Economic transformation has moved to the forefront of policy agendas across low- and middle-income countries, with renewed emphasis on industrial policy, job creation, and stronger local and regional markets. At the same time, many high-income countries are increasingly framing development co-operation in terms of mutual economic benefits.
This session explores how this convergence in priorities creates opportunities to mobilise investment for productive transformation. It will also ask fundamental questions about preserving development co-operation’s role in reducing poverty, tackling inequalities and ensuring that less strategically attractive markets are not left behind.
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The Future of Development Co-operation