The Finance for Development Lab is an independent and non-partisan economics think tank dedicated to building a fairer and more effective international financial system.
The Lab's purpose, as originally envisioned by one of its key founders, the renowned French economist Daniel Cohen, is to create a think tank that leverages strong economic analysis along with a diverse range of partnerships and networks to address critical development issues and amplify the voice of low-income countries in the process. The Lab is housed at the CEPREMAP, a leading French research institute located within the Paris School of Economics.
Recent events
Since December 2023, the Lab has joined forces with TAKE OFF, a podcast programme that addresses key issues in development financing by featuring interviews with experts on subjects including sovereign debt, the influence of international institutions, private financing, infrastructure, and the carbon market.
How can we support countries facing the triple crisis of indebtedness, climate change, and nature loss?
Released on 18th April 2025, the final report of the Expert Review on Debt, Nature & Climate, commissioned by Colombia, Kenya, France, and Germany, offers actionable recommendations to help countries get onto a ‘virtuous circle’ of climate-resilient and nature-positive growth. The Finance for Development Lab was proud to participate in the Review's Secretariat alongside ODI Global, African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET), and ECLAC.
