Across Europe and Central Asia (ECA), productivity has been running below its potential for over a decade, failing to power consistent economic growth in the region. Despite decades of market transition, reforms, and integration into global value chains, the region’s productivity trajectory flattened after the 2008 global financial crisis. How can ECA economies ignite productivity…
In the face of rapid technological advancements, the Wheeler Institute was delighted to partner with FINCA and host a roundtable focused on the transformative potential of responsible AI in driving social impact. The gathering brought together an impressive group of participants, including academics, business practitioners, and industry experts, to explore the societal implications and ethical…
The Wheeler Institute’s new “Journeys” series launched with a compelling conversation between Chris Coghlan (MiF 2012), co-founder of Grow Movement and now Member of the UK Parliament for Dorking and Horley, Rajesh Chandy, Professor of Marketing at LBS and Co-Academic Director of the Wheeler Institute and Paolo Surico, Professor of Economics at LBS . It…
On 14th March 2024, as part of the Private Sector Development Research Network (PSDRN), the Wheeler Institute for Business and Development hosted a seminar: “Beefing up the service sector: Commodity exports to China and production network spillover.” Led by Giorgio Chiovelli (Associate Professor of Economics at Universidad de Montevideo and former LBS Research Fellow) and moderated…
The Wheeler Institute hosted the India International Climate and Energy Transition Finance Forum where experts came together to discuss critical issues surrounding climate finance and energy transition. Moderated by Dr. Narayan Naik, Professor of Finance at London Business School, the panel featured distinguished speakers such as Upendra Kumar Sinha (Former Chairperson of the Securities and…
As part of the Private Sector Development Research Network (PSDRN), the Wheeler Institute for Business and Development hosted an insightful webinar on the role of concessionary companies and private enterprises in colonising sub-Saharan Africa. The webinar took place on Friday, 31st January 2025, from 2-3pm GMT and was led by Etienne Le Rossignol, Postdoctoral Researcher…
On November 21, 2024, the Wheeler Institute hosted a thought-provoking lecture and conversation with H.E. Professor Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the African Export-Import Bank, Afreximbank. This keynote address was delivered as part of the 2024 Royal African Society Annual Lecture series. It focused on unlocking the immense opportunities trade presents for Africa. Opening…
The Wheeler Institute for Business and Development, in partnership with Dharma Life Labs, hosted the Power of Business: Bringing together global and local voices event, featuring two panel discussions that explored how businesses can drive meaningful social impact. This blog is about the first panel – Innovating to Empower. We were proud to welcome a…
The second session of the Tax Bootcamp 2024, held at London Business School and supported by the Wheeler Institute, moved the conversation away from AI towards taxation and climate action. It was structured around presentations from two speakers, each representing diverse perspectives on climate action from both Europe and the United States on taxation for…
The 2024 LBS Social Impact Club Conference concluded with a keynote on leveraging technology for social impact. Radha Basu (Founder and CEO of iMerit and co-founder of Anudip Foundation) shared her journey as a pioneer in the Indian software industry and a tech entrepreneur dedicated to addressing youth unemployment. Through iMerit and Anudip, Radha has…
