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Understanding Nigeria’s Power Reforms: Insights from the Flywheel Economics Podcast
In the heart of Nigeria’s power sector reforms lies a complex story of hope, struggle, and the pursuit of reliable electricity. In a recent episode of the Flywheel Economics podcast, Patrick Okigbo III joined us… Read more
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Small State, Global Stakes: Understanding the Nauru Economy
The story of the Nauru economy is often reduced to a simple cautionary tale of the resource curse. Most narratives focus exclusively on the 1970s phosphate boom and the subsequent financial crash. However, this limited… Read more
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Results Mega Buys (RMBs): How to Stop Doing “More”, and Start Achieving “Different”
Picture a development programme at its most familiar: a crowded workplan, a blizzard of activities, a monthly report that reads like a supermarket receipt. Workshops. Stakeholder meetings. Toolkits. Pilots. Another “rapid” assessment that takes three… Read more
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A New Era for Development Finance and International Development
The landscape of international development is currently undergoing a profound transformation. For decades, the sector relied on a “charity model” primarily fueled by official development assistance (ODA) and large-scale government programmes. However, global events and… Read more
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Beyond the Numbers: A Deep Dive Review of the IMF World Economic Outlook 2025
The global economy is currently navigating a critical inflection point. In October 2025, the IMF delivered a powerful and stark message in its World Economic Outlook report, detailing a period of uncertainty and widespread policy… Read more
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Why Your M&E Needs a Dose of Thoughtful Monitoring
For years, the development sector has wrestled with a simple, frustrating truth: our monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems, designed to ensure success, often feel like administrative burdens. In too many organisations, monitoring has devolved into… Read more
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Why Good Governance in Fragile States Can Backfire
The international development community often operates under a simple, powerful ideal: establish clear rules, boost transparency, and eliminate corruption. This is the standard definition of good governance in fragile states. Yet, on the latest Flywheel… Read more
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Fueling the Future: Why Venture Capital in Africa is a Game Changer
Venture capital is often seen as the engine of economic growth, but what does its role look like in emerging markets? The latest episode of the Flywheel Economics Podcast takes a deep dive into venture… Read more
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The Economics of Diplomacy and Development
Foreign policy and economic strategy are incredibly intertwined. In today’s modern world, nations leverage economic power and diplomatic channels not just for national interests but also to foster global relationships. This complex interplay forms the… Read more
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Igniting Change: Women’s Economic Empowerment in Nigeria
Flywheel Economics is proud to feature Mafita, a UK-funded programme that profoundly transformed lives in Northern Nigeria. This recent episode explores how equipping some of the region’s most vulnerable groups with skills, dignity, and opportunity… Read more
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