Paul Collier
Renowned Economist | The Bottom Billion & Global Poverty
Paul Collier is a Global Development speaker who has appeared at 2 events including TED 2009 and TED 2008, most recently in 2009.
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Paul Collier is a globally recognized expert on economic development and the world's poorest nations. As Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the University of Oxford, he authored the acclaimed book The Bottom Billion, which explores the challenges facing the 1 billion people trapped in the least developed countries.
Collier's insights bridge academic research and real-world policy, advising international organizations and world leaders on strategies to create opportunities for the global poor. His keynotes provide a data-driven, compassionate perspective on the world's most pressing economic issues.
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New rules for rebuilding a broken nation
Long conflict can wreck a country, leaving behind poverty and chaos. But what's the right way to help war-torn countries rebuild? At TED@State, Paul Collier explains the problems with current post-conflict aid plans, and suggests 3 ideas for a better approach.
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