Ian Mitchell

Ian Mitchell, Senior Policy Fellow at the Center for Global Development, discusses the intriguing 2025 Commitment to Development Index. He reveals a decline in 24 of 38 countries' contributions to global development while highlighting emerging progress. Mitchell stresses the importance of moving beyond aid, analyzing harmful subsidies, and the need for transparent policies in projects like China's Belt and Road. He also explores migration's benefits and urges policymakers to utilize the CDI as a strategic tool for smarter, impactful policymaking.