Stefan Dercon
Stefan Dercon is a prominent economist and former Chief Economist at the UK's Department for International Development (DfID). His research focuses on development economics, poverty alleviation, and the effectiveness of aid programs. Dercon’s insights into the geopolitical implications of foreign aid highlight the evolving landscape of international assistance and its impact on global relations.
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Stefan Dercon has advised Pakistan on reforms and highlighted the need for accountability.
Still afloat, still fragile: How Pakistan economy is dodging a complete collapse — explained
India· 2025-12-17
Stefan Dercon is a professor of economic policy at the University of Oxford who commented on the failure of implementation of laws in Pakistan.
‘Persistent, corrosive’: IMF blames corruption for Pakistan’s economic crisis; cites policy for elitesIndia· 2025-11-26Oxford economist Stefan Dercon argues that national progress begins with a gamble.
The Youth Are Not the Future — They Are the Now - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2025-07-16
Stefan Dercon is an Oxford academic involved in preparing a plan to reduce customs duties.
State vs industry - Newspaper
Pakistan· 2025-05-22
Stefan Dercon noted the shift in aid dynamics during the COVID pandemic.
Ma bloccare gli aiuti allo sviluppo avrebbe aiutato davvero l'America?
Italy· 2025-03-05
