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Andy Sumner
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Professor of (International) Development Studies, King's College London / President @EADI / Fellow @UNU-WIDER @CGDev / Academy of Social Sciences

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Andy Sumner is an inter-disciplinary development economist. He has published extensively on global poverty, inequality and economic development including ten books.

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IDOS_research @idos-research.bsky.social · 5d
In a new @globalpolicy.bsky.social article, @andypsumner.bsky.social (@eadi.bsky.social) and @stephanklingebiel.bsky.social take a look at the #G7 and the #GlobalDevelopment Architecture. What role does the year 2025 play?

🔗 www.globalpolicyjournal.com/blog/06/11/2...

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · 7d
Development cooperation at a tipping point: how, why and through what mechanisms do policy norms break? @eadi.bsky.social Blog and @idos-research.bsky.social working paper.

By @stephanklingebiel.bsky.social and @andypsumner.bsky.social
👉 buff.ly/0EDId2N

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UNU-WIDER @unu-wider.bsky.social · 14d
Global poverty affects 9.8%, 13.6%, 20%… or 48% of human population.
All true, depending on how you count.

Why do these numbers vary so much, and what do they really mean?

Find out in new background note by @andypsumner.bsky.social on global poverty:
👉 go.unu.edu/ICKR0
Picture of a hand holding a globe. Over it, text that reads "Background Note, Global Poverty - What do we know? Why do estimates vary so much?"

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EADI @eadi.bsky.social · 15d
Call for abstracts: Seed Panel:

Contemporary Structural Transformation: Constraints and Possibilities

Conv. by Pritish Behuria (@globaldevinst.bsky.social) and @andypsumner.bsky.social (@kings-sga.bsky.social)

📍 @iobua.bsky.social

www.eadi.org/eadi-events/...
EADI/IOB 2026: Shaping Sustainable Futures: Global Challenges, (G)local Solutions? 29 June – 2 July 2026, Institute of Development Policy, University of Antwerp, Belgium

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IDOS_research @idos-research.bsky.social · 15d
#Entwicklungspolitik: Europa kann mit Reformwillen, transparenten Regeln und strategischer Verlässlichkeit zeigen, dass es zur Lösung globaler Probleme beitragen will. @stephanklingebiel.bsky.social & @andypsumner.bsky.social in @internationalepolitik.de: internationalepolitik.de/de/entwicklu...
Entwicklungspolitik nach dem Rückzug der USA
Europa kann mit Reformwillen, transparenten Regeln und strategischer Verlässlichkeit zeigen, dass es zur Lösung globaler Probleme beitragen will.
internationalepolitik.de

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EADI @eadi.bsky.social · 15d
Call for abstacts, Seed Panel:

"Trump and the Global Disruption of Development Policy"

Conv. by @andypsumner.bsky.social (@kings-sga.bsky.social & @stephanklingebiel.bsky.social (@idos-research.bsky.social)
www.eadi.org/eadi-events/...
EADI/IOB 2026: Shaping Sustainable Futures: Global Challenges, (G)local Solutions? 29 June – 2 July 2026, Institute of Development Policy, University of Antwerp, Belgium

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EADI @eadi.bsky.social · 22d
📣 The call for abstracts for our flagship event is out!

➡️ Choose from 44 Seed and 23 Harvest Panels

🕒 Deadline 21 December

🙏 Please submit and share widely!
www.eadi.org/eadi-events/...
Call for Abstracts - EADI/IOB 2026: Shaping Sustainable Futures: Global Challenges, (G)local Solutions?
29 June – 2 July 2026, Institute of Development Policy, University of Antwerp, Belgium. Deadline for submissions: 21 December 2025
www.eadi.org

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EADI @eadi.bsky.social · Oct 9
🆕 📰 It's newsletter time again, featuring @ids.ac.uk's open access book "Internet Shutdowns in Africa", new research on #gender by @unrisd.org, @gvagrad.bsky.social, @unumerit.bsky.social and others and more news from us and our community

🔎 Read it here or in your inbox
mailchi.mp/eadi/nl1octo...
Text saying "EADI Newsletter No 1 October 2025" Calls, Jobs, Opinion, Training with images of announcements and publications featured in the newsletter

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IOB - Institute of Development Policy @iobua.bsky.social · Oct 1
🌍 1,555 voices for IOB — but we need more! Every day counts: sign the petition and share it widely so our message to policymakers grows stronger. 💙
👉 https://chng.it/8DhtrFSBpm

#SaveIOB #StandWithIOB #IOBCommunity #GlobalEducation #GlobalSolidarity

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IDOS_research @idos-research.bsky.social · Sep 26
@stephanklingebiel.bsky.social @andypsumner.bsky.social @eadi.bsky.social

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IDOS_research @idos-research.bsky.social · Sep 26
For decades, #multilateralism & global solidarity shaped expectations of how global #DevelopmentPolicy should be organised. In a new IDOS publication, the authors argue that those assumptions can no longer be taken for granted: www.globalpolicyjournal.com/blog/26/09/2... @globalpolicy.bsky.social
Development Cooperation at a Tipping Point: How do policy norms break?
Stephan Klingebiel and Andy Sumner on the fragmentation of the global normative landscape and the need for pragmatic adaptation from policymakers.
www.globalpolicyjournal.com

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EADI @eadi.bsky.social · Sep 26
"The disruption does not amount to the wholesale collapse of global development cooperation. Instead, what emerges is a fragmented landscape in which multiple normative regimes coexist and compete", write @stephanklingebiel.bsky.social & @andypsumner.bsky.social
www.developmentresearch.eu?p=2365
Development Cooperation at a Tipping Point: How do Policy Norms Break?
By Stephan Klingebiel and Andy Sumner The global system of development cooperation is entering uncertain territory. For decades, multilateralism and global solidarity shaped the expectations of how…
www.developmentresearch.eu

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EADI @eadi.bsky.social · Sep 25
📰 Our newsletter ist out, read it here or in your inbox!
Featuring @idos-research.bsky.social's Justice in Global Economic Governance, @isdcberlin.bsky.social and their fragile lives conference and much more
mailchi.mp/eadi/nl2sept...
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IOB - Institute of Development Policy @iobua.bsky.social · Sep 24
The Flemish government’s unexpected decision not to renew IOB’s agreement puts €2.64M funding, 32 jobs, key programmes and global partnerships at risk. Support us! https://bit.ly/saveIOB

#saveIOB #developmentpolicy #developmentpolicy #iobcommunity

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EADI @eadi.bsky.social · Sep 23
📣 We're hiring! Want to join us here in Bonn?

✅ If you're experienced in organising scientific conferences, events, outreach activities, project development and administration, apply as senior executive!

Deadlin is 15 October
www.eadi.org/news-2/vacan...
screenshot of the text of the vacancy announcement under the posted link

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EADI @eadi.bsky.social · Sep 23
In our latest blog post, Taekyoon Kim argues that it "may be the Asia-Pacific middle powers – collectively and creatively – that keep the global development system afloat in an age of uncertainty."

And, as always, there are risks and opportunities:
www.developmentresearch.eu?p=2362
Asia-Pacific Middle Powers: Holding the Line in Global Development Governance
By Taekyoon Kim A World in Interregnum We are living through what Antonio Gramsci once called an interregnum – a moment when the old order is collapsing but a new one has yet to be born. The libera…
www.developmentresearch.eu

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · Sep 22
🗞️ In this month's newsletter:
Check out our quick guide: Five things you need to know about #DSA2026 along with details of a new LinkedIn group for the Development Studies community interested in DSA2026.

Plus all our usual member news, events and jobs!
www.devstud.org.uk/newsletter/s...

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IDOS_research @idos-research.bsky.social · Sep 18
In a new IDOS #DiscussionPaper, @andypsumner.bsky.social & @stephanklingebiel.bsky.social argue that recent US actions represent more than a domestic political shift. They signal a tipping point to longstanding norms of the #DevelopmentCooperation system. 🔗 doi.org/10.23661/idp... @eadi.bsky.social
Social media card presenting a new IDOS Discussion Paper. The design is minimalist, with a grey background and white text. The title reads: “Development Cooperation at a Tipping Point: How, Why and Through What Mechanisms Do Policy Norms Break?” Below the title, it states: Discussion Paper 29/2025. The authors are listed as Andy Sumner (King’s College London / EADI) and Stephan Klingebiel (IDOS). The IDOS logo appears in the top corner, signaling institutional affiliation.

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EADI @eadi.bsky.social · Sep 17
📣 We've got a new reflection paper out!

Laura Camfield and @andypsumner.bsky.social
examine the potential of social science fiction (SSF) to explore the human consequences of global income inequalities
www.eadi.org/news-2/new-e...
Paper cover with title: Reimagining the Methodological Horizon: What Can Social Science Fiction Offer Development Studies? By Laura Camfield and Andy Sumner, August 2025, Reflection Paper

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UNU-WIDER @unu-wider.bsky.social · Sep 7
Our August newsletter brings big news from UNU-WIDER: Patricia Justino appointed as next Director, new insights on aid in fragile states, conflict & rule of law in Ukraine, and tax & climate research. Plus new resources and opportunities.

Read it here: go.unu.edu/OWPKK

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UNU-WIDER @unu-wider.bsky.social · Sep 5
Will growth alone reduce inequality?

Our new research shows it's trickier than that. Globalization, plutocrats, climate change & education gaps make the Kuznets prediction harder today.

Read more 👉 go.unu.edu/wofOs

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UNU-WIDER @unu-wider.bsky.social · Aug 31
Not one, but TWO free MOOCs relaunch Sept 1!

🛠️ Decent work and economic growth
Learn about #SDG8, informality & inclusive growth

🏭 Industrial policy in the 21st century
Is industrialization Africa’s path to prosperity?

Choose one (or both!) and learn at your own pace.
🔗 Sign up: go.unu.edu/iQPCL
Course image for UNU-WIDER's MOOC "Industrial policy in the 21st century: the challenge for Africa" Course image for UNU-WIDER's MOOC "Decent work and economic growth: Achieving SDG8"

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EADI @eadi.bsky.social · Aug 28
What happens when the world’s most powerful architect and funder of development cooperation seeks not only to withdraw, but to dismantle the very norms, institutions, and multilateral frameworks it once championed?

✍️ From our blog

www.developmentresearch.eu?p=2317
Development in the Trump Era: What’s Next for Global Development Cooperation?
By Andy Sumner and Stephan Klingebiel / Development and Development Policy in the Trump Era Series The return of Donald Trump to the White House has reignited deep uncertainty about the trajectory …
www.developmentresearch.eu

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EADI @eadi.bsky.social · Aug 12
One of our joint working groups with @devcomms.bsky.social has an interesting call for workshops out!

Apply by 20 September!

www.eadi.org/news-2/re-es...
‘(Re-)establishing Political Economy in Development Studies, 04-05 December 2025, Manchester
Convenors: Caroline Cornier (Manchester), Guido Maschhaupt (ISS-NL) and Pritish Behuria (Manchester) Political economy was arguably the central organizing...
www.eadi.org

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UNU-WIDER @unu-wider.bsky.social · Aug 27
"Debt sustainability should be assessed not just by repayment capacity, but by its potential to generate inclusive growth."

Yesterday, UNU-WIDER Director Kunal Sen spoke at the panel Breaking the Debt-Development Trap organized by the University of Witwatersrand.

Read more: go.unu.edu/Y7xD0

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UNU-WIDER @unu-wider.bsky.social · Aug 23
Our first WIDER Development Conference was held in 2001, with a focus on Growth and Poverty. Since then, our conferences have addressed the world's most pressing development challenges — next year in New Delhi!

👉 Want to contribute? Submit your paper!
🔗 go.unu.edu/Um5MF

#WIDER40 #WIDERDevConf2026

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · Aug 22
Development in the Trump Era: What’s Next for Global Development Cooperation? – Debating Development Research co-authored by @andypsumner.bsky.social on the @eadi.bsky.social blog:
www.developmentresearch.eu?p=2317

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IDOS_research @idos-research.bsky.social · Aug 20
Len Ishmael, @stephanklingebiel.bsky.social & @andypsumner.bsky.social argue in a new analysis that traditional models of universal #multilateralism are increasingly untenable & propose a renewed focus on like-minded internationalism. Published in @globalpolicy.bsky.social: doi.org/10.1111/1758...

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EADI @eadi.bsky.social · Aug 20
"The return of Trump may accelerate fragmentation, but it also invites renewed thinking about what kind of development system is needed and what coalitions might make it possible."

✍️ From our blog
www.developmentresearch.eu?p=2317
Development in the Trump Era: What’s Next for Global Development Cooperation?
By Andy Sumner and Stephan Klingebiel / Development and Development Policy in the Trump Era Series The return of Donald Trump to the White House has reignited deep uncertainty about the trajectory …
www.developmentresearch.eu

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EADI @eadi.bsky.social · Aug 20
"What we can be sure of is that the situation changed about ten years ago. Between-country inequality flatlined, while within-country inequality stagnated. The period of global convergence driven by China and India appears to be over."
www.developmentresearch.eu?p=2334
Convergence, Divergence, Flatlining or Plateau: What has Happened to Inequality between and within Countries over the Last Decade?
By Saumik Paul and Andy Sumner Understanding inequality trends remains central to assessing both development progress and global justice. Two major dimensions—inequality between countries and inequ…
www.developmentresearch.eu