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The Boston University Global Development Policy Center is a policy-oriented research center working to advance financial stability, human well-being and environmental sustainability across the globe.
Latest Research and Commentary
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Leading by Design: Asian Lessons for Monitoring Global Financial Stability
The Global Financial Safety Net (GFSN) has been dramatically reshaped since 2000. While the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is still Read more
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On Par: A Money View of Stablecoins
The rapid growth in stablecoin issuance and the recent testing of stablecoins' par settlement promises has provoked a flurry of Read more
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GDP Center Round-up: 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28)
By Claire Paul From November 28-December 12, the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) will be held in Dubai, Read more
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Unpacking Climate Finance at COP28 and Beyond: Insights from New Data on Climate Negotiations and National Climate Funds
By Rishikesh Ram Bhandary As delegates gather in Dubai for the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), climate finance Read more
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Economic and Fiscal Implications of Climate Change for Vulnerable Countries in Central America and the Caribbean
Climate vulnerable countries, such as those in Latin America and the Caribbean, are currently locked in a cycle of debt Read more
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6 Charts on Climate Impacts in 6 Central American and Caribbean Countries
By Samantha Igo Within 24 hours in late October, Hurricane Otis, in defiance of forecasting models, increased windspeed by 115 Read more
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Gendered Differences in Mobility and the Demand for Transport in Ethiopia
Urban expansion in Africa offers opportunities for growth and development, but such growth will also present significant challenges to the Read more
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Meet the 2023 Global Economic Governance Fellows
By Sayuri Kataoka The Boston University Global Development Policy (GDP) Center is pleased to present the 2023-2024 cohort of Global Read more