highlights the preliminary research findings of an ODI-led project on MDB callable capital, which is being conducted in collaboration with the MDB Challenge Fund.

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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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Navigating fragility: the new multilateral agenda

The discussion will seek to bring clarity to our collective understanding of conflict and fragility as an urgent global challenge, and reflect on its implications for efforts to tackle the similarly intractable global challenges of climate change and pandemics.

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G20 India 2023

Strengthening MDBs: the triple agenda

This event marks the public launch of the reports of the G20 Independent Expert Group on strengthening multilateral development banks, appointed under the India G20 Presidency.

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  1. Budgets and Bytes: how can digital improve public spending?

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  2. Will the conflict in Ukraine reset the narrative on refugees in Europe?

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  3. Priorities and challenges for Latin America and the Caribbean: a panel discussion with IDB President Ilan Goldfajn

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  4. Climate justice and the role of international law

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  5. Tracking climate-consistent finance flows

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  6. Rethinking policy for a new era of poverty

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  7. Inside the all-Africa vision for trade, investment and growth

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  8. ODI in conversation with Fatou Bensouda

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  9. Beyond neutrality: alternative forms of humanitarian action

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  10. From allyship to action: how men can step up to end violence against women

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  11. Cities and Voices

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  12. Anticipating crises and taking early action in fragile and conflict affected states

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  13. Sri Lanka's future pathway

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  14. Trends and disruptors in multilateral finance: looking ahead with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

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  15. Inclusive, Sustainable Economic Transformation

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  16. ODI in conversation with H.E. Wamkele Mene

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  17. ODI Bites – Financing the future of multilateralism: lessons from the WHO for reforming the UN

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  18. Multilateral Development Banks’ Capital Adequacy Frameworks: options for reform?

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  19. Aid vs. solidarity: the role of humanitarian aid in national responses to Ukrainian refugees

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  20. Social protection responses to forced displacement in Colombia

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