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IPD's Monthly Newsletter - August 2025

Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · 26d

Happening now: The Initiative for Policy Dialogue’s 25th Anniversary Conference at Columbia University. Scholars, policymakers, and practitioners are gathering to reflect on 25 years of research and impact. #IPD25

Watch the livestream here: gsb-columbia-edu.zoom.us/j/9536714802...

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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · Aug 27

IPD’s August Newsletter is out. Featuring calls for papers, details on IPD's 25 anniversary conference, and IPD's latest publications.

Read now: mailchi.mp/5919a0df2f2b...

Subscribe to newsletter: ipdcolumbia.org/about/ipd-ne...

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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · Aug 19

Developing countries pay more to creditors than to health or education. Ahead of UNGA, Martín Guzmán, Mahmoud Mohieldin & Vera Songwe call for urgent reforms in their new piece for @projectsyndicate.bsky.social

www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/p...

An Agenda for Tackling the Debt and Development Crises

Martín Guzmán, Mahmoud Mohieldin and Vera Songwe explain what needs to be done to address rising debt distress and promote sustainable growth.

www.project-syndicate.org

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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · Aug 15

The Jubilee report is now available in Arabic. You can read it, along with the French, Portuguese, and Spanish versions, on our website. More translations coming soon!

🔗https://ipdcolumbia.org/publication/jubilee-debt-development-blueprint/

The Jubilee Report: A Blueprint for Tackling the Debt and Development Crises and Creating the Financial Foundations for a Sustainable People-Centered Global Economy - Initiative for Policy Dialogue

On June 20, 2025 the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences (PASS) and Columbia University’s Initiative for Policy Dialogue (IPD) published a report by a commission of global experts calling for urgent...

Call for Papers: New Thinking in Industrial Policy: Perspectives from Developed and Developing Countries - Initiative for Policy Dialogue

Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · Aug 11

We currently accepting paper submissions for two upcoming conferences: one on Industrial Policy scheduled for November 6&7, and one on Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) schedule for December 5.

Find out more here:

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Submission Deadline: Fri. Sept. 12, 2025 at 11:59pm ET.

Rating the rating agencies in Africa

Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · Aug 8

"The recent Jubilee Report on global sovereign debt, chaired by famed economist @josephestiglitz.bsky.social was a sobering read. Over 750mn people in Africa, it said, live in countries that spend more on debt servicing than on education or healthcare." Read @financialtimes.com latest piece.

A new African Union-backed service aims to challenge the ‘big three’

on.ft.com

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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · Aug 5

Call for Papers! ✏️

On Dec 5 IPD, @columbiaigp.bsky.social, @cepr.org, and @gdp-center.bsky.social will host a workshop on “The Role of SDRs for Global Stability & Sustainable Economic Transformation ”

Deadline to submit papers: Sept 15, 2025,

More details here: ipdcolumbia.org/event/call-f...

Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · Jul 9

During Ffd4 this year, @josephestiglitz.bsky.social participated in a panel on new frameworks for global taxation, focusing on fair tax systems and efficient tax administration to support inclusive and sustainable development.

Watch the full session here: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k17...

(Day 4) Special Events - 4th International Conference on Financing for Development FFD4 (Sevilla, Spain)

The special events of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development will convene high-level participants to discuss actions and the way forward of the Compromiso de Sevilla.

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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · Jul 7

Read @martinguzman.bsky.social full speech on the #jubileereport at the 4th Financing for Development Conference that took place in Sevilla last week.

ipdcolumbia.org/event/speech...

Speech by Martín Guzmán, 4th International Conference Financing for Development Conference of the United Nations, Seville - Initiative for Policy Dialogue

July 1, 2025 Let me begin by thanking President Sánchez and Minister Cuerpo for Spain’s leadership in hosting this important Financing for Development Conference. I’d like to start by offering a bit ...

Stiglitz FFD4 Sevilla 2nd intervention July 3

Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · Jul 4

Watch @josephestiglitz.bsky.social on the new frame for global taxation trends panel at Ffd4
@icrict.bsky.social

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sxfh...

YouTube video by ICRICT

@josephestiglitz.bsky.social @martinguzman.bsky.social

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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · Jul 3

Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · Jul 3

IPD hosted an event at Ffd4. As the world faces an urgent need for systemic change, this event fostered dialogue among faith-based groups, multilateral institutions, and policymakers to advance global economic justice.

Find full Jubilee Report here: ipdcolumbia.org/publication/...

FfD4 Side Event Registration–Redesigning the System: Proposals for International Debt Architecture Reform

Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · Jul 2

@gdp-center.bsky.social is hosting an off-site event to FFD4 today on Redesigning the System: Proposals for International Debt Architecture Reform.

July 2, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
AC Hotel Ciudad de Sevilla, Gran Forum Room

Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · Jul 2

Speech by the President Sánchez of Spain @sanchezcastejon, at the special Spain-South Africa event "Forging a Common Agenda to Achieve Debt Sustainability in Developing Countries."

www.youtube.com/watch?v=--2h...

Pedro Sánchez interviene en el evento especial España-Sudáfrica

YouTube video by La Moncloa

The Jubilee Report: A Blueprint for Tackling the Debt and Development Crises and Creating the Financial Foundations for a Sustainable People-Centered Global Economy - Initiative for Policy Dialogue

Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · Jul 1

President Sánchez of Spain and President Ramaphosa of South Africa (via International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola) cite Jubilee Report findings and recommendations at Ffd4 special event

Read Jubilee Report here ipdcolumbia.org/publication/...

Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · Jul 1

Please note the updated date for the Multi-Stakeholder Round Table 5: “Realizing a Development-Oriented Sovereign Debt Architecture” at The Fourth International Financing for Development Conference in Sevilla.

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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · Jun 30

Yes, that's the one: ipdcolumbia.org/publication/...

On June 20, 2025 the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences (PASS) and Columbia University’s Initiative for Policy Dialogue (IPD) published a report by a commission of global experts calling for urgent...

Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · Jun 30

Side event at FfD4 discusses Jubilee Year 2025, including the #jubileereport

Read full report here: ipdcolumbia.org/publication/...

Remarks by Martín Guzmán at 12th Edition of the Paris Forum: Key findings and conclusions of the Jubilee Report - Initiative for Policy Dialogue

Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · Jun 27

Join IPD at the Fourth Financing for Development Conference (FfD4) to continue the conversation on the Jubilee Report @josephestiglitz.bsky.social @martinguzman.bsky.social #jubileereport

Event details here: ipdcolumbia.org/wp-content/u...

Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · Jun 26

For dozens of developing countries, what some call "liquidity challenges" is actually a debt and development crisis. Read @martinguzman.bsky.social's speech at the Paris Forum on the #JubileeReport

English: ipdcolumbia.org/event/remark...

Spanish: suramericanavision.com.ar/12-edicion-d...

Dear members of the Paris Club Secretariat, Thank you for the invitation to present some of the key findings and conclusions of the Jubilee Report, commissioned by Pope Francis and prepared by a Commi...

Devex Newswire: Vatican endorses action plan for global debt relief

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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · Jun 26

Read about the Jubilee Report in latest @devex.com newsletter.

@josephestiglitz.bsky.social @martinguzman.bsky.social

The Vatican backs reforms to alleviate crushing global debt. Plus, WHO recommends high tobacco taxes — so why isn’t it happening?

www.devex.com

Reposted by Initiative for Policy Dialogue

Andrea Gurwitt @andreagurwitt.bsky.social · Jun 24

Countries are hobbled by debt, funneling money to creditors instead of to health, education or infrastructure. @josephestiglitz.bsky.social and @martinguzman.bsky.social headed a Jubilee Commission report that suggests remedies. Worth a read or a watch

Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · Jun 24

Missed the launch of the Jubilee Report on June 20? The full launch event is now available to watch here:

Morning session: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks7b...

Afternoon session: www.youtube.com/watch?v=F28t...

@martinguzman.bsky.social @josephestiglitz.bsky.social

Launch of Jubilee Report — Afternoon Session

YouTube video by Initiative for Policy Dialogue

Launch of Jubilee Report — Afternoon Session

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Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · Jun 25

@martinguzman.bsky.social is glad to join the 12th edition of the Paris Forum, held at the Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Strategy, on “improving debt crises prevention and resolution.”

Initiative for Policy Dialogue @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social · Jun 24

Missed the launch of the Jubilee Report on June 20? The full launch event is now available to watch here:

Morning session: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks7b...

Afternoon session: www.youtube.com/watch?v=F28t...

@martinguzman.bsky.social @josephestiglitz.bsky.social

YouTube video by Initiative for Policy Dialogue