Derrick Abudu

Aug 21, 2024 | odi.org | Ganeshan Wignaraja |Sirimal Abeyratne |Derrick Abudu |Ashanthi Abayasekara

In 2022, Sri Lanka faced its worst economic crisis since independence, culminating in a sovereign debt default. This essay series, edited by Ganeshan Wignaraja and Dirk Willem te Velde of ODI, explores Sri Lanka's remarkable economic stabilisation in mid-2024 and the way forward. Featuring insights from 24 prominent Sri Lankan and international experts, the collection of 14 essays offers 27 concrete policy proposals to propel the nation towards a future of transformative growth.

Dec 7, 2023 | odi.org | Mark Miller |Nathaniel Mason |Derrick Abudu

The COP 28 negotiations are – as in so many years – at their most contentious over international transfers of money. While finance is obviously critical, history tells us that walls of new money will not necessarily translate into sustained and inclusive economic development. By way of illustration, data on debt flows reveal that inward international financial flows increased markedly to the African continent in the 2010s, but there was no consistent corresponding growth in exports.

Jun 23, 2023 | odi.org | Derrick Abudu

AbstractTogo’s agriculture sector has witnessed some positive developments. For example, the country became self-sufficient in maize production between 2000 and 2019, spurred by changes in agricultural policies. However, development of the sector remains inhibited by low productivity growth, primarily because of limited access to agricultural input and output markets, low mechanisation, high taxation and low public expenditure on agriculture.