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Thanks again to all involved with @DigiPathOxf and our predecessor the Pathways for Prosperity Commission! All of our work can be accessed on @BlavatnikSchool's website 🔗⤵️ bsg.ox.ac.uk/research/resear…

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Most importantly 🙏 to the amazing team @beakira @N_S_Fouad @ciaranmartinoxf @mattjsharp @RalucaFDavid ( Tebello Qhotsokoane, Marina Barker, Kirsten Hunter and Stefan Dercon) partners @OmidyarNetwork @FCDODigital @UNESCAP @UN_JonathanWong @giz_gmbh @DutchMFA @BlavatnikSchool
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And while you're here, plug for Stefan Dercon's next book: I've been waiting c20 years for someone to write this - why some countries and not others. Shot through with his brilliant insight and irreverence (Belgian humour?) @BlavatnikSchool gamblingondevelopment.com

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In this paper, @ciaranmartinoxf and I discuss key considerations for risk-based approaches to #cybersecurity & the trade-offs states should address so that scarce resources are best deployed to fend off cyber threats. Read this five-tests framework here👉 bsg.ox.ac.uk/research/public…
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We developed a Digital Economy Kit for developing country policymakers to kickstart whole-of-economy digital development, tried and tested in S Africa, Ethiopia, Benin, Malawi, Lesotho, Bangladesh, Mongolia. Piloted with @GenesisAnalytic pathwayscommission.bsg.ox.ac… @Myriam_A_Said
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Also just out: 5 tests for developing countries to assess (genuine) cyber risk. This is a great note: cyber so often only considered according to rich country contexts. Pragmatic, useful. bsg.ox.ac.uk/research/public… @ciaranmartinoxf @N_S_Fouad 🙏 cc @anirchowdhury @etaylaw
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And a digital economy kit on digital skills for Indonesia itself, developed in partnership with the government @kemkominfo and @SMERUInstitute and @UNESCAP pathwayscommission.bsg.ox.ac…
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We worked with partner @CSIS to develop an original framework for measuring digital skills in Indonesia and other G20 countries csis.or.id/publications/digi… @UN_JonathanWong @UNESCAP @kemkominfo @SchleicherOECD @mattjsharp

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Digital Pathways at Oxford retweeted
Paper from the late Benno Ndulu on how to tax digital. Also seminal (and stopped at least 1 country from imposing a DST) bsg.ox.ac.uk/research/public… @mick_keen @DavidLukeTrade @FinnsAngle @BBuganzi
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Next: our 1st big report: economic pathways for poor countries to use digital tech 4 inclusive growth. Not blockchain for now, but closer to starting points: ag, services, manufacturing, informal econ. A classic of its genre pathwayscommission.bsg.ox.ac…
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As we close @DigiPathOxf a huge🙏 to all our partners, and a 🧵of some favourites from our work (to remain accessible on @BlavatnikSchool site) Our 1st background ppr by @rodrikdani set cat among pigeons. Poor countries: be cautious on global value chains pathwayscommission.bsg.ox.ac…
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#BennoYourLegacyLivesOn Our team thinks of him often, but we're especially #RememberingBenno today on the first anniversary of his death. Thank you for your generous impact on our lives and work🙏
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#BennoYourLegacyLivesOn It’s a year today since Benno died. I miss his guidance every day and his work is more important than ever. So honoured to have worked with him @DigiPathOxf @BlavatnikSchool #RememberingBenno
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Recovery from learning loss. Excellent report from GEEEAP. Keep schools open but ... role for tech: material/training for teachers @ scale; adaptive soft-ware for catch up; and teachers keeping in touch with students by phone thedocs.worldbank.org/en/doc… @DigiPathOxf @angrist_noam

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We are launching a new report today!🚀 As AfCFTA members move to phase II negotiations, what should they consider with regards to digital trade? Check out our analysis of domestic regulations & policies in🇿🇦🇳🇬🇰🇪🇸🇳 @BlavatnikSchool @ECA_OFFICIAL 🔗bsg.ox.ac.uk/sites/default/f…
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Our report maps divergences and convergences across 5 areas: 💻Regulation of online transactions 🔏Cross border data flows, data localisation, & data protection ⚙️Access to source code and technology transfer ⚖️Intermediary liability 💱Customs duties on electronic transmissions
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A big thank you to the policymakers, regulators, academics and experts who joined our launch event today! Check out the full report for the detailed analysis: bsg.ox.ac.uk/sites/default/f…
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