@CGFSOAS

The Centre for Global Finance (CGF) is established under the AXA Chair in Global Finance and managed by @SOAS SFM

 London, England
soas.ac.uk/centreforglobalfinance/
Joined February 2018
  • Tweets398
  • Following196
  • Followers253
128Media
CENTRE FOR GLOBAL FINANCE retweeted
International Growth Centre@The_IGC11 Oct 2023
We are under way. @DonaldKaberuka closed his opening remarks by emphasising the importance of thinking of the #youth and wider reform of the multilateral agenda. Franck Bousquet, Abdi Ali, and Lucas Rüttinger now take the stage to discuss fragility, #conflict, and violence.
International Growth Centre@The_IGC5 Oct 2023
Register now for the 'Navigating fragility: the new multilateral agenda' event we are co-hosting with @ODI_Global. This will be during the annual @WorldBank-@IMFNews summit. 📅 11 October, 16:00-18:00 (WEST). 🔖 More details below. theigc.org/events/navigating…

Navigating fragility: the new multilateral agenda

theigc.org
2
1
2,241
Fascinating to hear about new research on the multiple shocks facing African economies today, and the disproportionate impact they are having on women. Live now from #AM2023: watch our event on policy reforms that can build resilience in Africa 🌍 buff.ly/3QdsarO
Speakers at ODI's event at the Annual Meetings on Resilience-building in Africa: navigating shocks and policy implications.

ALT Speakers at ODI's event at the Annual Meetings on Resilience-building in Africa: navigating shocks and policy implications.

3
5
874
It's a wrap on another insightful #CGFODI2023!🎉 Thanks to all our amazing speakers, panellists & guests over the past two days for the engaging discussions on building economic resilience and exploring innovative research on emerging global trends. See you all again next year!
4
9
454
Thought-provoking #CGFODI2023 panel on realising #AfCFTA's potential. @rosenthal_jon @DWteVelde @EthioAmbUK @alemayehuGeda @OpeyemiA @AgnesGitau & @dominicmcvey discussed huge GDP & industrialisation potential, the need to diversify African economies & simplify trade/movement.
2
6
10
1,048
Day 2 SOAS @ODI_trade confer: Prof Zhao's (Uni of Leicester) interesting figures abt Chinese finance in Africa: -50% of Chines lending to developing countries is not reported -Signed 1141 loan commitment to Africa b/n 2000-2019 worth $153 bln (larger than WB& IMF since 2017)
4
2
10
3,163
⏲️DAY 2 of the #CGFODI2023 Conference starts soon! Join leading experts as they continue examining emerging economic and financial trends, and building resilience. 📄 Full programme: bit.ly/CGF-ODI-Conference202… 🔴Watch the insights live: odi-org.zoom.us/j/8333508384…
1
6
1
6
2,886
Great start to #CGFODI2023! @ODI_Global Exec Director Rathin Roy (@EmergingRoy) kicked things off, emphasising the need for collaborative research. Over 2 days, leading experts will examine emerging economic & financial trends, and building resilience amid global uncertainty.
1
2
9
268
Replying to @ODI_trade @ODI_Global @EmergingRoy @DWteVelde @FofackHippolyte @SOAS @CGFSOAS @DavidLukeTrade @alemayehuGeda @ErmiasEG
Keynote by @FofackHippolyte, Chief Economist @afreximbank, on Shifting Economic & Financial Trends: - Asia leads global growth by 70% - China #Africa's top trade partner - Geopolitics reshaping financial landscapes - South-South trade rises, impacting global economy #CGFODI2023
1
2
6
202
Join us for a timely discussion on the @AfCFTA and the future of African integration. With global crises mounting, can #AfCFTA help build economic resilience? At #CGFODI2023, experts will examine opportunities, progress so far & how the UK can support. 🗓️21 Sept 🕑14:00 📍@SOAS

3
2
7
2,881
⏲️STARTING SOON! How resilient is the global economy? Don't miss top scholars, policymakers and practitioners discuss emerging economic trends and building resilience at the #CGFODI2023 Conference. 🔴Watch the insights live: odi-org.zoom.us/j/8730883875…
1
10
8
1,624
The 2023 Africa Meeting of the Econometric Society (AFES 2023) will be hosted by The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), from June 1 to 3, 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya. #WeAreAERC #AERCImpact #AFES2023
2
9
1
34
4,486
CENTRE FOR GLOBAL FINANCE retweeted
Dirk Willem te Velde@DWteVelde12 May 2023
Pleased to meet friends/colleagues at the #AfricaDebate in the Guildhall yesterday @ODI_Global visiting fellow @LopesInsights and fellow @SOAS @CGFSOAS Professor @VictorMurinde odi.org/en/profile/carlos-lo… discussing industrial policy, trade & climate, AfCFTA, financial services.
4
20
1,611
How can African countries manage #sovereigndebt and global financial volatility? Hear from @jdauchy, @chris_canavan62 of @INETeconomics, #AartKraay @worldbank and @VictorMurinde of @CGFSOAS, @LaynaMosley Register for the @JRCPPF conf: bit.ly/3xwFihC #AfricaMacroPolicy
9
1
9
6,909
CENTRE FOR GLOBAL FINANCE retweeted
Dirk Willem te Velde@DWteVelde24 Nov 2022
Delighted to welcome Professor @VictorMurinde @SOAS @CGFSOAS to @ODI_Global. Discussing the role of central banks in Africa, development finance, investing in Uganda and African economic research. Looking forward to continued engagement through @CGFSOAS where I am a Professor.
4
1
9
CENTRE FOR GLOBAL FINANCE retweeted
Dirk Willem te Velde@DWteVelde2 Nov 2022
Great presentation ongoing👇 at @CGFSOAS around the importance of financial sector development for MFIs to support MSMEs by Prof Issouf Soumare
CENTRE FOR GLOBAL FINANCE@CGFSOAS2 Nov 2022
Join us today at 13.00 (UK time) for an interesting presentation by Prof. Issouf Soumaré, Laval University, Canada on "Financial sector development and MSME financing: Evidence from financial organizations with a social mission" teams.microsoft.com/dl/launc…
1
1
CENTRE FOR GLOBAL FINANCE retweeted
Hannah Wanjie Ryder (芮 婉 洁)@hmryder7 Jun 2022
Looking forward to joining and speaking at this open workshop tomorrow - 8 June (1-3pm UK time) to discuss the links between #AfCFTA and investment, organised by @ODI_Global & @SOAS @CGFSOAS . Read more and register at this link: centreforglobalfinance.org/c…
9
1
17
CENTRE FOR GLOBAL FINANCE retweeted
Dirk Willem te Velde@DWteVelde6 Jun 2022
Excited to share details of this workshop on 8 June (1-3pm, GMT) to discuss the links between #AfCFTA and investment, organised by @ODI_Global & @SOAS @CGFSOAS where I am a Professor of Practice. Please find a link and further details: centreforglobalfinance.org/c…

The African Continental Free Trade Area and Foreign Direct Investment — Centre for Global Finance

An event co-organized by SOAS and ODI Time: 13:00-15:00 (UK Time), Wednesday, 8 June 2022 Chair: Prof. Victor Murinde, SOAS University of London Online venue: Click here to join the seminar on...

centreforglobalfinance.org
1
15
1
19
This Call is for Research Proposals to undertake in-depth country studies to inform policymakers and development practitioners on Financial Inclusion and Market Development in East Africa Community Economies from individual countries and/or sub-regions. #AERCImpact #WeAreAERC
1
15
3
26
CENTRE FOR GLOBAL FINANCE retweeted
Dirk Willem te Velde@DWteVelde3 Mar 2022
Read our new @ODI_Global @SEIresearch publication "Understanding The Role of DFIs in Promoting Development: An Assessment of Three African Countries" sei.org/publications/develop… with @GMarbuah @alblemma @KeaneJodie @SamAttridge1 ▶️ Argues DFIs should become more strategic actors
10
20
CENTRE FOR GLOBAL FINANCE retweeted
Dirk Willem te Velde@DWteVelde10 Feb 2022
My inaugural professorial lecture @CGFSOAS @SOAS today discussed new research avenues on DFIs in Africa. DFIs are changing, from small investors to major development players; research needs to reflect this and inform future evolution. Selected slides 👇👇👇
1
6
29
Load more