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CollectionThe Global Solutions Initiative and the Oxford Initiative on Rethinking Performance at the Saïd Business School are delighted to announce the launch of a series on Redirecting Business Performance.…
CollectionThe European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) marks a pivotal step in aligning climate ambition with global trade. As carbon- and trade-exposed industries—such as shipping, aviation,…
Policy BriefThe global order is undergoing a fundamental shift towards a “Neorealist Moment,” in which power politics has returned to the center of international relations and multilateral frameworks are fragmenting along…
Policy BriefGreen hydrogen is emerging as a key driver of economic growth and energy security, offering G20 nations a viable path to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and enhance…
Policy BriefSince the COVID-19 pandemic, emerging market economies, and especially low-income countries (LICs), have been facing a potential debt crisis. While a catastrophic wave of defaults and a systemic crisis…
Policy BriefINTERSECTING has been launched by the Global Solutions Initiative and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and is distributed by the Global Solutions Initiative. It is geared…
CollectionBased on a year-long study of 13 countries across 5 continents, this report finds that digital infrastructure has become a core instrument of governance, shaping state capacity, public trust,…
PublicationThe paper introduces “plural protocol ecosystems” as a comprehensive alternative to the centralized, extractive digital infrastructures currently dominated by massive tech monopolies. It argues that…
PublicationMultilateral Climate Funds were established to operationalize the commitments of the Paris Agreement. However, these funds operate in a context of multidimensional, multiscale inequalities: economic,…
ReportThis joint briefing addresses one of today’s most pressing governance challenges: how can “Middle Power” states develop digital infrastructure while navigating digital sovereignty imperatives, safeguarding…
PublicationThe G20 Johannesburg Summit, held on 22–23 November 2025, marked a historic gathering on African soil, emphasizing solidarity, equality, and sustainability. The Leaders’ Declaration outlines a…
Far too little attention has been paid to the fact that stablecoins could erode governments’ control over money and debt, fundamentally reshaping how modern economies manage inflation, stabilize markets,…
When COP30 recently concluded in Belém (Brazil), reactions felt familiar: cautious praise for incremental steps mixed with frustration at yet another summit that fell short of decisive commitments. The…
COP30 in Belém has made one thing unmistakably clear: environmental sustainability can no longer be siloed from global trade. The next frontier in climate policy lies in reshaping the rules of international…
As the dust settles on the progressive South African Presidency of the G20, stock-taking begins. The last in a series of G20 Presidencies hosted in the Southern Hemisphere, the first African presidency…