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Gail Hurley

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Senior development finance specialist. Co-Director of Resilient & Sustainable Islands Initiative at ODI-Global. Passionate about mobilising more finance for SDGs. CEPR & GEFI Board member. Advisor to Sustainable Blue Economies Technical Assistance Platform

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Last chance to register for our webinar tomorrow on investing in nature. Promises to be an inspiring one! Privileged to moderate!

17.02.2026 14:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Nature to Capital Markets in the GCC - Global Ethical Finance Initiative

You’re invited! I’m moderating a webinar on scaling up investments in nature. With the wonderful @finance4change.bsky.social team. Wednesday 18 February. β€œPricing the Priceless: Designing Nature Projects”. Sign up: www.globalethicalfinance.org/nature-to-ca...

09.02.2026 16:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Wonderful to be back at Wilton Park this week for the β€œSIDS Future Forum 2026: Shaping the future of Small Island Developing States.” Follow our discussions on the ODI website: odi.org/en/events/si...

17.01.2026 07:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Leveraging the Sevilla Commitment in favour of Small Island Developing States Small Island Developing States (SIDS) entered the Fourth Financing for Development Conference amid a polycrisis of rising debt and accelerating climate impacts. A new briefing from ODI Global’s Resili...

One for the new year if you’re interested in Small Island Developing States! Our new paper from #RESI at @odi.global explores the implications of the #FfD4 outcome for SIDS. What were the wins? Let-downs? What levers exist to push for a SIDS-friendly financing ecosystem? See: odi.org/en/publicati...

22.12.2025 11:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations UNDP Indonesia on a successful workshop on blue carbon and blue finance in Jakarta. It’s an honour to be involved in this project which is exploring opportunities to drive inclusive blue growth in the #ASEAN region and identifying the financing sources that can meet these needs

01.12.2025 18:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Six lessons from the EU for the future of aid - Global Cooperation Institute November 2025 …

Check out my new report co-written with @jonathanglennie.bsky.social: β€œ6 lessons from the EU for the future of aid.” We ask what the EU Structural & Investment Funds can teach us about how to craft a more effective international aid system. See: globalcooperation.institute/six-lessons-...

12.11.2025 17:17 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Exploring new narratives for aid in the context of the EU’s strategic agenda This ODI Europe event comes at a time when global cooperation is undergoing a significant transformation – with international relations marked by heightened competition and conflict – development budg...

You’re invited! Join me & the fantastic team at ODI Europe on 12 November to debate future directions for EU aid at a moment of significant disruption. I’ll explore what the EU Structural Funds teach us about how we need to organise global cooperation. In Brussels & online: odi.org/en/events/ex...

29.10.2025 18:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s always a treat to attend the annual Global Ethical Finance Conference in #Edinburgh. This year was no exception. Congrats to the GEFI team on 10 years! What a fantastic community of community of professionals you’ve built committed to finance for positive change! Excited for the next chapter

18.09.2025 09:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Protecting our oceans: is impact investing the big ticket for small islands? Impact investing is happening across the globe, showing how small islands are leading the way in ocean conservation while delivering returns for investors and communities alike. Listen to the podcast ...

Tune-in! I was thrilled to contribute to the latest episode of the Small Islands Big Picture podcast. πŸŽ™οΈ "Protecting our oceans: is impact investing the big ticket for small islands?" With SDG14 the most under-funded we ask whether impact investing can close the financing gap: odi.org/en/insights/...

28.08.2025 18:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A treat to be at #FfD4 in Sevilla this week. I joined events on public finance, future of aid, debt & more! Financing challenges for the Global South are huge but I left inspired by wonderful colleagues advocating for a more just international financial architecture. Let’s continue to be ambitious!

04.07.2025 15:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Privileged to attend #UNOC3 to present RESI/ODI-Global's new paper on ocean equity and Small Island Developing States. I was also able to interview inspiring ocean leaders for a new podcast we have in the works on impact investing and SIDS. Stay tuned! Read the paper: odi.org/en/publicati...

16.06.2025 10:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If you’re at #UNOC3 join us on 13 June where I’ll present our new paper on enhancing ocean equity for #SIDS. This is vital if they’re to maximise the potential of their vast ocean assets

08.06.2025 21:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Turning the tide: enhancing ocean equity for Small Island Developing States Briefing paper from ODI Global's Resilient and Sustainable Islands Initiative (RESI) on enhancing SIDS access to and inclusion in the blue economy.

Delighted to co-author a new paper on ocean equity for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) alongside my wonderful colleagues at ODI-Global. We'll launch the paper at the UN Ocean Conference #UNOC3 on Friday 13 June. You're invited! Read the paper and RSVP here: odi.org/en/publicati...

06.06.2025 08:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
How do increases in government revenues really impact the SDGs? The GRADE Model can tell us The GRADE Model, developed by researchers at the University of St Andrews and the University of Leicester, helps estimate how increases in government revenue translate into positive development outcom...

Delighted to co-author a new blog for @taicollab.bsky.social which asks, "How do increases in government revenues really impact the SDGs? The GRADE Model can tell us." Read more here: taicollaborative.org/how-do-incre...

03.06.2025 10:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'll be at the UN Ocean Conference #UNOC from 9 June! Join RESI-ODI-Global's event on 13 June on ocean inequities and Small Island Developing States (#SIDS) where we'll present our new paper. Full programme: sdgs.un.org/sites/defaul...

26.05.2025 10:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join @uniofstandrews.bsky.social, @uniofleicester.bsky.social
& @taicollab.bsky.social on June 18 @ 10AM ET to explore the #GRADEModelβ€”a tool linking revenue, governance & development to 2050.

πŸ”— us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#FiscalJustice #TAI @gailhurley.bsky.social

21.05.2025 11:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Government Revenue and Development Estimations (GRADE), governance, public funds, and SDG impacts. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email ... Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Government Revenue and Development Estimations (GRADE), governance, public funds, and SDG impacts. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email ...

You are invited! Webinar on the #GRADEModel. How do increases in revenue impact the #SDGs given differences in governance? Join us on 18 June as we explore these questions using an analytical tool developed by St Andrews & Leicester Uni's. Moderated by me! Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

21.05.2025 09:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Headshots of ODI Global experts in Washington, D.C. for the 2025 Spring Meetings

Headshots of ODI Global experts in Washington, D.C. for the 2025 Spring Meetings

Headshots of ODI Global experts in Washington, D.C. for the 2025 Spring Meetings

Headshots of ODI Global experts in Washington, D.C. for the 2025 Spring Meetings

Headshots of ODI Global experts in Washington, D.C. for the 2025 Spring Meetings

Headshots of ODI Global experts in Washington, D.C. for the 2025 Spring Meetings

Meet our team at this week's #SpringMeetings in Washington, D.C.! πŸ“

We’ll be sharing new insights and analysis on urgent global challenges β€” covering MDB reform, the climate crisis, trade, fragility, humanitarian action and more.

Browse our events programme and key resources: buff.ly/Lb40apc

22.04.2025 17:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congrats to UNDP’s Oslo team on the final Finance, Integrity & Governance conference in NYC! With this initiative we’ve explored why inclusive, effective and accountable institutions – at national & international levels - matter if we want to maximise the impact of financing on development #FfD4

14.04.2025 15:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Reducing the cost of capital in small, vulnerable states: ODI Global and IDB at the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings 2025 The Global Risks and Resilience Team at ODI Global and the Interamerican Development Bank (IDB) are in the context of the 2025 Spring Meetings ,hosting a livestreamed in-person roundtable discussion i...

Also a heads-up - in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank, we’re organising a roundtable in Washington DC on 22 April to discuss our findings on the cost of capital crisis in SIDS. Invitation-only. To register for the live stream, see: odi.org/en/events/re...

10.04.2025 11:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Reducing the cost of capital in small, vulnerable states: ODI Global and IDB at the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings 2025 The Global Risks and Resilience Team at ODI Global and the Interamerican Development Bank (IDB) are in the context of the 2025 Spring Meetings ,hosting a livestreamed in-person roundtable discussion i...

In our new RESI Policy Brief β€œTackling the 'cost of capital' crisis in small vulnerable nations” we find that if 10 SIDS issuing bonds from 2003–2023 had paid interest rates equivalent to those paid by the G7, they would have saved $34 billion: odi.org/en/events/re...

10.04.2025 11:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tackling the 'cost of capital' crisis in small vulnerable nations Policy Brief from ODI Global's Resilient and Sustainable Islands initiative on reducing the cost of borrowing in SIDS.

First post! Delighted to share our new RESI Policy Brief on β€œTackling the 'cost of capital' crisis in small vulnerable nations”. We ask whether the high interest rates paid by small island nations are justified and whether there is an unfair β€œSIDS risk premium”. Read more: odi.org/en/publicati...

10.04.2025 11:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0