Great piece on how the free trade narrative is a myth to support (mainly) US economic interests. Worth a read.

Former Singaporean diplomat on China's Grand Strategy. Simply brilliant!

Really looking forward to chatting to UN Development Administrator Achim Steiner tomorrow about how to make the 'development project' and international cooperation fit for the future. It's not too late to sign up via ODI to join us online ⤵️

Last month we released our 50th #ThinkChangePodcast! 🎉 For over two years we've been inviting brilliant guests to share their ideas for tackling critical global issues. This special rewind episode revisits a few of our favourite conversations so far: buff.ly/4bWU9DH🎙️

Last month we released our 50th ODI #ThinkChangePodcast! 🎉 Constantly inspired by our brilliant guests who are shaping the debate on today's most critical global issues. This special episode revisits a few of our favourite conversations so far: odi.org/en/insights/th…

Sign of the times. Malaysia issues a travel warning to the UK. As well they should. Other countries should follow

The textile industry is a powerful engine for economic growth, but at what cost? New research by Jodie Keane & Linda Calabrese 姜琳达 examines the complex balance between economic, social & environmental goals in the textile global value chains in #Bangladesh🇧🇩, #Vietnam🇻🇳 & #Kenya🇰🇪. ⬇️

“The market will regulate itself!” The market:

Many thanks for sharing Jostein!!!

Kenya has formally joined the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) as a fully paid member. The membership will enable Kenya to access concessional loans for development finance.

President Ruto argues the case for the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway. I agree with him. It is a regional project that needs to be completed for it to be beneficial.

Imagine a European country, or the US, doing this for 40 African leaders. Difficult, isn't it? I think it's time we give our African partners the importance they deserve

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine shot ft.com/content/a5bd5d… via @ft

Chinese in Africa/Africans in China Research Network: The position as Executive Director will be open. Application deadline November 15 Executive_Director_Job_Description_final_August_2024.pdf (msu.edu)

A lot of discussion about trade imbalances, so much less on the #AfCFTA around #FOCAC2024. But African leaders should use this chance to make precise requests to their Chinese partners, and to pursue their panAfrican vision, as I suggest below 👇