2.4h What are the best approaches to enabling LMICs that hold reserves of minerals and metals critical to the clean energy transition to maximise the inclusive economic development potential of these reserves, whilst also supporting the goal of diversifying global supply chains of critical minerals?
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Research supports policy makers to adjust to the changing global economic environment, to deliver sustainable, inclusive growth that is resilient to a variety of shocks. Global changes in technology, trade and climate are re-shaping the pathways open to countries of all income levels to drive structural transformation and employment-rich growth, while increased debt levels are reducing policymakers’ room to manoeuvre.
Research and evidence are also needed to bring a suite of broader economic tools to spur the private sector and increase productivity through increased investment, trade, technological upgrading and improved human capital and infrastructure.
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