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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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Building Futures: Key Learnings from the Affordable Housing Miniseries Finale
The affordable housing miniseries finale is here, concluding our deep dive into one of global development’s most critical challenges. Across six insightful episodes, we explored diverse perspectives on providing truly affordable, green housing and its… Read more
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Beyond Oil: Titi Ojo’s Insights on Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports
Nigeria stands at a crossroad; will it continue on its predominantly oil-reliant path or pivot for an economic transformation that moves beyond its traditional reliance on oil. In a recent episode of the Flywheel Economics… Read more
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Momentum Check: Why The Flywheel Economics Podcast is Essential Listening in 2025
As we cross the halfway mark of 2025, it’s a perfect time to pause and take a step back to reflect. Here at the Flywheel Economics Podcast, we’ve dedicated the first half of the year… Read more
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Thin Aid, Thick Politics: Rethinking Aid Effectiveness in a Complex World
What happens when the financial resources for international development shrink, yet the pressing global challenges only grow? This critical question lies at the heart of our latest Flywheel Economics podcast episode, “Thin Aid, Thick Politics,”… Read more
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Britain’s Housing Crisis Can’t Be Solved with Money Alone
Labour’s £39 billion housing pledge could be transformative, but unless the government clears the weeds and prepares the ground, it risks planting new seeds in the same overgrowth. The UK’s housing crisis is not due… Read more
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Driving Change: Entrepreneurship and Electric Cars in Africa
The future of transport is electric, but building an EV ecosystem from the ground up, especially in Africa, presents a unique set of challenges. Our latest Flywheel Economics podcast episode dives into the incredible journey… Read more
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Worth Every Penny: Value for Money & International Development
Richard Ough, Deep Biswas and Favour Ogbadu There is an old story, part joke, part parable, about the American space programme.1 Faced with the problem of writing in zero gravity, NASA reportedly spent millions developing… Read more
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Losing the Plot: Land Titling and Affordable Housing
Ever wondered why securing affordable housing remains such a complex puzzle in many parts of the world? While factors like financing and urban planning often dominate the conversation, one fundamental aspect frequently lies beneath our… Read more
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