Ian Goldin

Ian Goldin

Oxford University Professor of Globalization and Development

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Ian Goldin is the Oxford University Professor of Globalization and Development and founding director of the Oxford Martin School, the world’s leading center for interdisciplinary research into critical global challenges. Previously, he was vice president of the World Bank and its head of policy, responsible for its collaboration with the United Nations and key partners. He served as adviser to President Nelson Mandela, has been knighted by the French government, and is the author of three BBC series. Ian has been an advisor to numerous businesses, governments, and foundations and is a founding trustee of the International Center for Future Generations and Chair of the CORE Econ initiative to transform economics.

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Migration statistics should be regarded with wariness as they are difficult to analyze properly and easily manipulated for political gain.