Stefan Dercon

Professor of economic policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, Oxford University, and former chief economist at the UK's Department for International Development, offering insights into aid effectiveness and policy.

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Feb 24, 2025 • 42min

S5 Ep3: Development dialogues: The future of evidence-based policy-making

Join Rory Stewart, a former UK Secretary of State for International Development and Yale senior fellow, Stefan Dercon, an Oxford professor and former chief economist, and Trudi Makhaya, ex-advisor to the South African President, as they explore the decline of evidence-based policymaking. They discuss the dangers of populism overshadowing facts, USAID's cutbacks, and the need for adaptability in policy amidst political pressures. Their insights highlight the urgency for a narrative that prioritizes human dignity in global development.

May 30, 2024 • 1h 21min

The UK’s development strategy and the new economic and geopolitical challenges

In this engaging discussion, guests Andrew Mitchell, Minister for Development and Africa, Emily Jones, an expert in global trade finance, and Stefan Dercon, a prominent economic policy professor, delve into the UK's new international development strategy. They explore innovative climate finance mechanisms, the need for respectful partnerships amid geopolitical tensions, and the complexities of balancing aid with national interests. Key issues like resource mobilization, the impact of conflict on aid, and reforms in international organizations also take center stage, offering fresh perspectives on global challenges.