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Lessons from Botswana’s Misrepresented Development

November 15, 2022November 14, 2022 William Gilbert

Investigating Botswana's success with development can reveal its nuanced history and warn us about what lessons to take from it, especially considering that policies which work in certain contexts may fail in others.

We Should Pay Poor Countries to Keep Oil in the Ground

October 23, 2022October 22, 2022 William Gilbert

While certain countries are resource-rich in oil and gas, they face a dilemma amidst increasing calls for decarbonization. Developed countries are urging their neighbors, even the poorest, to transition towards a green economy through bold emissions targets aimed at bypassing the climate crisis.