In Conversation with H.E. Alexis Tsipras
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras speaks about Greece’s economy and the need for a united and reformed European Union at London Business School’s Sammy Ofer Centre.
Lecture and conversation with Benedict Oramah
The Wheeler Institute was proud to partner with the Royal African Society (RAS) in hosting the RAS 2024 Annual Lecture, featuring Professor Benedict Oramah, President & Chairman of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). This lecture brought together leaders, policymakers, and professionals to explore Africa’s evolving role in global trade and the potential for deeper economic…
Impacting lives at scale: in conversation with Anshu Gupta
The Wheeler Institute welcomed Anshu Gupta to London Business School, for an inspiring discussion on the intersections of social impact and business strategy drawing from his work with Goonj. The event was supported by the Social Impact Club at London Business School. Anshu Gupta is the founder of Goonj and Gram Swabhiman, a pioneering figure and…
The Power of Business – bringing together global and local voices
The Wheeler Institute was delighted to host two panels as part of the Dharma Life Labs initiative on entrepreneurship and integrated care solutions. The discussion spotlighted how entrepreneurial spirit, and innovation drives change, how technology empowers small businesses, bringing sustainability to traditional industries, and championing women in rural India. Building on a long-term collaboration, and…
Designing Africa-Centric Growth Models for 2050
As part of the Private Sector Development Research Network event series, this write-up focuses on a webinar that was hosted by the International Finance Corporation the session was led by Marcio Cruz, principal economist with the Economic Policy Research unit and moderated by Andrew Dabalen, Chief Economist, Africa, World Bank Group (WBG). Imagine it’s 2050. Across Africa, 2.5…
Money Capital: New Monetary Principles for a More Prosperous Society
Please note this event has now passed. You can read the event write up and watch the event video here. Economists Haizhou Huang (Managing Director and Management Committee Member at China International Capital Corporation Limited) and Patrick Bolton (Professor of Finance and Economics and Imperial College London) visited London Business School to lead a discussion…
Understanding a Global Superpower: Another Look at the Chinese Economy
Please note: this event has now passed. You can find the event write up and event video here. How has China’s economy become one of the largest in the world, what impact has it had and how will it change the future? On Thursday 10th October the Wheeler Institute opened a new World Series of…
Global economic prospects
The Wheeler Institute was very pleased to host Ayhan Kose, Deputy Chief Economist at the World Bank Group on Wednesday 19th February 2025 for a discussion on the future of emerging and developing economies (EMDEs) at London Business School. Opening and closing remarks were made by the Dean of London Business School Sergei Guriev. Lucrezia…