Becky Ray

Economist, Sr. Researcher at @GDP_Center. I study how countries impact each other & the planet, esp China & IFIs in LAC. @UMassEcon alum. Views my own. She/her

[Becky Ray @BUBeckyRay]

NEW: Our 10th annual China-LAC Economic Bulletin from @GDP_Center w/ @AlbrightZara. The relationship is pivoting toward RE / EV supply chains, bringing new environmental commitments to the fore.

https://t.co/cPGTUqyjNr

A few major findings (1/9)

[Boston University Global Development Policy Center @GDP_Center]

New research in @RCRjournal from @BUBeckyRay @wennewwen @juradlie + @CSanbornUP explores the avenues by which public development finance institutions + export credit agencies can support sustainability + inclusion through patient capital.

Read more: https://t.co/OvgsIFFkCP

[Boston University Global Development Policy Center @GDP_Center]

Using a new dataset of low-carbon technology trade, a new @ScienceMagazine journal article by @BandaraPraveena @BUBeckyRay + coauthors finds the vast majority of emerging market + developing countries are not part of LCT trade.

Read more: https://t.co/8ZmQKYfNl9

[Boston University Global Development Policy Center @GDP_Center]

Why is 2025 a defining year for sustainable finance in transition minerals?

@juradlie + @BUBeckyRay discuss in a new @DialogueEarth_ op-ed, highlighting 🔑 public development finance institution policy processes over the coming year: https://t.co/mmSGdF4itx

[Boston University Global Development Policy Center @GDP_Center]

Demand for transition minerals is set to expand many-fold as global investors + nations embrace the ongoing energy transition. 

In a new blogpost, @juradlie + @BUBeckyRay detail how development finance can unearth sustainability in the TM supply chain: https://t.co/da0fGVpVeh

[Boston University Global Development Policy Center @GDP_Center]

A just energy transition must include sustainable + inclusive transition mineral supply chains, argue @wennewwen @juradlie @BUBeckyRay + @CSanbornUP.

Read the policy recs for development finance to support sustainability + inclusion in TM supply chains: https://t.co/s87P0tN6wv

[Boston University Global Development Policy Center @GDP_Center]

NEW blogpost by @juradlie + @BUBeckyRay examines how public development finance institutions + export credit agencies are engaged in the transition mineral sector + IDs opportunities for supporting robust environmental and social risk management: https://t.co/AAchDowTdd

[Boston University Global Development Policy Center @GDP_Center]

How can development finance unearth sustainability in transition mineral supply chains?

@juradlie + @BUBeckyRay explore in a new blogpost, highlighting policy recs that speak directly to 5️⃣ 🔑 policy processes taking place in 2025: https://t.co/VaitFLvjqM

[Boston University Global Development Policy Center @GDP_Center]

What role do public development finance institutions play in transition mineral supply chain governance?

In a new policy report, @wennewwen @juradlie @BUBeckyRay + @CSanbornUP discuss, with 5️⃣ policy recommendations: https://t.co/MAp8HeAUQv

[Becky Ray @BUBeckyRay]

Join us Thursday for a public forum on US-China competition for critical minerals.

I’ll join ⁦⁦@triofrancos⁩ & ⁦⁦⁦@maiaseegerp⁩ of ⁦@SustentaRSE⁩ to discuss the prospects for just & sustainable production.
https://t.co/YdqsPYP5pv

[Carbon Brief @CarbonBrief]

Q&A: Can debt-for-nature ‘swaps’ help tackle biodiversity loss and climate change? | @aruna_sekhar @yaninequiroz w/comment from @Jayati1609 @social_rights @greenfinanceobs @san_lunag @CaroMejiaSilva @mvbuenaventura @BUBeckyRay @climatebonds _LT #CBarchive

Read here: https://t.co/ejqai118GY

[Georgetown Initiative for US-China Dialogue @USChinaGU]

*Webinar 12/4* Join @AidData's Sheng Zhang, @BUBeckyRay, and @christiangeraud for a panel discussion on the evolution and implications of Chinese lending to the Global South. RSVP 🔗👇https://t.co/pnyhVqyr9i

[Carbon Brief @CarbonBrief]

Q&A: Can debt-for-nature ‘swaps’ help tackle biodiversity loss and climate change? | @aruna_sekhar @yaninequiroz w/comment from @Jayati1609 @social_rights @greenfinanceobs @san_lunag @CaroMejiaSilva @mvbuenaventura @BUBeckyRay @climatebonds_LT

Read here: https://t.co/p12wuQxCVe

[Carbon Brief @CarbonBrief]

Q&A: Can debt-for-nature ‘swaps’ help tackle biodiversity loss and climate change? | @aruna_sekhar @YanineQuiroz w/comment from @Jayati1609 @social_rights @greenfinanceobs @san_lunag @CaroMejiaSilva @MVBuenaventura @BUBeckyRay @climatebonds_LT

Read here: https://t.co/ItTa3bdZK4

[Boston University Global Development Policy Center @GDP_Center]

🌎 In a new report, @BUBeckyRay @AlbrightZara + Enrique Dussel Peters analyze the record number of Latin American + Caribbean presidential visits to 🇨🇳China and the economic themes that set the tone for the relationship in 2023.

Read more: https://t.co/Wnx3LsNds4

[Boston University Global Development Policy Center @GDP_Center]

In a new @ChinaDailyUSA op-ed, @BUBeckyRay + @ywang2005b discuss how new capital for environmental investments can be mobilized amid an emerging debt crisis, citing lessons from 🇿🇲Zambia.

Read more: https://t.co/upLx0NSMGc

[Boston University Global Development Policy Center @GDP_Center]

A new blogpost by @BUBeckyRay discusses the latest trends in the economic relationship between 🇨🇳China and Latin America + the Caribbean, highlighting the importance of shared oversight of investor + supply chain performance.

Read more: https://t.co/9rZWsW6CDJ

[Carbon Brief @CarbonBrief]

Q&A: Can debt-for-nature ‘swaps’ help tackle biodiversity loss and climate change? | @aruna_sekhar @YanineQuiroz w/comment from @Jayati1609 @social_rights @greenfinanceobs @san_lunag @CaroMejiaSilva @MVBuenaventura @BUBeckyRay @climatebonds_LT

Read here: https://t.co/UvZWUq4mTU

[Boston University Global Development Policy Center @GDP_Center]

The Sovereign Debt and Environment Profiles Database reveals the need for the participation of all creditors in debt relief efforts. @BUBeckyRay + @Jmhaas explore this and other findings in a new blog: https://t.co/WmAINYlqTZ

[Boston University Global Development Policy Center @GDP_Center]

The Sovereign Debt and Environment Profiles Database explores the fiscal constraints + green investment opportunities of 114 emerging market + developing economies.

@BUBeckyRay + @Jmhaas discuss in a new blog.

Read more: https://t.co/t9oG5gWtSX

[Boston University Global Development Policy Center @GDP_Center]

Findings from the new Sovereign Debt and Environment Profiles Database reveal 3️⃣ 🔑 policy recommendations for managing sustainable debt levels on a livable planet.

@BUBeckyRay + @Jmhaas discuss in a new blog: https://t.co/ArDEfC0khZ