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The Boston University Global Development Policy Center is a policy-oriented research center working to advance financial stability, human well-being and environmental sustainability across the globe.
Latest Research and Commentary
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From Resource Curse to Renewable Futures? Chinese Investment and a Just Transition in Latin America
Latin America’s wealth of transition minerals positions it as a key supplier of the raw materials necessary for renewable energy Read more
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Can China Support a Just Energy Transition in Latin America? Policy Insights from a Working Paper Series
By Julie Radomski As petroleum prices reach historic highs while solar and wind prices reach historic lows, the future of Read more
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Request for Proposals: Human Capital Initiative PhD Summer Fieldwork Fellowships
Due date: Monday 30 March, 2026 (5pm EST) The Human Capital Initiative (HCI) at the Boston University Global Development Policy Read more
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Power Projects Face Climate “Double Whammy”
By Xia Li A new power plant can look like a straightforward win for a fast-growing economy. It means more Read more
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Beyond Debt Reprofiling: China’s Role in Global South Development
By Marina Zucker-Marques, Rosa He and Tianyi Wu Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many developing countries have faced Read more
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Geopolitics, Domestic Political Economy and the Rise of Localization Policies in the Global EV Industry
Governments around the world are reviving industrial policy to nurture nascent industries through multiple instruments, including tariffs, subsidies and localization Read more
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Is Geopolitics Opening New Doors for EV Localization Worldwide?
By Hanjie Wang While trade tensions continue to dominate international headlines, the rapid growth of electric vehicle (EV) industry has Read more
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International Investment Pushes Past and Present, Part 2: South Korea
By Tim Hirschel-Burns This blog is part of a blog series on past large-scale international investment programs and the lessons Read more