Two major multilateral agencies have elected BRICS candidates (that is, candidates from Brazil, Russia, India, China or South Africa) as their Directors-General in the last two months. Are we seeing signs of increased leadership in global governance from the BRICS countries?
What future for Aid for Trade? The fourth global Aid for Trade (AfT) review at the WTO from 8-10 July 2013 is an ideal moment to reflect. The concept of Aid for Trade has come a long a way since its inception at the Hong Kong ministerial in 2005 when it established AfT as a commitment. Aid for Trade now represents a third of ODA and more and more donors and recipients have increased their attention to trade.
Launch the World Investment Report 2013 (WIR13) which focuses on Global Value Chains (GVCs) and their role in development.
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On the 17-18 June, leaders from the G8 countries will gather at Lough Erne in Northern Ireland. On the agenda are three key issues: advancing trade; ensuring tax compliance; promoting greater transparency.
In advance of the summit, ODI researchers will be responding to this agenda and providing an independent commentary on the Lough Erne accountability report, which reviews the G8's delivery against previous summit commitments.
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This roundtable explored the economic situation in low income countries (LICs) and the role of the International Monetary Fund.
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This roundtable explored development finance institutions and their linkages with job creation and structural change.