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Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank speaks onstage at the Adaptation Finance Summit for Africa during UN Climate Change Conference COP28 at Expo City Dubai on December 1, 2023, in Dubai.

Finance Ministers in #Africa must navigate the needs of #climate resilience and development.

Toluwalola Kasali (@lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social alum) on @africaatlse.bsky.social 👉 blogs.lse.ac.uk/africaatlse/...

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Financing universities – is there a way out of the maze? - British Politics and Policy at LSE Universities are in a financial pickle. The only way out is for the Government to recoup more money from student loans than it currently does.

#UK #Universities are in a financial pickle, with #fees struggling to cover the cost of #tuition.

Nicholas Barr @lse-ei.bsky.social @lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social argues that one effective solution would be for the Government to recoup more money from #StudentLoans @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social.

A central bank digital currency can shape the national payment system - LSE Business Review With so many digital payment tools around, central banks hesitate to issue their own digital currencies. But CBDCs may be necessary.

With so many digital payment tools around, central banks hesitate to issue their own digital currencies.

But #CBDCs may be a tool to strengthen the payment system.

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YouTube video by LSE School of Public Policy What does the London Consensus mean to you?

We asked four of the authors of our forthcoming book what the #LondonConsensus means to them and how it departs from the Washington Consensus 30 years ago.

📕 Coming soon with @lsepress.bsky.social #OpenAccess: press.lse.ac.uk/books/e/10.3...

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Ratiu Dialogues 2025 - Ratiu Forum The Ratiu Forum is a joint initiative by the Ratiu Family Charitable Foundation,the Ratiu Democracy Centre and the London School of Economics IDEAS Think Tank, currently ranked Europe's top university...

"Realigning for a Post-2025 Transatlantic European Order"

Prof. Alexander Evans introduces this year’s LSE Ratiu Dialogues taking place in Romania from the 6-7 September 2025

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#RatiuDialogues25 #geopolitics #Europe #security
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Chile’s Unhappy Success Andrés Velasco asks why voters are flocking to right- and left-wing populists ahead of this year’s presidential election.

🇨🇱 As Chile's presidential campaign shows, countries can grow prosperous while growing increasingly grumpy, argues SPP Dean Andrés Velasco. That is why the choice for voters could be between a Communist and a Trump wannabe. @projectsyndicate.bsky.social 👇

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Congratulations to our LSE Growth Lab team led by @richarddavies.bsky.social, as well as @alicirone.bsky.social, who were recognised at LSE’s Impact Prize 2025 celebrating outstanding engagement, impact, and the development of a strong impact culture across LSE. 🎉👏

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Crossbench Peerages June 2025 The King has been graciously pleased to signify His intention of conferring Peerages of the United Kingdom for Life.

The LSE School of Public Policy celebrates Dame Sharon White’s appointment to the House of Lords. Dame Sharon White DBE joined the LSE School of Public Policy as a Visiting Professor in January 2025.

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On 18 June 2025, the LSE Growth Lab and @econ-observatory.bsky.social hosted the FCA for its economic research competition at LSE.

Led by @richarddavies.bsky.social, the LSE Growth Lab received £30K for their research project and presented their final report.

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The role of “good jobs” in tackling in-work poverty - British Politics and Policy at LSE Labour is right to focus on "good jobs" but, Thomas Stephens warns, this Government ambition needs to be coupled with its Industrial Strategy and deeper reforms to the welfare system.

The UK government should prioritise creating good-quality jobs, a strong industrial policy and reforming the welfare system to tackle in-work poverty.

Thomas Stephens @lse-sticerd-case.bsky.social @lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social for @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social

Sneak peek preview of the book on the @lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social webpage below.

🔻 Exclusive preview of #TheLondonConsensus www.lse.ac.uk/school-of-pu...

YouTube video by LSE The London Consensus: economic principles for the 21st century | LSE Festival

⏰ In case you missed it!

Watch the recording of last night's 'The London Consensus: economic principles for the 21st century' event for the #LSEFestival.

👇 Preview of the forthcoming book on the @lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social webpage: www.lse.ac.uk/school-of-pu...

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YouTube video by LSE Can AI save the NHS? | LSE Research

The latest film in our "AI, technology and society" series explores how technology might give time back to to NHS workers, and reduce waiting times for NHS users, by improving simple processes.
With Laura Gilbert @lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social

The London Consensus: economic principles for the 21st century 5pm Mon 16 Jun | Oriana Bandiera, Margaret Levi, Dani Rodrik | Free event at the LSE Festival: Visions for the Future | Ticket required

🔻 Event registration details: www.lse.ac.uk/Events/LSE-F...

🔻 Book information: doi.org/10.31389/lse...

@lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social #Policy #LSEEvents #PublicPolicy #OpenAccess #AcWri

Ahead of 'The London Consensus: economic principles for the 21st century' next Monday 16th June as part of the #LSEFestival - check out a sneak peek preview of the book on the @lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social webpage below. 👇

🔻 Exclusive preview: www.lse.ac.uk/school-of-pu...

#TheLondonConsensus

YouTube video by LSE Can AI save the NHS? | LSE Research

We are delighted to see our Visiting Professor in Practice Dr. Laura Gilbert CBE, Director of Data Science at @10dowingstreet.bsky.social, feature in LSE's #AI series.

📺 Listen to Laura discuss how we can use technology to help reduce wait times in A&E: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO5e...

How to strengthen UK business and public sector against cyber-threats - British Politics and Policy at LSE Cyber risk is increasing in the UK, costing companies and citizens billions. Alexander Evans argues for more C-suite involvement to bolster individual responsibility at the Board level.

#CyberAttacks are increasing in the #UK, costing companies and citizens billions.

The Government is taking action, but Alexander Evans @lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social argues for a new step: a mandatory Chief Cyber Risk Officer on the Boards of all medium and large firms @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social‬

Tackling America’s Diploma Divide | by Andrés Velasco - Project Syndicate Andrés Velasco explains what's really driving the Trump administration's war against elite universities.

In his latest article for @projectsyndicate.bsky.social, our Dean Professor Andrés Velasco contemplates whether we can keep our belief in education as the ultimate source of social uplift while avoiding the uplifted noses of the educated.

🔗 Read more: www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/d...

A title graphic states, "Practice Sharing from LSE Educators: Futures-Facing Education; LSE Education Symposium 2025; Thursday 5 June." In the middle of the slide is five individual headshots of the presenters.

Next up at #LSEEdSymp2025 — 5 presenters share how their practices are oriented toward a “Futures-Facing Education.” Huge thanks to Riya Chhikara at @lsedatascience.bsky.social / @economist.com, Barnaby Mollett, Amy Fox, & Dan Gendle at LSE Careers, & Casey Kearney at @lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social.

We are excited to share the cover reveal for our forthcoming book with @lsepress.bsky.social, edited by our Dean Andrés Velasco, Professor Sir Tim Besley, and Dr Irene Bucelli!

Make sure to join us in two weeks at the #LSEFestival for a preview! 🎉 www.lse.ac.uk/Events/LSE-F...

Abolishing the two-child benefit limit would be a great investment - British Politics and Policy at LSE Abolishing the Two-Child Benefit limit and overall Benefit Cap is good policy not just for ethical reasons but because investment in children pays off.

30% of children in the UK live in poverty.

Nicholas Barr @lse-ei.bsky.social‬ @lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social‬ argues abolishing the Two-Child Benefit limit is good policy not just for ethical reasons: investment in children will have a positive impact on economic growth @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social‬

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What's cooking? The future of food on the African continent 2pm Sat 21 Jun | Adejoké Bakare, Dipo Faloyin, Edwini Kessie, David Luke | Free event at the LSE Festival: Visions for the Future | Ticket required

3) What’s cooking? The future of food on the African continent

🎤 With our Professor in Practice David Luke @africaatlse.bsky.social

🗓️ Saturday 21 June, 2.00pm-3.00pm
🎟️ www.lse.ac.uk/Events/LSE-F...

Alternatives to capitalism 6.30pm Mon 16 Jun | Grace Blakeley, Abby Innes, Ryan Shorthouse | Free event at the LSE Festival: Visions for the Future | Ticket required

2) Alternatives to Capitalism

🎤 Chaired by our Professor in Practice @richarddavies.bsky.social, Director of the LSE Growth Lab

🗓️ Monday 16 June, 6.30pm-7.30pm
🎟️ www.lse.ac.uk/Events/LSE-F...

The London Consensus: economic principles for the 21st century 5pm Mon 16 Jun | Oriana Bandiera, Margaret Levi, Dani Rodrik | Free event at the LSE Festival: Visions for the Future | Ticket required

1) The London Consensus: Economic principles for the 21st century

🎤 Chaired by our Dean Andrés Velasco

🗓️ Monday 16 June, 5.00–6.00pm
🎟️ www.lse.ac.uk/Events/LSE-F...

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Join experts from the School of Public Policy at the #LSEFestival as they explore this year’s theme: Visions for the Future.

From reimagining global economics to food systems and post-capitalist ideas, there’s something for everyone.

📍 LSE Campus or online

More details below 🎟️👇

📙🎉 Our Professor in Practice and Strategic Director of @africaatlse.bsky.social, Professor David Luke, has published a new book with @lsepress.bsky.social, "How Africa Eats," which is due to be launched at this year's #LSEFestival!

🎟️ BOOK NOW: lse.ac.uk/Events/LSE-F...

💼 We're #HIRING an LSE Fellow in Data Science for Public Policy!

Join us to deliver world-class teaching by facilitating seminars on empirical #datascience and its application to #policymaking.

🗓️ Closing: Sunday 8 June (23.59 BST)

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The London Consensus: economic principles for the 21st century 5pm Mon 16 Jun | Oriana Bandiera, Margaret Levi, Dani Rodrik | Free event at the LSE Festival: Visions for the Future | Ticket required

What is the London Consensus, and how does it redress the shortfalls of the "Washington Consensus", a generation ago?

Join us for a taster of SPP Dean Andrés Velasco's and Tim Besley's forthcoming book at the #LSEFestival on Monday 16th June.

www.lse.ac.uk/Events/LSE-F... @lsepress.bsky.social

✍️ What are the achievements of 25 years of mayors Livingstone, Johnson and Khan?

In this guest blog Professor Tony Travers of @lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social reflects on 25 years since London elected its first executive mayor.

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