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Norm Defenders in a Multipolar Institutional Field: Transnational Environmental and Social Advocacy at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
By Andrea Zhu Four decades ago, a transnational network of advocates took on the world’s largest development institution. Throughout the Read more
How Do Changes in a Country-Industry’s Relative Position in Global Value Chains Impact Labor Shares?
By Lin Shi Understanding the income distribution among factors of production is crucial for examining countries’ long-run economic growths. Economists Read more
Global Development Policy Center – Annual Report 2026
In its ninth year of operation, the GDP Center is proud to present the 2026 Annual Report. The report provides Read more
International Investment Pushes Past and Present, Part 4: The European Union
By Tim Hirschel-Burns This blog is part of a blog series on past large-scale international investment programs and the lessons Read more
Data Spotlight: The Strait of Hormuz Crisis and Chinese-Financed Power Plants in Asia
By William Olichney The Strait of Hormuz crisis, causing the largest ever disruption to global oil markets, has created an Read more
The World Bank Needs an Enhanced Climate Change Action Plan
By Rishikesh Ram Bhandary, Marilou Uy and Irene Monasterolo As countries grapple with one of hottest years on record alongside Read more
Plan México: Legal Risks (and Opportunities) of Mexico’s Public Sector-Led Industrial Strategy
By Rachel Thrasher Note: This research follows previous GDP Center work on the USMCA review as a strategic opportunity for Read more
Is there a development quid pro quo? China’s development finance and mineral access in Africa
By Congyi Dai Minerals are the main inputs needed for manufacturing clean energy technologies such as lithium-ion batteries, solar photovoltaic Read more
Meet the 2026 Summer in the Field Fellow
The Boston University Global Development Policy (GDP) Center is proud to present the 2026 Summer in the Field Fellow: Luh Read more
Introducing the 2026 HCI PhD Summer Fieldwork Fellows
The Human Capital Initiative (HCI) is pleased to announce the fellows for the 2026 PhD Summer Fieldwork award to advance Read more