Sally Brooks

Sally Brooks is lecturer in international development at the University of York. Find her on Twitter at @sallyhbrooks.

Private finance and the post-2015 development agenda

Proposals for development financing in the post 2015 era highlight a major role for private finance. The Third International Conference on Financing for Development in July may run counter to the original vision of the sustainable development goals.

By Sally Brooks

/ 23 May 2015

Investing in food security? On philanthrocapitalism, biotechnology and development

Africapitalism and philanthrocapitalism represent a progressive convergence of business principles with social philanthropy. But vigilance is needed to ensure long-term success amid shifting debates about GM crops and their regulation.

By Sally Brooks

/ 18 Jul 2013