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The Initiative for Policy Dialogue, directed by Joseph E Stiglitz and Martin Guzman based at Columbia University Website: ipdcolumbia.org

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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Calling all scholars: submissions are open for our joint workshop on Industrial & Production Sector Policies in South America, hosted by the Initiative for Policy Dialogue at Columbia University and UNCTAD. Deadline: May 25, 2026 More details and full call here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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IPD-UNCTAD Joint Workshop Call for Papers | Initiative for Policy Dialogue at Columbia University
Calling all scholars: IPD, in partnership with United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, is currently seeking submissions for a joint workshop on Industrial and Production Sector Policies in...
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Earlier today, Dr. Joseph Stiglitz met with Gabriel Zucman and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to hold a Tax Day Forum at the CUNY Graduate Center. Check out the talk here ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiX-...
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Mayor Mamdani Holds Tax Day Forum with Economists Gabriel Zucman and Joseph Stiglitz
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
#ISDS allows corporations to challenge vital climate policies and demand billions from governments. That must change. IPD is proud to stand with others urging Pres. Gustavo Petro to advance bold reforms to #EndISDS at #ColombiaSinFosiles2026 bit.ly/GDP-ISDS
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Letter from 220 Economists and Legal Scholars to Colombian President Gustavo Petro Calling for Action on ISDS | Global Development Policy Center
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
@josephestiglitz.bsky.social responds to Donald Trump's State of the Union address saying that Trump can't erase the truth that tariffs have raised costs for most U.S. residents. www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2Tg...
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Nobel Prize-Winning Economist Joseph Stiglitz Slams Trump’s Myths About Tariffs, Affordability
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Out Now: Volume 16, Issue 1 of Journal of Globalization and Development, edited by @kevinpgallagher.bsky.social and Jeronim Capaldo. www.degruyterbrill.com/journal/key/... (Graphic titled 'Fixed Price' in Jairo Alvarez and Juan Pablo Bohoslavsky’s article “Beyond Debt – Curatorial Note”)
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Joseph E. Stiglitz @josephestiglitz.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
It was a real pleasure to talk with Dustin Foote of @columbiauniversity.bsky.social for the Trailblazers series. He asked me about why GDP as a measure falls short, and what the alternatives could be. www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5V9...
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Trailblazers: Rethinking GDP With Professor Joseph Stiglitz
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Now out in the Journal of Globalization and Development: A special issue on Greened Dependency and Development that explores the political economy of Latin America’s energy transition, guest edited by @barbarafritz Barbara Fritz, Martin Middelanis & José Carlos Orihuela
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Special issue: Greened Dependency and Development: The Political Economy of Energy Transition in Latin America; Guest Editors: Barbara Fritz, Martin Middelanis and Jose Carlos Orihuela
Volume 16, issue 2 of the journal Journal of Globalization and Development was published in 2025.
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
New IPD Working Paper out today Barry Herman analyzes the negotiated outcomes of Ffd4 in Seville and assesses the prospects for more coherent global development policy amid growing challenges to international cooperation. Full paper available here: ipdcolumbia.org/publication/...
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How Much Commitment In The Sevilla Commitment? Taking Stock After Six Months – Initiative for Policy Dialogue
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ICRICT @icrict.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
At @australiainstitute.org.au webinar @josephestiglitz.bsky.social argued for very high tax rates on corporate natural resource super-profits. As long as there are excess returns, companies will continue to invest. Tax those super-profits heavily the resources belong to the Australian people. Here⤵️
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
You can now watch Representative @rokhanna.bsky.social and @josephestiglitz.bsky.social in conversation at the conference on New Thinking in Industrial Policy: Perspectives from Developed and Developing Countries on IPD's Youtube channel. @columbiasipa.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Bt3...
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Representative Ro Khanna, in conversation with Joseph Stiglitz
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
If you missed our recent webinar, The Trump Economic Agenda: A One-Year Assessment, where panelists examined the real-world impacts of Trump’s economic agenda, you can now watch the full recording on our website. @groundwork.bsky.social
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Webinar — The Trump Economic Agenda: A One-Year Assessment – Initiative for Policy Dialogue
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Join @josephestiglitz.bsky.social on an upcoming webinar with @australiainstitute.org.au where they will discuss why corporate tax is good – and why democracies should be collecting more of it. Register here for this free event: theaus.in/4qiMeaI
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
One year into President Trump’s second term, U.S. economic policy is facing unprecedented uncertainty. Join IPD and @groundwork.bsky.social for a webinar discussion on the impacts of Trump’s economic agenda. @josephestiglitz.bsky.social Register and learn more here: ipdcolumbia.org/event/the-tr...
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Oxford Econ Policy @oxrepjournal.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Henry George argued that the most efficient tax is a tax on land. Going beyond his analysis, Tomohiro Hirano and @josephestiglitz.bsky.social suggest that financial liberalisation and loose monetary policy can stimulate land speculation instead of productive investment. doi.org/10.1093/oxre...
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Henry George, land speculation, and economic growth and transformation
Abstract. There has long been a concern that speculation on land (or other non-produced assets) may adversely affect economic performance by diverting scar
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
New IPD Working Paper Out Now The paper discusses different ways of valuing news content, the state of copyright negotiations between news publishers and AI firms, and the consequences for media sustainability, diversity and, pluralism. @robertacarlini.bsky.social ipdcolumbia.org/publication/...
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
"Rising economic division is destabilising nations and eroding accountability. @josephestiglitz.bsky.social's G20 blueprint offers a way toward global economic renewal" Read @theguardian.com opinion piece: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The Guardian view on the inequality emergency: why a Nobel prize winner’s warning must be heeded | Editorial
Editorial: Rising economic division is destabilising nations and eroding accountability. Joseph Stiglitz’s G20 blueprint offers a way toward global economic renewal
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ICRICT @icrict.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
💡Extreme wealth concentration was created by policy choices. @jayatighosh.bsky.social explained the #g20 action roadmap to reverse it, in @projectsyndicate.bsky.social: ✅ Monitor inequality like climate change ✅ Close tax loopholes for multinationals & the super-rich. 👇 shorturl.at/YsyCj
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
President Ramaphosa of South Africa, @lulaoficialbluesky.bsky.social of Brazil and Prime Minister Sánchez of Spain voice their support for the global inequality report by @josephestiglitz.bsky.social and a team of international experts for @financialtimes.com Read here: www.ft.com/content/9cc0...
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Lula, Ramaphosa and Sánchez: We face an inequality emergency
The needs of ordinary people must be placed at the centre of the world’s agenda
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
*Postdoc Opportunity* Columbia University is now accepting applications for one or more postdoctoral fellowships, supervised by @josephestiglitz.bsky.social Application details: www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing....
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American Economic Association: JOE Listings - August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Join us online tomorrow for Day 2 of New Thinking in Industrial Policy featuring a keynote conversation with @rokhanna.bsky.social and @josephestiglitz.bsky.social Watch here: youtube.com/live/ggDuMhBZg8Q?feature=share
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New Thinking in Industrial Policy: Perspectives from Developed and Developing Countries [Day 2]
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Happening now! New Thinking in Industrial Policy: Perspectives from Developed and Developing Countries Tune in live: youtube.com/live/ws5uQWl4L_A?feature=share Program details: ipdcolumbia.org/event/new-thinking-in-industrial-policy-perspectives-from-developed-and-developing-countries-2/
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New Thinking in Industrial Policy: Perspectives from Developed and Developing Countries [Day 1]
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Just out: New G20 report led by @josephestiglitz.bsky.social warns of an “Inequality Emergency.” It calls for an International Panel on Inequality as global shocks deepen poverty and widen wealth gaps. Read report here: ipdcolumbia.org/event/landma... #Inequality #G20
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
IPD’s October newsletter is out now featuring highlights from the past month and upcoming events. You can read it here: mailchi.mp/fab90d657dc7...
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Economists and former policymakers have written a letter calling on the World Bank/IMF to acknowledge the devastating impacts of the global debt crisis. The message is clear - there are common-sense and practical solutions that leaders can enact now. data.one.org/2025-debt-op...
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
As financial leaders gather in DC for the World Bank/IMF Meetings, the need for reform has never been more urgent. This new Foreign Policy brief supported by @fordfoundation.org takes a deep dive into how the international financial architecture is failing to solve the world’s most pressing problems
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Global Governance Reimagined
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
IPD presidents, @josephestiglitz.bsky.social & @martinguzman.bsky.social are honored to join a global group of economists and former policymakers calling on World Bank Group and IMF to acknowledge the global debt crisis and take bold action bit.ly/3W2tmQQ #TurnDebtIntoHope
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
📣 Global group of economists and former policymakers call on World Bank Group and IMF to acknowledge the global debt crisis and to take bold action to restore inclusive growth, stability and hope. data.one.org/2025-debt-op... #Jubilee2025 #TurnDebtIntoHope @josephestiglitz.bsky.social
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A Call for Urgent Debt Reform Ahead of the World Bank and IMF Meetings
Open Letter to Ministers of Finance and Governors of Central Banks, the Governors and Alternate Governors of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund, and the Leaders of the International ...
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Joseph E. Stiglitz @josephestiglitz.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
With Maxim Ventura-Bolet, a new @nber.org Working Paper: www.nber.org/papers/w34318
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The Impact of AI and Digital Platforms on the Information Ecosystem
Founded in 1920, the NBER is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to conducting economic research and to disseminating research findings among academics, public policy makers, an...
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Our Co-President Martín Guzmán spoke on New Rules for a Broken System about sovereign debt + global financial reform Listen here: Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/46fmvRY... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n... #IPD #Finance #DebtReform #GlobalSouth
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New Rules for a Broken System
Politics Podcast · Updated Weekly · There’s an undercurrent of deep concern in the development world, and the debate about how to solve these issues is urgent. In a special three-part series recorded ...
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Happening now: The Initiative for Policy Dialogue’s 25th Anniversary Conference at Columbia University. Scholars, policymakers, and practitioners are gathering to reflect on 25 years of research and impact. #IPD25 Watch the livestream here: gsb-columbia-edu.zoom.us/j/9536714802...
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
IPD’s August Newsletter is out. Featuring calls for papers, details on IPD's 25 anniversary conference, and IPD's latest publications. Read now: mailchi.mp/5919a0df2f2b... Subscribe to newsletter: ipdcolumbia.org/about/ipd-ne...
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IPD's Monthly Newsletter - August 2025
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Developing countries pay more to creditors than to health or education. Ahead of UNGA, Martín Guzmán, Mahmoud Mohieldin & Vera Songwe call for urgent reforms in their new piece for @projectsyndicate.bsky.social www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/p...
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An Agenda for Tackling the Debt and Development Crises
Martín Guzmán, Mahmoud Mohieldin and Vera Songwe explain what needs to be done to address rising debt distress and promote sustainable growth.
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
The Jubilee report is now available in Arabic. You can read it, along with the French, Portuguese, and Spanish versions, on our website. More translations coming soon! 🔗https://ipdcolumbia.org/publication/jubilee-debt-development-blueprint/
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The Jubilee Report: A Blueprint for Tackling the Debt and Development Crises and Creating the Financial Foundations for a Sustainable People-Centered Global Economy - Initiative for Policy Dialogue
On June 20, 2025 the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences (PASS) and Columbia University’s Initiative for Policy Dialogue (IPD) published a report by a commission of global experts calling for urgent...
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
We currently accepting paper submissions for two upcoming conferences: one on Industrial Policy scheduled for November 6&7, and one on Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) schedule for December 5. Find out more here: ipdcolumbia.org/event/call-f... ipdcolumbia.org/event/call-f...
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Call for Papers: New Thinking in Industrial Policy: Perspectives from Developed and Developing Countries - Initiative for Policy Dialogue
Submission Deadline: Fri. Sept. 12, 2025 at 11:59pm ET.
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
"The recent Jubilee Report on global sovereign debt, chaired by famed economist @josephestiglitz.bsky.social was a sobering read. Over 750mn people in Africa, it said, live in countries that spend more on debt servicing than on education or healthcare." Read @financialtimes.com latest piece.
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Rating the rating agencies in Africa
A new African Union-backed service aims to challenge the ‘big three’
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Call for Papers! ✏️ On Dec 5 IPD, @columbiaigp.bsky.social, @cepr.org, and @gdp-center.bsky.social will host a workshop on “The Role of SDRs for Global Stability & Sustainable Economic Transformation ” Deadline to submit papers: Sept 15, 2025, More details here: ipdcolumbia.org/event/call-f...
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
During Ffd4 this year, @josephestiglitz.bsky.social participated in a panel on new frameworks for global taxation, focusing on fair tax systems and efficient tax administration to support inclusive and sustainable development. Watch the full session here: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k17...
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(Day 4) Special Events - 4th International Conference on Financing for Development FFD4 (Sevilla, Spain)
The special events of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development will convene high-level participants to discuss actions and the way forward of the Compromiso de Sevilla.
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Read @martinguzman.bsky.social full speech on the #jubileereport at the 4th Financing for Development Conference that took place in Sevilla last week. ipdcolumbia.org/event/speech...
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Speech by Martín Guzmán, 4th International Conference Financing for Development Conference of the United Nations, Seville - Initiative for Policy Dialogue
July 1, 2025 Let me begin by thanking President Sánchez and Minister Cuerpo for Spain’s leadership in hosting this important Financing for Development Conference. I’d like to start by offering a bit ...
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Watch @josephestiglitz.bsky.social on the new frame for global taxation trends panel at Ffd4 @icrict.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sxfh...
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Stiglitz FFD4 Sevilla 2nd intervention July 3
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
IPD hosted an event at Ffd4. As the world faces an urgent need for systemic change, this event fostered dialogue among faith-based groups, multilateral institutions, and policymakers to advance global economic justice. Find full Jubilee Report here: ipdcolumbia.org/publication/...
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
@gdp-center.bsky.social is hosting an off-site event to FFD4 today on Redesigning the System: Proposals for International Debt Architecture Reform. July 2, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM AC Hotel Ciudad de Sevilla, Gran Forum Room Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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FfD4 Side Event Registration–Redesigning the System: Proposals for International Debt Architecture Reform
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Speech by the President Sánchez of Spain @sanchezcastejon, at the special Spain-South Africa event "Forging a Common Agenda to Achieve Debt Sustainability in Developing Countries." www.youtube.com/watch?v=--2h...
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Pedro Sánchez interviene en el evento especial España-Sudáfrica
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
President Sánchez of Spain and President Ramaphosa of South Africa (via International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola) cite Jubilee Report findings and recommendations at Ffd4 special event Read Jubilee Report here ipdcolumbia.org/publication/...
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Please note the updated date for the Multi-Stakeholder Round Table 5: “Realizing a Development-Oriented Sovereign Debt Architecture” at The Fourth International Financing for Development Conference in Sevilla. ipdcolumbia.org/wp-content/u...
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Side event at FfD4 discusses Jubilee Year 2025, including the #jubileereport Read full report here: ipdcolumbia.org/publication/...
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Join IPD at the Fourth Financing for Development Conference (FfD4) to continue the conversation on the Jubilee Report @josephestiglitz.bsky.social @martinguzman.bsky.social #jubileereport Event details here: ipdcolumbia.org/wp-content/u...
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
For dozens of developing countries, what some call "liquidity challenges" is actually a debt and development crisis. Read @martinguzman.bsky.social's speech at the Paris Forum on the #JubileeReport English: ipdcolumbia.org/event/remark... Spanish: suramericanavision.com.ar/12-edicion-d...
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Remarks by Martín Guzmán at 12th Edition of the Paris Forum: Key findings and conclusions of the Jubilee Report - Initiative for Policy Dialogue
Dear members of the Paris Club Secretariat, Thank you for the invitation to present some of the key findings and conclusions of the Jubilee Report, commissioned by Pope Francis and prepared by a Commi...
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Read about the Jubilee Report in latest @devex.com newsletter. @josephestiglitz.bsky.social @martinguzman.bsky.social
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Devex Newswire: Vatican endorses action plan for global debt relief
The Vatican backs reforms to alleviate crushing global debt. Plus, WHO recommends high tobacco taxes — so why isn’t it happening?
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Andrea Gurwitt @andreagurwitt.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Countries are hobbled by debt, funneling money to creditors instead of to health, education or infrastructure. @josephestiglitz.bsky.social and @martinguzman.bsky.social headed a Jubilee Commission report that suggests remedies. Worth a read or a watch
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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
@martinguzman.bsky.social is glad to join the 12th edition of the Paris Forum, held at the Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Strategy, on “improving debt crises prevention and resolution.”
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