4 Dec 2025
Markets have the money, developing countries need the projects – what’s stopping them?
Investors assume developing economies are risky, but evidence shows the opposite.
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26 Sep 2025
Show or substance? The African Union’s G20 test
Under this year’s South African presidency of the global forum, it’s more important than ever for the Union to speak as one. -
17 Jul 2025
UN development summit shows who’s really fanning the flames
Seville’s sweltering UN conference exposed deep rifts between those pushing private finance and advocates for debt justice. -
27 Jun 2025
The Seville compromise: A move forward for development financing while Washington steps back
What happens when the world’s biggest donor walks away? -
26 May 2025
The diminishing of US exceptionalism
Visa bans, research cuts, and isolationist policies risk America’s global leadership and leave a void for China to fill. -
19 May 2025
The US dollar is everyone's problem
A new book offers a chance to look back at the record of a distinguished economist. -
16 Jan 2024
Global economic prospects are the worst in decades but investing in the future could be the answer
The World Bank reports on why global growth and poverty reduction are slowing but points to investment as a way forward. -
27 Nov 2023
Rise of the Redback
The US dollar remain the dominant currency. But China – and others – are driving the yuan as an alternative. -
24 Nov 2023
De-risking developing country debt
Debt suspension clauses should be rolled out by Western lenders, including Australia. -
16 Nov 2023
The G20’s approach on debt has failed
The “Common Framework” shows the perils of announcing solutions before governments have them. -
31 Oct 2023
Infrastructure for influence: Pacific Islands building spree
Even with stabilising debt and higher revenues, the region’s needs still outpace funding. Partnerships are key. -
15 Aug 2023
The climate crisis demands sovereign debt justice
Why should low-income countries pay the price for climate change? -
8 Aug 2023
Sri Lanka’s deep debt bind
Imposing losses on domestic creditors essentially imposes losses on the country itself.