Tim Dobermann

-!- I am no longer active on this site. Please find me on @Bluesky -!- Director of Research @the_IGC. Research Fellow @LSEEcon.

[Tim Dobermann @timdobermann]

I'll admit it: I am a pro-space, pro-EV man who once admired Musk.
I ignored his conspiracies. I ignored his support for AfD.
Some will call this just another meaningless gesture. Well, here's mine: goodbye. Find me on Bluesky.

https://t.co/k3jAVrQbcO

[International Growth Centre @The_IGC]

Hiring alert! 📣 We're looking for a Policy Economist (Firms). Could it be you?

Deadline for applications: 2 February 2025

Read the advert in full 👉 https://t.co/2mhZWLsUpV

[Tim Dobermann @timdobermann]

We fail to grasp the sheer speed of innovation in grid-scale storage.

In my convos with govs, renewables + storage is often regaled as a story for the 2030s. This is used as an argument to delay cheap solar and wind.

To me, this is a mistake.

https://t.co/Qba2C1TfQ0

[International Growth Centre @The_IGC]

The IGC Blog: A Year in Review

@timdobermann on "How does profit shifting enable tax avoidance in developing countries?" by IGC's Saugata Mittra

Read it in full: https://t.co/VbHQR8YVgP.

#IGCblog2024

[International Growth Centre @The_IGC]

📣 Today: We co-launch the India Sustainable Growth Hub (ISGH) with @cecfee

ISGH aims to support the growing community of practice in India around low-carbon economic development, convening a network of researchers from inside & outside India. Read more: https://t.co/ZLo2lcBl3T

[Tim Dobermann @timdobermann]

At the launch of the India Sustainable Growth Hub (ISGH) with @cecfee @The_IGC. One theme is emerging: huge potential for cheap renewables, but also big barriers in deepening markets that enable these technologies to diffuse.

[Sugandha Srivastav @sugandhasri]

When you're off to Ahmedabad University for a climate conference and achieve value for money by fitting way too many people in your auto-rickshaw.

[Tim Dobermann @timdobermann]

@The_IGC @AhdUniv @OliverJHarman We've had great discussions on how to create a research agenda on cities & climate change in India. Lots to learn - and wonderful campus at @GCEE_AU @ahmedabad

[International Growth Centre @The_IGC]

We're pleased to co-host the 'Research Agenda for Climate Change & Cities in the Global South' conference with The Climate Institute @AhdUniv

Robin Burgess, Jonathan Leape, @timdobermann & @OliverJHarman @The_IGC joined today's panel discussions.

ℹ️ https://t.co/yDUUxCVOEY

[International Growth Centre @The_IGC]

The Agri-SME Evidence Fund call for proposals is now open 🟢

The Fund invites proposals for grants up to £100,000 that address research gaps at the intersection of #agriculture, finance, and #SMEs.

Could you be eligible? All details accessible here ⏬
https://t.co/AlaKFOQJL3

[Sugandha Srivastav @sugandhasri]

I had a candid conversation with @timsvengali about the research Faraz Hayat, @timdobermann and I did on power purchase agreements in Pakistan. Capacity payments to power generators are more than 6x the annual health, education and social care budget but many plants sit idle.

[VoxDev @vox_dev]

🆕 Why Pakistan is locked into overpriced and environmentally damaging power sector contracts

Today on VoxDev, @timsvengali speaks to @sugandhasri @TheSmithSchool about how corruption & incompetence in negotiating power contracts has huge economic costs:
https://t.co/kZzQPhyVCA

[International Growth Centre @The_IGC]

With #COP29 under way, we spoke to IGC Research Director @timdobermann about the global green transition and the urgent need for #climatefinance 🧵⬇️

Read Tim’s full blog ⤵️
https://t.co/EOVePltXOu

[International Growth Centre @The_IGC]

Last week, Richard Newfarmer, @timdobermann and Hoziane Amen (@the_igc) met with Minister of Environment @Dr_Uwamariya (@EnvironmentRw) to discuss strengthening partnerships in research and evidence-based policymaking focused on environmental sustainability and climate change ⤵️

[Ministry of Environment - Rwanda @EnvironmentRw]

This afternoon, Min. @Dr_Uwamariya had a meeting with Mr. Richard Newfarmer, the Country Director for the International Growth Centre.
They discussed ways of strengthening partnership in research and evidence based policy development in the environment and climate field.

[Joellah Anshemeza @Joellah_Kagina]

At the #8EGFUG, @timdobermann of @The_IGC suggested ways in which Uganda can move along the arc of development and these included;
➡️ Helping individuals access markets eg through access to inputs & technology
➡️ Enabling new enterprises to merge
➡️ Fostering productive firms

[VoxDev @vox_dev]

🌍 What is the relationship between energy consumption, economic growth, and environmental sustainability?

Check out @The_IGC new evidence paper on energy & environment by Clare Balboni, @timdobermann, Michael Greenstone, Mar Reguant & Nicholas Ryan: https://t.co/fBMjBC5jpJ

[Sugandha Srivastav @sugandhasri]

Great to be on @BBCPolitics
to kick-start the discussion on how to reach a fully decarbonised grid by 2030.
@TheSmithSchool @INETOxford

24 mins onwards - https://t.co/X8Y9hGjx64

[Sugandha Srivastav @sugandhasri]

🥳My article with Michael Zaehringer just came out: The economics of coal phaseouts: auctions as a novel policy instrument for the energy transition (https://t.co/X4LRzvVBqs). Thanks to @MoritzPSchwarz @mat_ives @timdobermann @AlexClarkUK & @SamFankhauser for feedback.

[Ideas for India @Ideas4India]

In the 2nd of 3 posts, @timdobermann & @nikita_sharma30 (@The_IGC) contend that innovations in energy - such as using renewable energy sources & electrification of vehicles - and conservation could provide India with opportunities for sustainable growth
https://t.co/UZ4qXWIApG