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Andy Sumner

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Professor of (International) Development Studies, King's College London / President @EADI / Fellow @UNU-WIDER @CGDev / Academy of Social Sciences

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Andy Sumner is an inter-disciplinary development economist. He has published extensively on global poverty, inequality and economic development including ten books.

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EADI @eadi.bsky.social · 1d

🆕 📰 It's newsletter time again, featuring @ids.ac.uk's open access book "Internet Shutdowns in Africa", new research on #gender by @unrisd.org, @gvagrad.bsky.social, @unumerit.bsky.social and others and more news from us and our community

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IOB - Institute of Development Policy @iobua.bsky.social · 9d

🌍 1,555 voices for IOB — but we need more! Every day counts: sign the petition and share it widely so our message to policymakers grows stronger. 💙
👉 https://chng.it/8DhtrFSBpm

#SaveIOB #StandWithIOB #IOBCommunity #GlobalEducation #GlobalSolidarity

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IDOS_research @idos-research.bsky.social · 14d

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IDOS_research @idos-research.bsky.social · 14d

For decades, #multilateralism & global solidarity shaped expectations of how global #DevelopmentPolicy should be organised. In a new IDOS publication, the authors argue that those assumptions can no longer be taken for granted: www.globalpolicyjournal.com/blog/26/09/2... @globalpolicy.bsky.social

Development Cooperation at a Tipping Point: How do policy norms break?

Stephan Klingebiel and Andy Sumner on the fragmentation of the global normative landscape and the need for pragmatic adaptation from policymakers.

www.globalpolicyjournal.com

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EADI @eadi.bsky.social · 14d

"The disruption does not amount to the wholesale collapse of global development cooperation. Instead, what emerges is a fragmented landscape in which multiple normative regimes coexist and compete", write @stephanklingebiel.bsky.social & @andypsumner.bsky.social
www.developmentresearch.eu?p=2365

Development Cooperation at a Tipping Point: How do Policy Norms Break?

By Stephan Klingebiel and Andy Sumner The global system of development cooperation is entering uncertain territory. For decades, multilateralism and global solidarity shaped the expectations of how…

www.developmentresearch.eu

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EADI @eadi.bsky.social · 15d

📰 Our newsletter ist out, read it here or in your inbox!
Featuring @idos-research.bsky.social's Justice in Global Economic Governance, @isdcberlin.bsky.social and their fragile lives conference and much more
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IOB - Institute of Development Policy @iobua.bsky.social · 16d

The Flemish government’s unexpected decision not to renew IOB’s agreement puts €2.64M funding, 32 jobs, key programmes and global partnerships at risk. Support us! https://bit.ly/saveIOB

#saveIOB #developmentpolicy #developmentpolicy #iobcommunity

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EADI @eadi.bsky.social · 17d

📣 We're hiring! Want to join us here in Bonn?

✅ If you're experienced in organising scientific conferences, events, outreach activities, project development and administration, apply as senior executive!

Deadlin is 15 October
www.eadi.org/news-2/vacan...

screenshot of the text of the vacancy announcement under the posted link

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EADI @eadi.bsky.social · 17d

In our latest blog post, Taekyoon Kim argues that it "may be the Asia-Pacific middle powers – collectively and creatively – that keep the global development system afloat in an age of uncertainty."

And, as always, there are risks and opportunities:
www.developmentresearch.eu?p=2362

Asia-Pacific Middle Powers: Holding the Line in Global Development Governance

By Taekyoon Kim A World in Interregnum We are living through what Antonio Gramsci once called an interregnum – a moment when the old order is collapsing but a new one has yet to be born. The libera…

www.developmentresearch.eu

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · 18d

🗞️ In this month's newsletter:
Check out our quick guide: Five things you need to know about #DSA2026 along with details of a new LinkedIn group for the Development Studies community interested in DSA2026.

Plus all our usual member news, events and jobs!
www.devstud.org.uk/newsletter/s...

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IDOS_research @idos-research.bsky.social · 22d

In a new IDOS #DiscussionPaper, @andypsumner.bsky.social & @stephanklingebiel.bsky.social argue that recent US actions represent more than a domestic political shift. They signal a tipping point to longstanding norms of the #DevelopmentCooperation system. 🔗 doi.org/10.23661/idp... @eadi.bsky.social

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EADI @eadi.bsky.social · 23d

📣 We've got a new reflection paper out!

Laura Camfield and @andypsumner.bsky.social
examine the potential of social science fiction (SSF) to explore the human consequences of global income inequalities
www.eadi.org/news-2/new-e...

Paper cover with title: Reimagining the Methodological Horizon: What Can Social Science Fiction Offer Development Studies? By Laura Camfield and Andy Sumner, August 2025, Reflection Paper

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UNU-WIDER @unu-wider.bsky.social · Sep 7

Our August newsletter brings big news from UNU-WIDER: Patricia Justino appointed as next Director, new insights on aid in fragile states, conflict & rule of law in Ukraine, and tax & climate research. Plus new resources and opportunities.

Read it here: go.unu.edu/OWPKK

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UNU-WIDER @unu-wider.bsky.social · Sep 5

Will growth alone reduce inequality?

Our new research shows it's trickier than that. Globalization, plutocrats, climate change & education gaps make the Kuznets prediction harder today.

Read more 👉 go.unu.edu/wofOs

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UNU-WIDER @unu-wider.bsky.social · Aug 31

Not one, but TWO free MOOCs relaunch Sept 1!

🛠️ Decent work and economic growth
Learn about #SDG8, informality & inclusive growth

🏭 Industrial policy in the 21st century
Is industrialization Africa’s path to prosperity?

Choose one (or both!) and learn at your own pace.
🔗 Sign up: go.unu.edu/iQPCL

Course image for UNU-WIDER's MOOC "Industrial policy in the 21st century: the challenge for Africa"

Course image for UNU-WIDER's MOOC "Decent work and economic growth: Achieving SDG8"

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EADI @eadi.bsky.social · Aug 28

What happens when the world’s most powerful architect and funder of development cooperation seeks not only to withdraw, but to dismantle the very norms, institutions, and multilateral frameworks it once championed?

✍️ From our blog

www.developmentresearch.eu?p=2317

Development in the Trump Era: What’s Next for Global Development Cooperation?

By Andy Sumner and Stephan Klingebiel / Development and Development Policy in the Trump Era Series The return of Donald Trump to the White House has reignited deep uncertainty about the trajectory …

www.developmentresearch.eu

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EADI @eadi.bsky.social · Aug 12

One of our joint working groups with @devcomms.bsky.social has an interesting call for workshops out!

Apply by 20 September!

www.eadi.org/news-2/re-es...

‘(Re-)establishing Political Economy in Development Studies, 04-05 December 2025, Manchester

Convenors: Caroline Cornier (Manchester), Guido Maschhaupt (ISS-NL) and Pritish Behuria (Manchester) Political economy was arguably the central organizing...

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UNU-WIDER @unu-wider.bsky.social · Aug 27

"Debt sustainability should be assessed not just by repayment capacity, but by its potential to generate inclusive growth."

Yesterday, UNU-WIDER Director Kunal Sen spoke at the panel Breaking the Debt-Development Trap organized by the University of Witwatersrand.

Read more: go.unu.edu/Y7xD0

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UNU-WIDER @unu-wider.bsky.social · Aug 23

Our first WIDER Development Conference was held in 2001, with a focus on Growth and Poverty. Since then, our conferences have addressed the world's most pressing development challenges — next year in New Delhi!

👉 Want to contribute? Submit your paper!
🔗 go.unu.edu/Um5MF

#WIDER40 #WIDERDevConf2026

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · Aug 22

Development in the Trump Era: What’s Next for Global Development Cooperation? – Debating Development Research co-authored by @andypsumner.bsky.social on the @eadi.bsky.social blog:
www.developmentresearch.eu?p=2317

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IDOS_research @idos-research.bsky.social · Aug 20

Len Ishmael, @stephanklingebiel.bsky.social & @andypsumner.bsky.social argue in a new analysis that traditional models of universal #multilateralism are increasingly untenable & propose a renewed focus on like-minded internationalism. Published in @globalpolicy.bsky.social: doi.org/10.1111/1758...

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EADI @eadi.bsky.social · Aug 20

"The return of Trump may accelerate fragmentation, but it also invites renewed thinking about what kind of development system is needed and what coalitions might make it possible."

✍️ From our blog
www.developmentresearch.eu?p=2317

Development in the Trump Era: What’s Next for Global Development Cooperation?

www.developmentresearch.eu

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EADI @eadi.bsky.social · Aug 20

"What we can be sure of is that the situation changed about ten years ago. Between-country inequality flatlined, while within-country inequality stagnated. The period of global convergence driven by China and India appears to be over."
www.developmentresearch.eu?p=2334

Convergence, Divergence, Flatlining or Plateau: What has Happened to Inequality between and within Countries over the Last Decade?

By Saumik Paul and Andy Sumner Understanding inequality trends remains central to assessing both development progress and global justice. Two major dimensions—inequality between countries and inequ…

www.developmentresearch.eu

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UNU-WIDER @unu-wider.bsky.social · Aug 20

Don't miss this call for papers!

UNU-WIDER 2026 Conference seeks papers on:
🔹 Global governance & debt crisis
🔹 South-South trade & tech transfer
🔹 Green industrialization
🔹 Inclusive growth strategies

Submit by 1 Sept
🔗 go.unu.edu/hdUtm

An image advertising a call for papers for the 2026 WIDER Development Conference.

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EADI @eadi.bsky.social · Aug 19

✍️ In our latest blog, @globaldevinst.bsky.social's Saumik Paul and @andypsumner.bsky.social argue that, with regard to inequality globally, something new has emerged over the last decade akin to a flatlining or plateauing.

www.developmentresearch.eu?p=2334

Convergence, Divergence, Flatlining or Plateau: What has Happened to Inequality between and within Countries over the Last Decade?

www.developmentresearch.eu

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EADI @eadi.bsky.social · Aug 18

"The global development cooperation system has reached its tipping point—a moment when the accumulated pressures of geopolitics, norm contestation, and institutional change demand a fundamental rethinking of purpose and practice"

🔎 From our blog
www.developmentresearch.eu?p=2300