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Rising oil prices and developing country debt – the next shock is already here
By Rebecca Ray, Kevin P. Gallagher and Marina Zucker-Marques Once again, developing countries are experiencing shockwaves from a crisis they Read more
Zimbabwe’s Lithium Pivot: Promises and Pitfalls of Mining
By Julie Radomski and Tsitsi Musasike Lithium has emerged as an indispensable resource powering the energy transition, given its central Read more
Informality Is Africa’s Reality, And Its Policy Challenge: Takeaways from the ISHi – Africa Task Force
Across sub-Saharan Africa, informality is not the exception, but the economic reality. Four out of five workers in sub-Saharan Africa Read more
Can China Support a Just Energy Transition in Latin America? Policy Insights from a Working Paper Series
By Julie Radomski As petroleum prices reach historic highs while solar and wind prices reach historic lows, the future of Read more
Power Projects Face Climate “Double Whammy”
By Xia Li A new power plant can look like a straightforward win for a fast-growing economy. It means more Read more
Beyond Debt Reprofiling: China’s Role in Global South Development
By Marina Zucker-Marques, Rosa He and Tianyi Wu Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many developing countries have faced Read more
Is Geopolitics Opening New Doors for EV Localization Worldwide?
By Hanjie Wang While trade tensions continue to dominate international headlines, the rapid growth of electric vehicle (EV) industry has Read more
International Investment Pushes Past and Present, Part 2: South Korea
By Tim Hirschel-Burns This blog is part of a blog series on past large-scale international investment programs and the lessons Read more
The Human Capital Initiative Announces the Winners of the 2026 Collaborative Grant Award
The Human Capital Initiative (HCI) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 Collaborative Grant award to advance innovative, Read more
Development Finance at a Crossroads: Workshop Summary
By Tianyi Wu Development finance is at a critical inflection point: many low- and middle-income countries are facing mounting pressures Read more