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Hannah Wanjie Ryder

Hannah Wanjie Ryder

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Hannah Wanjie Ryder, a former diplomat, is CEO of Development Reimagined and Senior Associate at the Center for Strategic International Studies Africa Program.

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  1. When Special Drawing Rights Aren’t So Special
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    When Special Drawing Rights Aren’t So Special

    Mar 1, 2021 Hannah Wanjie Ryder & Gyude Moore highlight the limitations of a newly popular mechanism for supporting poorer countries.

  2. The China Factor in Kenya and Zimbabwe
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    The China Factor in Kenya and Zimbabwe

    Nov 24, 2017 Hannah Wanjie Ryder examines how ties between two African states and China have upended conventional political wisdom.

  3. The Imperialist People’s Republic of Africa?
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    The Imperialist People’s Republic of Africa?

    Jul 13, 2017 Hannah Wanjie Ryder warns African countries not to be complacent in their dealings with China.

  4. The End of Poverty in China?
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    The End of Poverty in China?

    Mar 28, 2017 Hannah Wanjie Ryder explains why raising living standards has become more difficult – and far more costly – than ever.

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    Navigating Major Transitions in an Uncertain Economy

    Mohamed A. El-Erian explains how to recalibrate expectations in the face of yet another forecasting failure.
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    Must Democratizing the Media Be Bad for Democracy?

    Carsten Brosda proposes a strategy to defend the digital public square against manipulation and algorithmic distortion.
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    Central Banks in a Cashless World

    Mariana Mazzucato & David Eaves explain why policymakers should become more involved in shaping or creating digital-payments infrastructure.
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    Governments Must Step Up to Prevent Cervical Cancer

    Ifeanyi M. Nsofor urges policymakers worldwide to commit to administering the HPV vaccine as widely as possible.
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    The Perils of Retirement in America

    Teresa Ghilarducci

    The US retirement system is failing American workers. But after decades of pushing fake fixes – especially forcing people to work longer – US policymakers have an opportunity to make real progress in bolstering Americans' economic security in old age.

    proposes a Grey New Deal that would boost economic security for all US workers in old age.
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    Fifty Years of Immunization Success Call for 50 More

    Sania Nishtar touts the remarkable results of global collaboration on routine vaccination and foresees continued progress.
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    Trump on Trial

    From a long list of criminal indictments to unfavorable voter demographics, there is plenty standing between presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump and a second term in the White House. But a Trump victory in the November election remains a distinct possibility – and a cause for serious economic concern.

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    The IMF Chose the Right Leader the Wrong Way

    Ngaire Woods thinks the Fund’s process for selecting its managing director is woefully out of step with today’s world.
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    Trump Is Putin’s Only Hope Now

    Carl Bildt considers the implications of Ukraine finally receiving the Western military aid it has been waiting for.

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