In 2002 I was a fresher at the University of Florence, I wanted to save the world, I knew nothing. I walked into Professor Giovanni Andrea Cornia’s class hoping it would give me some inspiration, and boy it did.

Would a tech tax be a fair way to make Google and Meta pay for the news they distribute and profit from? Thanks to our Columbia | SIPA student team: Emma Goldhaber and Reena and Philip for research. theconversation.com/would-a-tech-t…

❗️New @ILO World Employment and Social Outlook Update out today, warns on fall in global labour income share 👉 ilo.org/resource/news/… 📰Read Delphine Strauss' take on the report for the Financial Times: on.ft.com/4d8M0g9

The ⁦EndAusterityCampaign is present at⁩ the #FightForAlternativesGlobalAssembly in Manila. ⁦Lidy Nacpil⁩ from ⁦APMDD⁩ reminds us: “If we have women’s leadership and women’s participation in our movements, we will win!”

.IMF surcharges are an unnecessary burden on indebted nations. 23 countries pay these fees in 2024, nearly triple the number in 2019. This policy punishes countries when they need help most. #StopIMFSurcharges cepr.net/no-false-solut…

I strongly condemn Israel’s air strikes on an Israeli-designated zone for displaced people in Gaza. Palestinians had moved to this area in search for shelter & safety, after being repeatedly instructed to do so by the Israeli authorities. I repeat my call for an immediate

In Memoriam: Professor Giovanni Andrea Cornia Read the obituaries by ex-UNICEF colleagues Sir Richard Jolly and Frances Stewart , Leonardo Menchini, Andrea Rossi and myself. He will be sorely missed. Pls disseminate. Thanks to IDEAs networkideas.org/whats-new/2024…

Professor Giovanni Andrea Cornia was a voice for good. He will be greatly missed.

Out today, our policy brief on reforming IMF surcharge rate, with Martín Guzmán Kevin P. Gallagher and Marilou Uy t20brasil.org/media/document…

I spoke with Democracy Now! about Trump's economic proposals youtube.com/watch?v=CBiehs…

“Countries in the global north don’t even bother to think about how rising their interest rates impacts the debt levels of countries in the global south.” Isabella M. Weber Thanks Progressive International for this ⭐️ lineup to discuss urgently needed reforms for a more just economic order

The #UNDRIP was adopted on this day 17 years ago! Find out more about the history & impact of the Declaration on #IndigenousPeoples' rights 👉🏿tinyurl.com/vmdn6zxu #WeAreIndigenous

My latest op-ed for Project Syndicate, written with Kevin P. Gallagher, Martín Guzmán and Marilou Uy, on why IMF should end surcharges project-syndicate.org/commentary/imf…

Africa is being suffocated by debt burdens, preventing it from responding to the climate crisis” - Vanessa Nakate Decision makers must ensure the #NCQG process includes #DebtJustice We need: ✅grant-based finance ✅#DebtCancellation ⛔️ No false solutions like #debtswaps

A periodic post that my new book, The Road to Freedom, is out. Freedom is on many people's minds at the moment, and the economy, and how we shape it, has an important role to play.

📢As a result, in significant part, of South Africa’s global leadership, the United Nations votes to impose sanctions on Israel The South African people can be justifiably proud that our government has played a leading role in the UN's decision to imposed sanctions against the genocidal

Had such a nice time talking with Kirk Hanson about my book, Road to Freedom, at Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California on Sept. 16. youtube.com/watch?v=m5koi0…

Thanks a lot. I am very proud of this nomination, and see great opportunities of advance of the international community as a result of this Conference.

A fundamental #inequality has paralyzed the UN Security Council’s ability to maintain global #peace and #security. Just five countries – the P5 - hold a veto over the will of the other 190 states, using the UNSC to serve their own interests. Meanwhile, over 1 million people have

Invitation Strategy Meeting Towards the 2nd WSSD We are pleased to invite you to the event “Strategy Meeting Towards the Second World Social Summit for Social Development”. Monday, 23 September 11am - 12:30 pm EDT at UN Church Center.