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Mar
19
2024
VIRTUAL
3:30—5:00 PM CEST
March 18, 2024
In September, the United Nations will hold the 'Summit of the Future'. This summit will debate, inter alia, the reform of global economic governance, lasting solutions on debt relief, lowering costs of sovereign borrowing, and an inclusive and equitable global tax architecture. Furthermore, the Braz...
Feb
28
2024
IN PERSON
11:00—12:15 PM
February 28, 2024
In recent years, countries have imposed restrictions on the cross-border movement of data as a means of protecting privacy and encouraging the growth of domestic tech sectors. The impacts of such measures on consumers, particularly those living below the international poverty line, have garnered lit...
Feb
27
2024
VIRTUAL
9:00—10:30 AM EDT | 2:00pm – 3:30pm GMT
February 13, 2024
Join the Center for Global Development and E3G for a comprehensive discussion on the IMF’s role in the climate issues confronting its emerging market and developing member countries. Panelists will delve into the multifaceted role of the IMF concerning climate-related matters. Questions surrounding ...
Feb
7
2024
VIRTUAL
3:00—4:00 PM ET / 8:00-9:00 PM GMT
January 23, 2024
Please join the Center for Global Development to discuss Gregory Makoff’s new book, "Default: The Landmark Court Battle over Argentina’s $100 Billion Debt Restructuring." The book describes the fifteen-year conflict over Argentina’s 2001 default that led to a decade of litigation in U.S. courts and ...
Nov
21
2023
VIRTUAL
9:00—10:30 AM ET / 2:00-3:30 PM GMT
November 06, 2023
For this event, the Center for Global Development brings together the perspectives of country policy makers and regulators, fiscal policy experts, and researchers to share insights on how some countries are already leading in application and on how other countries can benefit. Solutions are in part ...
May
16
2023
4:00—5:00 PM EDT
May 08, 2023
The Phoenix Economy explores the social and economic ramifications of the Covid 19 pandemic, arguing that it may considerably reshape the global economy. Salmon suggests a future of greater geopolitical tension exacerbated by climate change, future pandemics and increased inequality. Growing uncerta...
May
9
2023
10:00—11:30 AM ET / 3:00-4:30 PM BST
May 02, 2023
The IMF established the Resilience and Sustainability Trust (RST) in April 2022 and five countries now have programs with the IMF under the RST. During this event, panelists will discuss the challenges in putting together the RST-supported programs and the nature of the conditions for lending under ...
Apr
11
2023
12:30—2:00 PM ET 5:30-7:00 PM BST In-person and Online
April 04, 2023
In the wake of COVID-19, African countries are set to receive special drawing rights to boost their economies. However, there is a need to increase African agency in development financing – including in the deployment of SDRs to best meet African development agendas such as Agenda 2063. During COVID...
Apr
12
2023
10:00—11:30 AM ET / 3:00-4:30 PM BST / In-person and Online
March 22, 2023
"Driving Digital Transformation: Lessons from Seven Developing Countries" documents the experiences of implementing the Digital Economy Kit developed by the Pathways for Prosperity Commission and the Digital Pathways at Oxford program. The book was written in the name of Benno Ndulu, a former non-re...