All VoxDevTalks
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How can countries develop their economies in a changed world?
The global environment for development has changed, so development policies should change too. This podcast looks back at predictions from 2018, and discusses what the current geopolitical situation means for future growth policy.
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Rethinking evidence and refocusing on growth in development economics
What is the problem with relying exclusively on rigorous evidence? Is economic growth essential for human well-being?
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How does internet connectivity impact developing economies?
The internet’s impact on developing countries has been profound, though uneven. Policy will play a crucial role in ensuring that the gains from connectivity are widely shared, and governments must invest in infrastructure and promote digital literacy.
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The role of evidence at Development Finance Institutions
How can Development Finance Institutions use research to inform their investment decisions? What is their role in supporting economic development and private investment?
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How can emerging economies break free from the sidelines of global trade?
The second episode of Development Dialogues covers how developing countries have engaged with global trade. How have their approaches to trade differed based on their underlying institutional and economic structure? What has been the impact on their economies and how might Trump's presidency shape the future of global trade?
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Why do protests matter? Exploring their causes and lasting impacts
How can we measure protests and their impact? How has social media changed the nature and frequency of protests? Where is more research needed?
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How the urban environment can adapt to climate change
With rising rural-urban migration in developing countries, accelerated by climate change, it is crucial to understand how to incentivise adaptation in the design and construction of urban buildings.
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Helping jobseekers signal their skills: A cost-effective strategy benefitting workers and firms
Signalling interventions bridge the information gap between firms and workers, helping jobseekers target their search, improve their applications and boost earnings while offering large potential aggregate gains.
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The history of cash transfers
What can history teach us about cash transfers? How have societies used cash transfers through the ages and what role have they played in countries’ development process?