🌍 Now updated with 2021-22 data, the Chinese Loans to Africa Database documents over 1,200 loans from Chinese policy + commercial banks to African govs and state-owned enterprises.

Explore the data: gdpcenter.org/4d7jblb

How would a recent proposal from the 🇿🇦South African National Treasury impact public sector borrowing?

Robert N. McCauley explores in a new working paper: gdpcenter.org/3WbNCAA

🚨 Applications for the Global China Initiative Core Faculty Seed Grant Program are now open to Boston University scholars. Core Faculty receive $2,500 seed grant, opportunities for collaboration within the BU global China research community + more. Apply today: gdpcenter.org/3Uu3365

How can development finance institutions support countries in transitioning away from coal-based power generation?

A new report based on a November 2023 workshop explores potential options + presents 3️⃣ 🔑 policy recommendations.

Read more: gdpcenter.org/4dedWAb

With speakers from 🇭🇹Haiti, 🇲🇻The Maldives, 🇰🇪Kenya + more, join us + Pardee School of Global Studies, Boston University tomorrow, April 25 for a panel discussion on turning theory to practice in careers in int'l development + climate finance.

Register to attend: gdpcenter.org/3JxssW5

From aligning with the Paris Agreement to amplifying the voices of climate-vulnerable economies, Mohamed Nasheed + Centre for Social and Economic Progress's Rakesh Mohan map how IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva can continue leading on climate in her 2nd term.

Read more:gdpcenter.org/4aKHsvV

With 5️⃣ 🔑 policy recommendations, Jwala Rambarran + Fahmida Khatun explore in a new blog how to strengthen the IMF Resilience + Sustainability Trust for catalytic impact.

Read more: gdpcenter.org/3vUssfW

NEW research co-produced with V20 Finance Ministers finds that V20 members are expected to pay $904.7 billion in debt service over 2022-2030, illustrating the need for a multi-pronged approach to tackle sovereign debt distress.

Read the policy brief: gdpcenter.org/3WjAbyy

How did FLAR | Fondo Latinoamericano de Reservas evolve from a small reserve pooling arrangement to a vital liquidity mechanism in the region?

William N. Kring discusses in a new book chapter in the Handbook of Regional Cooperation and Integration: gdpcenter.org/3xMDYKN

🚨 ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: The Global Economic Governance Initiative is looking to support Boston University full-time faculty members engaged in research related to global economic governance with a $2,500 seed grant + more.

Apply by April 29: gdpcenter.org/3U8B4ra

In a new policy brief with V20 Finance Ministers, Rishikesh Ram Bhandary + Nathalie Marins illustrates the need for a multi-pronged approach to tackle sovereign debt distress with comprehensive creditor participation and ambitious scope + scale.

Read more: gdpcenter.org/44hLAkI

In a new blog, Jwala Rambarran + Fahmida Khatun argue that IMF must show faster + bolder leadership to make the Resilience + Sustainability Trust a transformational part of the global financial architecture.

Read more: gdpcenter.org/3xNwMOw

In a new report, Tarela Moses, Lucas Engel + African Economic Research Consortium's Dianah Ngui and Abbi Kedir explain how to better align 🇨🇳Chinese trade, development finance + FDI with Africa’s energy transition goals.

Read more: gdpcenter.org/3QcGsZ8

⚡ NEW: SaraJaneAhmed @JwalaRambarran John Asafu-Adjaye Rishikesh Ram Bhandary + others share their expert opinions on the news of IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva's 2nd term + what it means for climate at the Fund.

Read more: gdpcenter.org/3JsuF5l

How has the climate crisis transformed roles in government agencies that traditionally didn’t engage with environmental issues?

Join us + Pardee School of Global Studies, Boston University for an expert panel discussion on Thurs., April 25.

Register to attend: gdpcenter.org/3W8ljmE

🌍 A new report from the Debt Relief for a Green + Inclusive Recovery Project argues that debt relief should be provided as part of a package of new liquidity, affordable development finance + reforms to the global financial architecture.

Read more: gdpcenter.org/3JuOcCc

From scaling up resources to institutionalizing collaboration with World Bank, a new policy brief from the Task Force on Climate, Development + the IMF outlines 5️⃣ recommendations for improving the IMF Resilience + Sustainability Trust.

Read more: gdpcenter.org/3w5tOo8

In late March, researchers and staff of the Global China Initiative traveled to 🇨🇳China to present policy-oriented research to policymakers, engage with partner institutions + more.

Explore photos and highlights from the trip in a new blog: gdpcenter.org/3JwHJXa

For the 1st time this year, members of the Global China Initiative including Kevin P. Gallagher Yan Wang Marina Zucker-Marques + others traveled to 🇨🇳China to engage with policymakers, scholars + partners.

See highlights in a new In Photos blog: gdpcenter.org/3xTkyDS

In TheHillOpinion, Kyla Tienhaara + Rachel Thrasher argue that the World Bank's International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes does not contribute to economic development or address global challenges like climate change.

Read more: gdpcenter.org/3xLqor3