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Global Public Investment Network @globpubinvnet.bsky.social · 7d

Division grabs headlines, but only cooperation delivers results. 🌍
Our biggest challenges demand leadership rooted in collective action.
Martin Clavijo shows in this article how countries are leading by example 👉 www.devex.com/news/global-...

Global public investment shows international cooperation can succeed

Opinion: Instead of framing financial flows mainly as “aid” from high- to lower-income countries, global public investment envisions a system where all countries contribute, all benefit, and all have ...

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Devex @devex.com · 7d

Opinion: Instead of framing financial flows mainly as “aid” from high- to lower-income countries, global public investment envisions a system where all countries contribute, all benefit, and all have a say in how resources are used.

Global public investment shows international cooperation can succeed

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Global Public Investment Network @globpubinvnet.bsky.social · 8d

Last week, governments met in NYC to advance #GlobalPublicInvestment.
🌍Over a dozen took part, with more joining a process that began in Sevilla. Together with civil society & institutions, they’ll pilot frameworks for 2025–27.
Learn more 👉 globalpublicinvestment.net/news_press/g...

Global Public Investment Network @globpubinvnet.bsky.social · 13d

@theelders.bsky.social call for revitalising multilateralism & rebuilding public trust. We’re proud they endorse global public investment in their new paper:
theelders.org/sites/defaul...

Global Public Investment Network @globpubinvnet.bsky.social · 17d

Listen to the new episode of New Rules for a Broken System. This episode, featuring our ED, Harpinder Collacott, dives into the deep structural issues in our current aid and development system and why now is the moment to rewrite the rules.

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Fixing Foreign Aid

Podcast Episode · New Rules for a Broken System · 22/09/2025 · 41m

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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 23d

We need to build solidarity across borders - between all those the global elite and far right work to divide.

This idea - Global Public Investment (GPI) - is an important part of it I think...

youtu.be/BP0iFv_Ec7U?...

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The Birth of Global Public Investment. Mutual interest and mutuality in international public finance

YouTube video by Global Cooperation Institute

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Global Public Investment Network @globpubinvnet.bsky.social · Sep 9

The old story of rich countries giving aid no longer matches today’s reality.

Global Public Investment is reshaping how we fund global challenges—treating public money as a permanent, collective tool for the common good.

www.fordfoundation.org/news-and-sto...

Global Public Investment Network @globpubinvnet.bsky.social · Sep 6

Read the paper here: globalnation.world/publications...

Climate mitigation that pays for itself? - Global Nation

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Global Public Investment Network @globpubinvnet.bsky.social · Sep 6

6. Reduce climate damages and fuel prices to LMICs, saving US$78 billion in reduced climate damages and US$19 billion from lower fuel prices.

7. Improve geopolitical positioning and global security (e.g., reducing fossil fuel revenues to Russia).

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Global Public Investment Network @globpubinvnet.bsky.social · Sep 6

4. Lower fuel prices for the EU and China by reducing demand for fossil fuels.

5. Deliver US$33 billion in transfers per year to LMICs in rewards for reducing their emissions, supporting development outcomes that also benefit wealthier nations.

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Global Public Investment Network @globpubinvnet.bsky.social · Sep 6

1. Mobilize US$66 billion annually to support climate mitigation in LMICs.

2. Cut emissions by 1060 Mt CO₂ per year (~half the EU’s current emissions from fossil fuels).

3. Reduce the cost of climate damages to the EU and China, by US$35 billion and US$37 billion respectively
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Global Public Investment Network @globpubinvnet.bsky.social · Sep 6

Here are some key benefits it would have for the EU and its partners (in this case, in a scneario with China as a partner):
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Global Public Investment Network @globpubinvnet.bsky.social · Sep 6

The paper proposes a new mechanism combining small levies on fossil fuel imports with a system of performance-based financial rewards. No need for broad consensus, but a smaller group of countries that place modest taxes on their fuel imports.
This proposes a model for the EU based in self-interest

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Global Public Investment Network @globpubinvnet.bsky.social · Sep 6

A new paper by our @globalnation.bsky.social has a bold proposal on how to address climate finance gaps. The best part?
-No need for global consensus or new binding treaties
-Based on self-interest, not moral appeals
-This is a system that works for both high- and low-income countries
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Global Public Investment Network @globpubinvnet.bsky.social · Sep 2

International cooperation is undergoing rapid change, creating space for new and better approaches to emerge.

As Winnie Byanyima reminds us, Africa has the chance to shape its own future—but only if it seizes the moment, rather than waiting for it.

Global Public Investment Network @globpubinvnet.bsky.social · Aug 11

💡 Big change starts with bold collaboration.
CAF is co-convening a global effort to modernize finance—unlocking better health, cleaner energy & more opportunities worldwide.
🔗 globalpublicinvestment.net/news_press/g...

Global Public Investment Network @globpubinvnet.bsky.social · Aug 5

🚀 From space exploration to fighting malaria, public finance has powered humanity's greatest leaps.

But innovation needs more than ideas — it needs resilient public finance.

Our ED explores how “pockets of the future” can guide global public investment. 👇
🔗 www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-i...

From Innovation to Impact: Why International Public Finance Must Lead the Way

By Harpinder Collacott At every global forum on development finance, one theme keeps surfacing: we need more innovation. But innovation doesn’t scale on creativity alone.

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Global Public Investment Network @globpubinvnet.bsky.social · Aug 1

Why is Africa’s emergent leadership key to our future? As
Winnie Byanyima reminds us, regions like Africa can redefine global solidarity. Ubuntu — ‘We are because others are’ — could guide us toward a shared future.
Join the campaign for global public investment: globalpublicinvestment.net

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Global Public Investment Network @globpubinvnet.bsky.social · Jul 22

We are deeply grateful to our allies who continue to stand with us in advancing the vision of gpi. The bold leadership of people like Martín Clavijo helps build momentum for a fairer, more inclusive system of international cooperation that truly serves global public needs.
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Global Public Investment Network @globpubinvnet.bsky.social · Jul 15

Excited to announce: GPI Network is seeking an Executive Director!
Shape global public investment and lead an international team dedicated to shared progress.
🌱 Based in Africa, Asia, or Latin America.
🔗 Details: drive.google.com/file/d/1Xecy...

Global Public Investment Network @globpubinvnet.bsky.social · Jul 14

Columnist Atieno Ndomo highlights why global public investment matters: it defends what's public and makes investment truly collective.
Article: www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/opinion/...

Public investment built our energy grids & health systems — now it must go global to face today’s challenges.

Global Public Investment Network @globpubinvnet.bsky.social · Jul 11

We are dependent on one another. A virus surging in a developing country could mean a future crisis for the developed world.
Global public investment recognizes this reality, and allows for the sharing of resources worldwide.

Global Public Investment Network @globpubinvnet.bsky.social · Jul 9

A central concern for our network is how to put the voice of civil society at the heart of a renewed international financial system. Not only do our members help us in moving this agenda forward, but they also keep us accountable. This is why they're so valuable to us.

Global Public Investment Network @globpubinvnet.bsky.social · Jul 2

Watch live here: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k18...

(Day 4) Sevilla Platform for Action (SPA) Initiatives Announcement - 4th International Conference on Financing for Development FFD4 (Sevilla, Spain)

In the Sevilla Platform for Action (SPA), coalitions of countries and stakeholders are announcing 130 high-impact initiatives to implement the Compromiso de Sevilla - the outcome document of the Fourt...

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Global Public Investment Network @globpubinvnet.bsky.social · Jul 2

Our director, Harpinder Collacott sends us a reminder:

🌍 This Thursday in Sevilla: Club de Madrid & the Global Public Investment Network launch the Seville Platform for Action with CAF & the Gov. of Colombia.
A bold step to institutionalize Global Public Investment & rethink global finance.

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