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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

GDP Center Round-Up: 2023 Summer in the Field Fellowship Program
By Claire Paul After a summer of research and professional development, the 2023 Summer in the Field Fellows have completed Read more

Webinar Summary – The Great Mobilization: Reforming and Strengthening Multilateral Development Banks in the Age of Polycrisis
By Nabil Haque On Wednesday October 4, 2023, the Boston University Global Development Policy (GDP) Center hosted a webinar discussion Read more

Summer in the Field: Fighting for an AIDS-free Generation in Uganda
By Emily Lamunu Significant progress has been made in eradicating childhood AIDS in Uganda; however, there is still much more Read more

Seminar Summary – The Ultra Poor Graduation Approach and Child Human Capital
By Richa Jindal Extreme poverty entraps over 719 million people worldwide who live on less than the cost of a Read more

Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and the Environment: “Should the Interests of Foreign Investors Trump the Human Right to a Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment?”
Editor’s Note: Below is an excerpt of input submitted by Kyla Tienhaara, Rachel Thrasher and Kevin P. Gallagher to the Read more

The IMF Should be an Analytical Partner on the UN Global Stocktake – Here’s Why
By Rishikesh Ram Bhandary This is a critical policy moment just weeks ahead of the 28th United Nations Climate Change Read more

Summer in the Field: The Impact and Importance of Global Immersive Education for Marine Preservation and Conservation in Central Java, Indonesia
By Sasha Gilmore In the face of ever-worsening global climate change, the need to protect the ecosystem’s biodiversity is becoming Read more

Summer in the Field: Can Local Convenience Stores Help Increase Financial Inclusivity in Mexico?
By Laura Aquino Imagine you need to withdraw money or make a bank deposit. You would probably use Google Maps, Read more

Capitalizing on China’s Demand for LAC’s Transition Materials: A New Research Agenda Takes Shape
By Zara C. Albright Global annual new energy generation capacity will need to be 90 percent renewable between 2022-2030 to Read more