Prachi Agarwal
@prachiagarwal.bsky.social
Trade Economist (PhD) | Research @odi.global on trade policy & regional development in Africa, South Asia & Latin America | Data nerd | Views are my own
Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agprachi
Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agprachi
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What happens when a major trade deal supporting over 200,000 African women’s jobs expires?
In our latest #macroeconomics briefing, @prachiagarwal.bsky.social explores the fallout of the #AGOA expiry – it risks $1.1B loss in exports & a gendered economic shock across #Africa.
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In our latest #macroeconomics briefing, @prachiagarwal.bsky.social explores the fallout of the #AGOA expiry – it risks $1.1B loss in exports & a gendered economic shock across #Africa.
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Spillovers beyond trade policy: how AGOA's expiry threatens African women's livelihoods
The latest issue of "This Week in Macroeconomics" assesses a pivotal trade moment: the expiry of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and its profound, gendered macroeconomic spillovers acros...
odi.org
October 16, 2025 at 3:20 PM
What happens when a major trade deal supporting over 200,000 African women’s jobs expires?
In our latest #macroeconomics briefing, @prachiagarwal.bsky.social explores the fallout of the #AGOA expiry – it risks $1.1B loss in exports & a gendered economic shock across #Africa.
Read more & subscribe⤵️
In our latest #macroeconomics briefing, @prachiagarwal.bsky.social explores the fallout of the #AGOA expiry – it risks $1.1B loss in exports & a gendered economic shock across #Africa.
Read more & subscribe⤵️
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🆕 How foreign direct investment shapes Africa’s role in global value chains
Today on VoxDev, Prachi Agarwal (ODI Global) & Anirudh Shingal (SPJIMR) discuss the role of greenfield investment in Africa's integration into global value chains: https://ow.ly/ezIs50X60WH
Today on VoxDev, Prachi Agarwal (ODI Global) & Anirudh Shingal (SPJIMR) discuss the role of greenfield investment in Africa's integration into global value chains: https://ow.ly/ezIs50X60WH
How foreign direct investment shapes Africa’s role in global value chains
Greenfield investment plays a critical role in Africa’s integration into global value chains, with inward investment in manufacturing boosting forward participation, while outward African investment in services enhances overall participation.
ow.ly
October 3, 2025 at 8:44 AM
🆕 How foreign direct investment shapes Africa’s role in global value chains
Today on VoxDev, Prachi Agarwal (ODI Global) & Anirudh Shingal (SPJIMR) discuss the role of greenfield investment in Africa's integration into global value chains: https://ow.ly/ezIs50X60WH
Today on VoxDev, Prachi Agarwal (ODI Global) & Anirudh Shingal (SPJIMR) discuss the role of greenfield investment in Africa's integration into global value chains: https://ow.ly/ezIs50X60WH
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Women already face a #PinkTax on everyday goods due to existing tariff structures. Now, #TrumpTariffs threaten to exacerbate this inequality. In her latest analysis, @prachiagarwal.bsky.social reveals the hidden gender bias in trade policy. With a 90-day pause, is there time to act?
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“Pink tariffs” worse for women: are Trump’s new tariffs gender-biased?
Trump's new tariffs disproportionately burden women, exacerbating existing "pink tariffs" on female goods. Analysis shows higher levies on women's apparel, risking job losses and financial strain, hig...
odi.org
April 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Women already face a #PinkTax on everyday goods due to existing tariff structures. Now, #TrumpTariffs threaten to exacerbate this inequality. In her latest analysis, @prachiagarwal.bsky.social reveals the hidden gender bias in trade policy. With a 90-day pause, is there time to act?
Read more⤵️
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The #AfCFTA holds immense promise for transforming #Africa’s textiles & apparel sector into a powerhouse of industrial growth and regional integration. But what challenges stand in the way, and how can strategic investments, harmonised trade rules & collaboration unlock this potential?
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AfCFTA implementation challenges: towards an African continental textiles and apparel value chain
Unlocking the transformative potential of AfCFTA for Africa’s textiles and apparel sector. This report reveals key challenges, strategic opportunities and actionable insights to build a continent-wide...
odi.org
June 16, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Can vulnerable countries weather the storm of aid cuts and US #tariffs?
Our new report examines the impact on 119 countries and proposes solutions for building #resilience.
Key findings: loss of $39B in aid and $89B in exports, fragile states at high risk.
Read our analysis & proposed solutions⤵️
Our new report examines the impact on 119 countries and proposes solutions for building #resilience.
Key findings: loss of $39B in aid and $89B in exports, fragile states at high risk.
Read our analysis & proposed solutions⤵️
Vulnerability of low- and middle-income countries to the impacts of aid cuts and US tariff increases
Aid cuts and rising US tariffs threaten low- and middle-income countries, with potential losses reaching 0.7% of global GDP. Low-income countries, fragile states and small island developing states fac...
odi.org
August 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Can vulnerable countries weather the storm of aid cuts and US #tariffs?
Our new report examines the impact on 119 countries and proposes solutions for building #resilience.
Key findings: loss of $39B in aid and $89B in exports, fragile states at high risk.
Read our analysis & proposed solutions⤵️
Our new report examines the impact on 119 countries and proposes solutions for building #resilience.
Key findings: loss of $39B in aid and $89B in exports, fragile states at high risk.
Read our analysis & proposed solutions⤵️
New in @foreignpolicy.com: With the #AGOA expiry, US tariffs put women garment workers at risk - real lives at stake.
Proud my @odi.global research on #pinktariffs informed this piece by @clairecozens.bsky.social. #Tradepolicy mustn’t deepen inequality.
Read here: foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/30/w...
Proud my @odi.global research on #pinktariffs informed this piece by @clairecozens.bsky.social. #Tradepolicy mustn’t deepen inequality.
Read here: foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/30/w...
The Crisis for the Women Who Make Your Clothes
Trump’s tariffs are having major ripple effects on the fashion industry’s female work force.
foreignpolicy.com
October 1, 2025 at 1:21 PM
New in @foreignpolicy.com: With the #AGOA expiry, US tariffs put women garment workers at risk - real lives at stake.
Proud my @odi.global research on #pinktariffs informed this piece by @clairecozens.bsky.social. #Tradepolicy mustn’t deepen inequality.
Read here: foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/30/w...
Proud my @odi.global research on #pinktariffs informed this piece by @clairecozens.bsky.social. #Tradepolicy mustn’t deepen inequality.
Read here: foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/30/w...
When leaders sign historic #trade deals, do they truly consider the women impacted on the ground? In my latest blog for ODI Global I review the hits and misses in the recently signed UK-India trade agreement (CETA) 🇬🇧 🇮🇳
Read here: odi.org/en/insights/...
#WomenInTrade #UKIndiaCETA #EconSky
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#WomenInTrade #UKIndiaCETA #EconSky
How the UK-India trade deal shapes women’s economic empowerment
The inclusion of a dedicated trade and gender chapter in the agreement is a momentous step towards greater participation and inclusion of women in trade, but it has missed some key considerations.
odi.org
July 26, 2025 at 9:18 PM
When leaders sign historic #trade deals, do they truly consider the women impacted on the ground? In my latest blog for ODI Global I review the hits and misses in the recently signed UK-India trade agreement (CETA) 🇬🇧 🇮🇳
Read here: odi.org/en/insights/...
#WomenInTrade #UKIndiaCETA #EconSky
Read here: odi.org/en/insights/...
#WomenInTrade #UKIndiaCETA #EconSky
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🇳🇬Nigeria’s digital economy is booming, transforming how millions shop, bank & communicate. A national digital trade strategy is now crucial to coordinate efforts, build capacity and address regulatory barriers—paving the way for #Nigeria to become a digital trade leader in #Africa under the #AfCFTA.
April 29, 2025 at 1:16 PM
🇳🇬Nigeria’s digital economy is booming, transforming how millions shop, bank & communicate. A national digital trade strategy is now crucial to coordinate efforts, build capacity and address regulatory barriers—paving the way for #Nigeria to become a digital trade leader in #Africa under the #AfCFTA.
Trump’s reciprocal tariffs are gender-biased.
⛔️women earn less than men
💰US MFN tariffs on women’s clothing are higher
🛍️new US tariffs (weighted average) on women’s clothing are higher too
Women will now have to spend more than men on basic consumer goods in the US due to a #pinktax.
#econsky
⛔️women earn less than men
💰US MFN tariffs on women’s clothing are higher
🛍️new US tariffs (weighted average) on women’s clothing are higher too
Women will now have to spend more than men on basic consumer goods in the US due to a #pinktax.
#econsky
Women already face a #PinkTax on everyday goods due to existing tariff structures. Now, #TrumpTariffs threaten to exacerbate this inequality. In her latest analysis, @prachiagarwal.bsky.social reveals the hidden gender bias in trade policy. With a 90-day pause, is there time to act?
Read more⤵️
Read more⤵️
“Pink tariffs” worse for women: are Trump’s new tariffs gender-biased?
Trump's new tariffs disproportionately burden women, exacerbating existing "pink tariffs" on female goods. Analysis shows higher levies on women's apparel, risking job losses and financial strain, hig...
odi.org
April 11, 2025 at 10:21 AM
What a fun read!
No one is safe from Donald Trump’s tariff fury — not even the penguins living on the Heard and McDonald Islands.
Which is odd — we assumed he'd spare a place named after his favorite restaurant.
Our Declassified weekly humor column has more 👇
Which is odd — we assumed he'd spare a place named after his favorite restaurant.
Our Declassified weekly humor column has more 👇
Don’t be a panican
The trade war has begun. But it’s also on hold … Maybe it’s already over?
ow.ly
April 11, 2025 at 10:16 AM
What a fun read!
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What's shaping the global economy this week? Introducing 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬, our new weekly briefing on key trends and their far-reaching impact.
Issue 1: The US trade fallout and its potential to trigger wider global financial risks.
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Issue 1: The US trade fallout and its potential to trigger wider global financial risks.
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US trade fallout: Global financial risks persist and could spread further
"This Week in Macroeconomics" – your weekly deep dive into key economic trends and their far-reaching impact on the global landscape. This week, Phyllis Papadavid tackles a significant global concern:...
odi.org
April 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
What's shaping the global economy this week? Introducing 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬, our new weekly briefing on key trends and their far-reaching impact.
Issue 1: The US trade fallout and its potential to trigger wider global financial risks.
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Issue 1: The US trade fallout and its potential to trigger wider global financial risks.
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ODI: Think change:US implements sweeping reciprocal tariffs, igniting global economic challenges @odi.global @odi-trade.bsky.social odi.org/en/insights/...
US implements sweeping reciprocal tariffs, igniting global economic challenges
Beyond the immediate concerns about the economic effects of these tariffs, the reciprocal measures are indicative of a broader trend towards a more isolationist US policy and a gradual detachment from...
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April 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
ODI: Think change:US implements sweeping reciprocal tariffs, igniting global economic challenges @odi.global @odi-trade.bsky.social odi.org/en/insights/...
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The US has enacted new reciprocal tariffs—the biggest shift since NAFTA. What does this mean for global trade? Developing nations face serious risks while economies adjust.
Will this reshape global cooperation or spark a new era?
Read insights by @max-mp.bsky.social & @prachiagarwal.bsky.social⤵️
Will this reshape global cooperation or spark a new era?
Read insights by @max-mp.bsky.social & @prachiagarwal.bsky.social⤵️
US implements sweeping reciprocal tariffs, igniting global economic challenges
The global trade landscape just shifted dramatically. The US has implemented sweeping reciprocal tariffs, its biggest policy change since NAFTA, sparking global concern. This expert comment dissects t...
odi.org
April 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The US has enacted new reciprocal tariffs—the biggest shift since NAFTA. What does this mean for global trade? Developing nations face serious risks while economies adjust.
Will this reshape global cooperation or spark a new era?
Read insights by @max-mp.bsky.social & @prachiagarwal.bsky.social⤵️
Will this reshape global cooperation or spark a new era?
Read insights by @max-mp.bsky.social & @prachiagarwal.bsky.social⤵️
The new reciprocal tariffs are not reciprocal, and do not depend on tariffs faced by US exports. What’s more interesting is that they will not only harm many countries, but will affect them differently. What’s crazier you ask? US will be impacted too!
Read here: odi.org/en/insights/...
#econsky
Read here: odi.org/en/insights/...
#econsky
US implements sweeping reciprocal tariffs, igniting global economic challenges
The global trade landscape just shifted dramatically. The US has implemented sweeping reciprocal tariffs, its biggest policy change since NAFTA, sparking global concern. This expert comment dissects t...
odi.org
April 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The new reciprocal tariffs are not reciprocal, and do not depend on tariffs faced by US exports. What’s more interesting is that they will not only harm many countries, but will affect them differently. What’s crazier you ask? US will be impacted too!
Read here: odi.org/en/insights/...
#econsky
Read here: odi.org/en/insights/...
#econsky
My colleagues, @jodiekeane.bsky.social and Bernardo Arce at @odi-trade.bsky.social, (with minor inputs from me) have done a brilliant and timely analysis on how LDCs will be penalised due to Trump’s liberation day tariffs.
#econsky #tariffs
Read it here: tessforum.org/latest/trump...
#econsky #tariffs
Read it here: tessforum.org/latest/trump...
TESS - Trump Reciprocal Tariffs: Penalizing Vulnerable Economies
tessforum.org
April 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
My colleagues, @jodiekeane.bsky.social and Bernardo Arce at @odi-trade.bsky.social, (with minor inputs from me) have done a brilliant and timely analysis on how LDCs will be penalised due to Trump’s liberation day tariffs.
#econsky #tariffs
Read it here: tessforum.org/latest/trump...
#econsky #tariffs
Read it here: tessforum.org/latest/trump...
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Trump's claim that foreigners will pay the tariffs in full. They assume a small but positive passthrough indicating that domestic prices will rise by 25% of the tariffs.
April 3, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Trump's claim that foreigners will pay the tariffs in full. They assume a small but positive passthrough indicating that domestic prices will rise by 25% of the tariffs.
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This is what Trump's "economists" say about how they calculated the "reciprocal" tariffs. Don[t be fooled by the equation. They commit countless crimes against economics. ustr.gov/issue-areas/... +
Reciprocal Tariff Calculations
Executive Summary Reciprocal tariffs are calculated as the tariff rate necessary to balance bilateral trade deficits between the U.S. and each of our trading partners. This calculation assumes that pe...
ustr.gov
April 3, 2025 at 6:44 AM
This is what Trump's "economists" say about how they calculated the "reciprocal" tariffs. Don[t be fooled by the equation. They commit countless crimes against economics. ustr.gov/issue-areas/... +
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🇳🇬Nigeria's digital trade revolution is ON!
Read our latest blog by @angela-kolongo.bsky.social & @prachiagarwal.bsky.social to learn how #Nigeria is becoming a #DigitalTrade powerhouse in Africa under the #AfCFTA.
Also features key takeaways from our Abuja workshop + top 10 priorities for success.
Read our latest blog by @angela-kolongo.bsky.social & @prachiagarwal.bsky.social to learn how #Nigeria is becoming a #DigitalTrade powerhouse in Africa under the #AfCFTA.
Also features key takeaways from our Abuja workshop + top 10 priorities for success.
Nigeria’s digital trade revolution: leading the way under the AfCFTA
Nigeria is poised to become Africa's digital trade leader, leveraging its dynamic tech ecosystem and young population. A recent workshop by ODI Global and the Office of the Vice President focused on b...
odi.org
March 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
🇳🇬Nigeria's digital trade revolution is ON!
Read our latest blog by @angela-kolongo.bsky.social & @prachiagarwal.bsky.social to learn how #Nigeria is becoming a #DigitalTrade powerhouse in Africa under the #AfCFTA.
Also features key takeaways from our Abuja workshop + top 10 priorities for success.
Read our latest blog by @angela-kolongo.bsky.social & @prachiagarwal.bsky.social to learn how #Nigeria is becoming a #DigitalTrade powerhouse in Africa under the #AfCFTA.
Also features key takeaways from our Abuja workshop + top 10 priorities for success.
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#DidYouKnow that the creative industries generate $4.3 trillion in revenue and 50mln jobs annually?
@prachiagarwal.bsky.social explores how cities are harnessing the #OrangeEconomy to drive growth & innovation – from Milan's fashion to Lagos's Nollywood, discover how CCIs are reshaping urban life.
@prachiagarwal.bsky.social explores how cities are harnessing the #OrangeEconomy to drive growth & innovation – from Milan's fashion to Lagos's Nollywood, discover how CCIs are reshaping urban life.
Under the tangerine sun: the creative economy in global cities
The rapid growth of the orange economy has the potential to drive socio-economic progress, structural transformation and job creation, particularly empowering youth and women. This paper explores the ...
odi.org
January 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
#DidYouKnow that the creative industries generate $4.3 trillion in revenue and 50mln jobs annually?
@prachiagarwal.bsky.social explores how cities are harnessing the #OrangeEconomy to drive growth & innovation – from Milan's fashion to Lagos's Nollywood, discover how CCIs are reshaping urban life.
@prachiagarwal.bsky.social explores how cities are harnessing the #OrangeEconomy to drive growth & innovation – from Milan's fashion to Lagos's Nollywood, discover how CCIs are reshaping urban life.
🍊 ‘Under the Tangerine Sun: The Creative Economy in Global Cities’🍊
Today, the creative economy agenda is more urgent than ever. These industries are pivotal to building sustainable cities, supporting international trade and tourism, & advancing global cultural diplomacy. 🎭 🖼️ 🎨 🖌️
#econsky
Today, the creative economy agenda is more urgent than ever. These industries are pivotal to building sustainable cities, supporting international trade and tourism, & advancing global cultural diplomacy. 🎭 🖼️ 🎨 🖌️
#econsky
The orange economy – spanning cultural/creative industries – contributes $4.3 trillion & creates 50 million jobs annually. But its influence often goes unnoticed. 🟠
New research by @prachiagarwal.bsky.social explores how it's reshaping cities by driving growth, innovation & inclusive development.
New research by @prachiagarwal.bsky.social explores how it's reshaping cities by driving growth, innovation & inclusive development.
Under the tangerine sun: the creative economy in global cities
The rapid growth of the orange economy has the potential to drive socio-economic progress, structural transformation and job creation, particularly empowering youth and women. This paper explores the ...
odi.org
January 6, 2025 at 11:35 AM
🍊 ‘Under the Tangerine Sun: The Creative Economy in Global Cities’🍊
Today, the creative economy agenda is more urgent than ever. These industries are pivotal to building sustainable cities, supporting international trade and tourism, & advancing global cultural diplomacy. 🎭 🖼️ 🎨 🖌️
#econsky
Today, the creative economy agenda is more urgent than ever. These industries are pivotal to building sustainable cities, supporting international trade and tourism, & advancing global cultural diplomacy. 🎭 🖼️ 🎨 🖌️
#econsky
Accessing territory, alienating allies, seizing resources-> we let them become the centre of the world, the most powerful nation and even elect a “insert apropos noun”. Now we are reaping what we sowed. Frightening doesn’t even begin to describe what the future holds.
Take the oil, reclaim the Panama Canal, buy Greenland, absorb Canada ... it's 19th century imperialism.
Trump's foreign policy can be a little difficult to characterize at times, but I think "imperialism" may be the best term.
December 22, 2024 at 12:05 PM
Accessing territory, alienating allies, seizing resources-> we let them become the centre of the world, the most powerful nation and even elect a “insert apropos noun”. Now we are reaping what we sowed. Frightening doesn’t even begin to describe what the future holds.
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Take the oil, reclaim the Panama Canal, buy Greenland, absorb Canada ... it's 19th century imperialism.
Trump's foreign policy can be a little difficult to characterize at times, but I think "imperialism" may be the best term.
Trump wants the Panama Canal back. Anyone who thought he was just joking about Canada doesn’t understand his obsession with territorial expansion.
December 22, 2024 at 2:16 AM
Take the oil, reclaim the Panama Canal, buy Greenland, absorb Canada ... it's 19th century imperialism.
What an excellent conversation with Terser on their podcast! We focused on Nigeria’s digital economy and opportunities under the #AfCFTA.
Read more here: odi.org/en/publicati...
Read more here: odi.org/en/publicati...
December 12, 2024 at 12:20 PM
What an excellent conversation with Terser on their podcast! We focused on Nigeria’s digital economy and opportunities under the #AfCFTA.
Read more here: odi.org/en/publicati...
Read more here: odi.org/en/publicati...
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Controversial opinion: if you starve innocent civilians, you should face the consequences. www.ft.com/content/0b62...
November 21, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Controversial opinion: if you starve innocent civilians, you should face the consequences. www.ft.com/content/0b62...