Book publication: Financing the Future – Multilateral Development Banks in the Changing World Order of the 21st Century

Chris Humphrey's new book "external page Financing the Future: Multilateral Development Banks in the Changing World Order of the 21st Century" provides a theoretical framework for understanding the various Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) around the globe and how they are addressing the challenges of the 21st century.

The book is the first to provide an in-depth examination of the MDB model as a distinct class of international institution. It illustrates how the MDB model is being implemented by traditional large MDBs, smaller borrower-led banks, and the two new MDBs established with China's support. The book's innovative theoretical approach, extensive quantitative and qualitative data, and clear writing style make it appealing to both academic readers and practitioners. 

Chris' expertise is based on two decades of practical experience working with and for MDBs around the globe, as well as formal interviews with government officials and numerous informal conversations with MDB staff and stakeholders.

external page Chris will launch his new book on Wednesday, 8 February 2023, 6-7:30pm at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and discuss it with Kathrin Muehlbronner, Natalya Naqvi and Ken Shadlen.