Digital Pathways at Oxford
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Research project which explored the governance of digital technologies in developing countries. Based at @BlavatnikSchool. * This account is no longer active*
Oxford, England
Joined December 2017
Thanks again to all involved with @DigiPathOxf and our predecessor the Pathways for Prosperity Commission! All of our work can be accessed on @BlavatnikSchool's website 🔗⤵️ https://t.co/81Qdt2Ml40
Most importantly 🙏 to the amazing team @beakira @N_S_Fouad @ciaranmartinoxf @mattjsharp @RalucaFDavid (+ Tebello Qhotsokoane, Marina Barker, Kirsten Hunter and Stefan Dercon) + partners @OmidyarNetwork @FCDODigital @UNESCAP @UN_JonathanWong @giz_gmbh @DutchMFA @BlavatnikSchool
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And while you're here, plug for Stefan Dercon's next book: I've been waiting c20 years for someone to write this - why some countries and not others. Shot through with his brilliant insight and irreverence (Belgian humour?) @BlavatnikSchool
https://t.co/bvfkpsiCo6
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In this paper, @ciaranmartinoxf and I discuss key considerations for risk-based approaches to #cybersecurity & the trade-offs states should address so that scarce resources are best deployed to fend off cyber threats. Read this five-tests framework here👉 https://t.co/j8KnxNTXBX
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We developed a Digital Economy Kit for developing country policymakers to kickstart whole-of-economy digital development, tried and tested in S Africa, Ethiopia, Benin, Malawi, Lesotho, Bangladesh, Mongolia. Piloted with @GenesisAnalytic
https://t.co/hU6dim6sck
@Myriam_A_Said
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Also just out: 5 tests for developing countries to assess (genuine) cyber risk. This is a great note: cyber so often only considered according to rich country contexts. Pragmatic, useful. https://t.co/T2BwjScqPE
@ciaranmartinoxf @N_S_Fouad 🙏 cc @anirchowdhury @etaylaw
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Excellent paper hot off the press🚨on digital inclusion: how it's not being properly measured now, and how to improve that in the future https://t.co/rBqQNyqWN2
@SavitaBailur @DIAL_Kate @FCDOInclusive @3Lmantra @mattjsharp @clairemelamed @RalucaFDavid
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Focusing on the internet as a foundational technology, this paper begins by summarising recent developments in digital inclusion theory, particularly as this relates to developing countries. It sets...
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A careful review of growth diagnostics, from @nicolaslippolis @Oxford_CSAE @oxmartinschool
https://t.co/fwda7Tb3j2
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This paper reviews methods that have been suggested by the development literature on diagnostics. We subdivide the variety of diagnostics into three types: revealing the most binding constraints to...
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And a digital economy kit on digital skills for Indonesia itself, developed in partnership with the government @kemkominfo and @SMERUInstitute and @UNESCAP
https://t.co/b5KfEOMXVv
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We worked with partner @CSIS to develop an original framework for measuring digital skills in Indonesia and other G20 countries https://t.co/SXs3uhMATk
@UN_JonathanWong @UNESCAP @kemkominfo @SchleicherOECD @mattjsharp
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Paper from the late Benno Ndulu on how to tax digital. Also seminal (and stopped at least 1 country from imposing a DST) https://t.co/MSB8tyA1Jx
@mick_keen @DavidLukeTrade @FinnsAngle @BBuganzi
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Next: our 1st big report: economic pathways for poor countries to use digital tech 4 inclusive growth. Not blockchain for now, but closer to starting points: ag, services, manufacturing, informal econ. A classic of its genre https://t.co/YZM6UivmkQ
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As we close @DigiPathOxf a huge🙏 to all our partners, and a 🧵of some favourites from our work (to remain accessible on @BlavatnikSchool site) Our 1st background ppr by @rodrikdani set cat among pigeons. Poor countries: be cautious on global value chains https://t.co/YZM6UivmkQ
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🚨New publication alert! @nicolaslippolis from @Oxford_CSAE & @OUCANetwork reviews 3 diagnostic methods for industrialisation: growth, sectoral selection, & constraints on firms Read it here: https://t.co/YSO3WbURXf
#diagnostics #growth #sectoralselection #economicconstraints
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This paper reviews methods that have been suggested by the development literature on diagnostics. We subdivide the variety of diagnostics into three types: revealing the most binding constraints to...
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We're excited to publish this policy brief by @RalucaFDavid! Read it here ⤵️ https://t.co/JaY4v6FOGO
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This brief is addressed to policymakers, programme co-ordinators in development organisations, and strategy planners in gender equality interventions who are interested in ways to accelerate progress...
My new policy brief on gender is out with @DigiPathOxf @BlavatnikSchool - Advancing Gender Equality and Closing the Gender Digital Gap: Three Principles to Support Behavioural Change Policy and Intervention
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#BennoYourLegacyLivesOn Our team thinks of him often, but we're especially #RememberingBenno today on the first anniversary of his death. Thank you for your generous impact on our lives and work🙏
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#BennoYourLegacyLivesOn It’s a year today since Benno died. I miss his guidance every day and his work is more important than ever. So honoured to have worked with him @DigiPathOxf @BlavatnikSchool
#RememberingBenno
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Recovery from learning loss. Excellent report from GEEEAP. Keep schools open but ... role for tech: material/training for teachers @ scale; adaptive soft-ware for catch up; and teachers keeping in touch with students by phone https://t.co/Hm8JhZ1IAu
@DigiPathOxf @angrist_noam
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On Wednesday 2 Feb @beakira will present her ongoing research on regulation of digital competition 🌐⚖️ @IIPP_UCL @BlavatnikSchool @AntoAndreoni Register here: https://t.co/ckEsE8zPo4
ucl.ac.uk
Join us to hear Beatriz Kira talk about her research on 'Competition without borders? International governance of the digital markets' competition'. This talk will be chaired by IIPP’s Antonio...
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A big thank you to the policymakers, regulators, academics and experts who joined our launch event today! Check out the full report for the detailed analysis: https://t.co/0XxtYma6b7
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