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Linda Calabrese @lindacalab.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Contrary to popular belief, China isn't Africa's largest foreign investor. Data shows Europe, the US & UK lead in FDI stock. While China's rapid growth & visible projects (often loans!) are key, the full picture is more nuanced. Read on: odi.org/en/insights/...

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Who holds the biggest foreign investment in Africa? Not China

The latest "This Week in Macroeconomics" debunks a widespread narrative about FDI in Africa, illuminating underlying data on the continent’s investment landscape. Linda Calabrese draws on recent data ...

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Linda Calabrese @lindacalab.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

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SOAS Global Development @soasdevelopment.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

🎬 Screening & discussion of Made in Ethiopia, an award-winning doc by Max Duncan & Xinyan Yu on Chinese industrial park in Ethiopia. 📅 12 Feb, 17:15 📍 SOAS KLT @carlosoya.bsky.social @lindacalab.bsky.social Weiwei Chen 🎟️ Register: shorturl.at/9SU6L @yunnanchen.bsky.social @eadi.bsky.social

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Made in Ethiopia: A film documentary

SOAS Global Development is hosting the screening and discussion of the documentary film “MADE IN ETHIOPIA"

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Linda Calabrese @lindacalab.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Shein has been in the news as UK MPs have questioned its sourcing practices and its transparency. How does Shein manage to offer such low prices? It is thanks to its digital platform and its links to efficient producers in China. My blog with Jiaying Tu discusses this 👇 odi.org/en/insights/...

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Linda Calabrese @lindacalab.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Innovation in garment manufacturing is not only about production techniques. Shein harnesses the power of data to keep costs and prices down. This can only exist in mature producers like China, limiting opportunities for new countries to enter the sector. My blog with Jiaying Tu discusses this 👇

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ODI Trade and Economic Development @odi-trade.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Is China's investment in African healthcare altruism or a power play? Our Sr Research Fellow @lindacalab.bsky.social was quoted in a recent article by @hannahcrowe.bsky.social in @telegraphnews.bsky.social, highlighting the need for tangible results on the ground and urges a collaborative approach.

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China ramps up investment in Africa to build a Health Silk Road

Beijing wants to boost its influence on the continent by building local healthcare capacity

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ODI Global @odi.global · 23/12/2024

Our most downloaded publication of 2024 shines a light on a critical issue: the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on Africa. 🌍 We identified five policy priorities for African governments to navigate these challenges and build resilience.

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Impact of the Russia–Ukraine war on Africa: policy implications for navigating shocks and building resilience

The impact of the Russia-Ukraine war has been felt across Africa through trade disruptions, commodity price increases, and tighter financial conditions. This report synthesises evidence on the war's effects...

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ODI Global @odi.global · 29/11/2024

We are looking for a Country Economist to join #TaxDev – our programme with @theifs.bsky.social that supports effective tax policy-making in low & middle-income countries. You'll work with analysts and policy-makers in the government of Nigeria. 🇳🇬 Apply by 5 January: buff.ly/48orDZW

Consultancy opportunity - apply by 5 January to join TaxDev as a Country Economist in Nigeria.

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Kevin Gallagher @kevinpgallagher.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Critique of new IMF liquidity plan citing @odi.global economist Sherlyn Raga’s work on IMF forecasting errors on recent restructuring as a cautionary tale shorturl.at/R3AAZ

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Distressed LICs need debt relief, not more new debt - OMFIF

IMF emphasis on liquidity strains is off target

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