Why do some countries stay poor while others find a rapid path towards growth and development? Economist Stefan Dercon thinks it’s all about the willingness of those in power to prioritise development over protecting their own interests. He explains how he came to this view in conversation with the FT’s Africa editor, David Pilling.

Clips: IMF, Africa News

More on this topic:  

Gambling on Development, by Stefan Dercon

The Rachman Review: the rising toll of famine and conflict

Ethiopia is a tragedy for the whole of Africa

Subscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe.

Presented by David Pilling. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen Turner.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.