Mark Plant

Senior Policy Fellow at @cgdev working on development finance. Former @imfnews. All views my own.

[Mark Plant @MarkWPlant]

Methane flaring abatement offers a win-win-win for governments, health, and the environment. Here's some initial work by @cgdev and EnergyCC explaining how.

https://t.co/2vJ5C8W1dB

[Mark Plant @MarkWPlant]

SDRs could be a source of development capital, without endangering global reserves assets. Three ingredients are needed: a shared sense of urgency, a softening of monetary doctrine, and some political push.

https://t.co/0bDIE1Y52s

@cgdev @IMFNews

[Mark Plant @MarkWPlant]

Aid cuts are catastrophic in West Africa.

With @charleyward23 for @CGDev

https://t.co/NKX7r7SPUR

[Mark Plant @MarkWPlant]

Will 2025 be the year of @IMFNews reform? Lots of proposals are on the table. @CGDev 's non-resident fellow, David Andrews, has compiled a compendium of what people are proposing, how proposals relate to each other, and the obstacles to implementation.

https://t.co/BiAt90ax2X

[Jon Sward @JonSward]

Great reporting by @joeloyo on @ecb being the main barrier to rechanneling SDRs to multilateral development banks, with quotes from @MarkWPlant and others

https://t.co/GEq1dAmUY3

#IMFMeetings

[Mark Plant @MarkWPlant]

SDR recycling to MDBs seems increasingly unlikely. Maybe a more direct approach is needed. @SongweVera and I have a proposal. @CGDev

https://t.co/qqYdH2Za0M

[Mark Plant @MarkWPlant]

We know it's coming, but will we still be shocked? The BWIs must prepare Africa's oil exporters for what is to come -- blog and paper with Cleo Rose-Innes. @CGDev

https://t.co/mXnDEi4ZK3

[Mark Plant @MarkWPlant]

It is unsurprising that financial systems treat women worse than men, but seeing it in the data brings reality to perception. @mayrabuvinic @AlbaR_Loureiro @CGDev

https://t.co/zmxVpNhCPm

[Mark Plant @MarkWPlant]

The long version is here: https://t.co/CmY2SuR8NF

[Mark Plant @MarkWPlant]

The PRGT at the @IMFNews requires more financing. Can that be done internally? David Andrews makes the case for using the IMF's balance sheet better. @CGDev

https://t.co/CmY2SuR8NF

[Mark Plant @MarkWPlant]

Whither GAVI? @cgdev explores the future with global experts.'

https://t.co/3WGkqcqEDu

[Mark Plant @MarkWPlant]

The @IMFNews trust for supporting low-income countries needs a boost. Gold is the answer as @MarkSobel_OMFIF explains.

https://t.co/tX5zHiZlfi

[Mark Plant @MarkWPlant]

Having now read the @IMFNews report on SDR recycling, it's clear the battle isn't over.

https://t.co/WVEp0t3vPe

[Mark Plant @MarkWPlant]

The @IMFNews has approved the use of SDRs in hybrid capital instruments! Now countries need to recycle into them!

https://t.co/kAkHK3y5uC

[Charley Ward @charleyward23]

My report for @caspiancenter on how a US ban on Russian uranium imports affects Central Asia:

[Center for Global Development @CGDev]

A new era for CGD! 🌍🌟

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Rachel Glennerster @rglenner will be the new President of CGD!

Building on the legacies of @nancymbirdsall and @MasoodCGD, Rachel is set to propel CGD forward with her rigorous approach to development economics, innovative ideas, and new approaches.

Read more >> https://t.co/j9MM7O8PIb

[Mark Plant @MarkWPlant]

@nicolaslippolis @AfricaCarnegie Congratulations! They have good taste!

[Mark Plant @MarkWPlant]

The IMF/World Bank spring meetings are coming next week. My @cgdev colleagues and I discuss what to expect.

https://t.co/MsbkgCYILE

[Mark Plant @MarkWPlant]

@charlesjkenny Elizabeth Truss?

[Mark Plant @MarkWPlant]

GAVI has changed the world in many ways. But it can be even better. My colleagues at @CGDev have a plan worthy of consideration as it goes through a year of changes.

https://t.co/fRDrZTArhX