Liz May

Senior Researcher at SOAS Development Leadership Dialogue @SOAS_DLD Interested in trade, development, business and human rights. Views my own.

[SOAS Development Leadership Dialogue @SOAS_DLD]

▶️ Reminder: applications close today for the @SOAS_DLD Future Leaders Programme 14: 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝.

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[SOAS Development Leadership Dialogue @SOAS_DLD]

🚀Applications for the @SOAS_DLD Future Leaders Programme on Industrial Policy for Structural Transformation in the Global South are due by 20 April.

✅Start working on your submission now!

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[Liz May @LizMay12]

@bphillipsonMP As a parent of 2 teenage children I am baffled as to why are you introducing another test when teachers are warning this is not what is needed. Please listen to the professionals and respect their expertise. https://t.co/MMwVxQDLrN

[Kevin Morris. @iconoclastic63]

@SchoolsWeek We need fewer tests and more education. If the Gove revolution of phonics had worked then why do we have secondary year 8 pupils unable to read fluently ?
What will these tests tell us that we don’t already know?

[Liz May @LizMay12]

@backbridget2025 Not when as Education Secretary she is introducing more testing of our already-over stressed and tested young people. We need fewer tests and more time spent on supporting children and instilling curiosity, creativity and a love of learning,

[Liz May @LizMay12]

@educationgovuk As a mother of 2 teenage girls going through the school system I can tell you categorically that another test will not improve reading. It will make reading a chore, will distract teachers from doing their jobs properly and will make some children feel inadequate. Please re-think

[Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa @AfricaAtLSE]

Strong AU leadership is needed at the critical IMO meeting, so that Africa can embed equity, climate justice, and fair transition principles into measures that will shape global shipping for decades to come. https://t.co/6VMEHdp6Pe

[Liz May @LizMay12]

@Independent - our schools are too pressured and focused on narrow academic results with not enough space for practical skills and creativity.

- girls drop out of hobbies such as sports or music as they are seen as only for the 'best' or they get self-conscious More fun community provision!

[Liz May @LizMay12]

@Independent As a mum to two teenage girls this doesn't surprise me. While more mental health provision is needed, it is a sticking plaster. We need to get to the root of why girls in particular are so unhappy. Of course social media is a big part of this, but so is school and community.

[Liz May @LizMay12]

I know no one cares any longer and it's not a rule I agree with anyway, but isn't a trade deal such as the UK-US one supposed to cover 'substantially all trade' 🤣 #realarticleXXIV

[SOAS Economics @SOASEconomics]

🚀 Apply now for the next @SOAS_DLD Future Leaders Programme:

💡 Policy Space for Developing Countries in the New Industrial Policy Landscape 🌎🏭

📅 Date: 30 June-3 July, 2025
📍 #London

🔗 Apply by 25 April 2025 ⬇️ https://t.co/NIjMizjrcq

[Liz May @LizMay12]

@AmbMKimani The points about agency are important, but an FTA with the US would not have saved Kenya the tariff imposition as Trump does not care about international law or treaties.

[Ken Opalo @kopalo]

Say it louder for the vibes-based risk analysts in the back!

[SEATINIUGANDA @SEATINIUGANDA]

🚨 The debate on the urgent need to reform International Investment Agreements & Bilateral Investment Treaties is gaining momentum due to the problematic Investor-State Dispute Settlement (#ISDS) mechanisms.

Watch Dr. Rob Davies explain why #ISDS undermines climate action & sustainable development, particularly in developing countries & the Global South. 🌍 #StopISDS

@TNInstitute @both_ends @SOMO @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @CANIntl @mtic_uganda @AIFMarketPlace @UNFCCC @ugandainvest @actionaiduganda @ElliotOrizaarwa @SKidwingira @ActionAid_Kenya

[Gary Stevenson @garyseconomics]

When has taxing the rich ever worked?

[Liz May @LizMay12]

@fp2p Thanks @KTChakrabortty! really interesting insights into where we go wrong and right in campaigning.

The question I always find most useful is 'what should western governments do to support (and not hinder) the economic development ambitions of countries in the global south?'

[Liz May @LizMay12]

@AngelaRayner @JDMahama Did you discuss how the U.K. has recently decided to lower the value of the tariff preference Ghana receives for its bananas, threatening one of its main exports to the U.K. and a key source of foreign exchange and job creation?

[Liz May @LizMay12]

The line-up for this FLP includes former South African trade minister, Rob Davies, former Chilean deputy foreign minister, @jmahumadaf, former UNCTAD chief economist @kozul_wright, @Isabel_Estevez_ , @Thrasher_Rachel, Sahibzada Muhammad Irfan
@morfiarty and @fp2p.

Share widely!

[SOAS Development Leadership Dialogue @SOAS_DLD]

🚀 @SOAS DLD is proud to announce the next Future Leaders Programme:

💡 Policy Space for Developing Countries in the New Industrial Policy Landscape 🌎🏭

📅 Date: 30 June-3 July, 2025
📍 London
🔗 Further info and application ⬇️
https://t.co/TLIQKLjIcn

[Liz May @LizMay12]

It’s so important to study the real world!

These case studies shine a light on companies and countries that have succeeded using unconventional (by mainstream standards) strategies.

Enjoy!

@haugejostein @DrArkebe

[SOAS Development Leadership Dialogue @SOAS_DLD]

We are delighted to launch our new case study series - The Art of the Possible

It aims to highlight unconventional or often-overlooked approaches and we hope the series will encourage creative thinking about what is possible in economic development!

https://t.co/esAO0yRpP5

[Ken Opalo @kopalo]

A desperately poor country where barely 31% of population has access to reliable power is being bullied into cutting its negligible emissions by 30% in 6 years.

Why is this a @WorldBank priority? How is this a Bissauian priority?