Green Developmental Statecraft: The International Dimension of Green Structural Transformation in the Global South
The Boston University Global Development Policy Center advocates for a “green developmental statecraft” that combines domestic state capacity with a big investment push to achieve economic diversification and decarbonization. To succeed, the report urges the Global South to strengthen South-South cooperation and collectively engage with China to reform the international financial architecture and secure more […]
Good and Bad Industrial Policy Lessons for the Asia-Pacific in a Changing Global Order
Danny Quah argues that while industrial policy is now a “scientific” necessity, it is frequently misused as a cover for elite plunder in developing nations or as a tool of aggressive economic statecraft by Great Powers. He warns that smaller states must not blindly adopt the protectionist logic of major powers, as conflating national security […]
President Ramaphosa Appoints Professor Mariana Mazzucato to G20 Task Force
President Ramaphosa has appointed Professor Mariana Mazzucato as a Technical Expert and Special Representative to lead key task forces during South Africa’s G20 Presidency. Her role focuses on advancing green industrialization, inclusive growth, and state-led innovation to shape a more equitable global economic framework. Source link: https://g20.org/g20-media/president-ramaphosa-appoints-professor-mariana-mazzucato-to-g20-taskforce/
Indonesia’s Industrial Policy at a Crossroads: Growth, Sustainability, and Global Impact
The UNEN Policy Brief highlights Indonesia’s nickel export bans as a successful model for driving downstream investment and securing a leading role in the global EV battery supply chain. To sustain this growth, the report stresses that Indonesia must now overcome technological barriers through innovation, global partnerships, and the integration of sustainable practices. Source link: […]