Brookings: Experts - Johannes F. Linn

The Zedillo Commission Report on World Bank Reform: A Stepping Stone for the G-20 Summits in 2010

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Johannes Linn comments on the final report issued in October 2009 by the High-Level Commission on Modernization of World Bank Group Governance. He reviews key recommendations and examines reform challenges the World Bank faces moving forward.

Around the Halls: 20 Years After the Berlin Wall Fell

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

November 9 marks the twenty-year anniversary of the opening of the Berlin Wall. With protests in the week prior totaling over one million, refugees were allowed to exit directly through crossing points between East Berlin and West Berlin and all along the border. In the days and weeks to follow the Wall would continue to fall, leading the way for Germany’s reunification. Experts from around the halls of Brookings respond to this historic anniversary.

Tracking the Global Economic Recovery: Insights on the IMF's New World Economic Outlook

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In May 2009, Laurence Chandy, Geoffrey Gertz and Johannes Linn examined the global impact of the financial crisis based on data from the IMF’s April World Economic Outlook (WEO). Following the release of a new WEO database released earlier this month, they appraise their previous assertions and analyze the salient features of the global economic recovery.

G-20 Summit: Recovering from the Crisis

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On September 24, President Obama will chair his first G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh. With the world economy improving, leaders will now focus their attention on economic recovery and restoring financial stability. Experts from Brookings Global Economy and Development program analyze top issues to be addressed at the summit and provide recommendations on how to effectively overcome global economic and governance challenges to ensure recovery now and to prevent future crises.

Is the G-20 Summit a Step Toward a New Global Economic Order?

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Colin Bradford and Johannes Linn argue that the global crisis has moved the United States, along with the rest of the world, toward a new global economic order, with the G-20 summit as one of the principal manifestations of the new global governance system. In addition to the financial crisis, they say that the summit can also serve as a platform for addressing other pressing global issues, including trade, climate change, energy and food security and reform of global institutions.

Aid Coordination on the Ground: Are Joint Country Assistance Strategies the Answer?

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The dilemma of what to do about aid fragmentation remains a challenge. In a new working paper, Johannes Linn discusses comprehensive approaches to aid coordination and how joint country assistance strategies could be an effective strategy.

President Obama's Agenda Needs Greater Focus on Global Development

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Although the Obama administration faces serious challenges at home and abroad, Homi Kharas, Johannes Linn and Noam Unger call for greater attention to the world's poor. The experts provide recommendations on how the Obama administration can begin to improve America's critical role in global development.

Tracking the Global Financial Crisis: An Analysis of the IMF's World Economic Outlook

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The IMF's flagship publication, the World Economic Outlook (WEO), marks the most extensive effort to measure the health of the global economy since the outbreak of the financial crisis. Analyzing the WEO's projections, the Wolfensohn Center's Laurence Chandy, Geoffrey Gertz and Johannes Linn examine the countries and regions hit worst by the downturn and assess the lasting impact on the global economy.

The London G-20 Summit: Addressing the Global Financial Crisis

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:43:39 GMT

On April 2, leaders of the world’s 20 largest economies will begin talks in London to focus on solutions for the global financial crisis. Johannes Linn previews the meeting and says there a number of actions they must agree on to help mitigate the economic crisis.

The G-20 Summit - Its Significance for the World and for Turkey

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs journal, Colin Bradford and Johannes Linn assess the global impact of the G-20 Summit and insist that Turkey actively engages in the G-20 summit process in order to strengthen Turkey’s role as a respected and effective member of the international community.

Reform the IMF and World Bank

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Reform of the IMF and World Bank is one of the tasks for the G-20 Summit in London. Johannes Linn suggests steps for critical action to help ensure early recovery from the current global financial crisis and the future capabilities of these institutions.

The G-20 London Summit 2009

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Leaders of the Group of 20 (G-20) countries met in London on April 2 for their second summit on the global financial crisis. In a new set of articles, Brookings experts addressed the critical issues for policy-makers and offered guidelines for more effective global coordination.

World Bank Reform: Proposals for the Next G-20 Summit

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The April 2, 2009 G-20 Summit should focus on easing the impact of the global financial crisis—particularly on the world’s poor. Leading up to the summit, Johannes Linn lists recommendations for critical World Bank reform so that the global institution can aid the developing world during this time of crisis.

Connecting Central Asia with the World

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Johannes Linn examines the impact of the global economic crisis on Central Asia—a transit and natural resource hub in the Eurasian super-continent. He assesses the region’s needs for economic integration and cooperation with the rest of the world.

Global Governance Breakthrough: The G20 Summit and the Future Agenda

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Paul Martin, former Prime Minister of Canada, and Senior Fellows Colin Bradford and Johannes Linn assess the successful G20 Summit, its impact on global governance and provide recommendations for President-elect Obama. They argue that the next administration can build an inclusive and cooperative summit group to resolve the current financial and economic crisis as well as address other major complex global challenges and opportunities.

Regional Cooperation in Central Asia: Another Step Forward with CAREC

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Johannes Linn outlines the 7^th Ministerial Conference of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program (CAREC), which approved strategies for greater technical, operational, and financial solutions to the region. Operating since 2002, CAREC now needs to focus on these solutions to bring about sustainable development, improved infrastructure and institutional capacity of Central Asian countries, which is home to 120 million inhabitants.

Better Aid: Responding to Gaps in Effectiveness

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Despite increasing aid volume and ministerial promises and commitments, there are gaps in the effectiveness of development aid. Using a two-pronged approach, Homi Kharas and Johannes Linn analyze these gaps and provide useful recommendations so that the aid architecture can be strengthened, aid flows coordinated and development sustainable—ultimately making aid better.

The G-20 Financial Summit: Seven Issues at Stake

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Leaders from G-20 countries gathered in Washington, D.C. to address a financial crisis whose evolution highlights a dramatic shift in the global economy. In a new report, Brookings Global experts examine seven key issues at stake and make recommendations for next steps.

The Experience with Regional Economic Cooperation Organizations: Lessons for Central Asia

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Central Asia has attempted to strengthen its regional integration and cooperation since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Johannes Linn and Oksana Pidufala globally examine regional cooperation initiatives and organizations, and analyze functions and performance to draw lessons for the future success of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program.

Scaling Up: A Framework and Lessons for Development Effectiveness from Literature and Practice

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Scaling up—expanding, adapting, and sustaining successful projects, programs, or policies over time—can substantially reduce poverty. To improve the effectiveness of development programs, Arntraud Hartmann and Johannes Linn outline the key aspects that allow for scaling up to occur. This framework includes the implementation phases of development interventions—monitoring, evaluating, planning and effective management. Hartmann and Linn also reflect on lessons learned, case studies, and implications for aid and aid donors.

The G-20 Summit: Could the Financial Crisis Push Global Governance Reform?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

President Bush recently announced that he has invited the G-20, or the heads of state from the top 20 industrialized and developing economies, to join an economic summit in Washington on November 15. According to Johannes Linn and Colin Bradford, inviting the full G-20 to discuss the current global financial crisis represents a critical step in reforming financial and economic stability, relations and institutions.

Scaling Up Through Aid: The Real Challenge

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Scaling up—expanding, adapting, and sustaining successful projects, programs, or policies over time—can substantially reduce poverty. Johannes Linn and Arntraud Hartmann outline the actions that bilateral and multilateral donors and private aid agencies need to take in order to support scaling up for effective, sustainable development.

Reform the IMF or Create a New Global Agency, But Do Something

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In advance of the G8 finance ministers meeting and the annual meetings of the IMF and World Bank, Colin Bradford and Johannes Linn stress the need for financial leaders to seek a more vigorous role for the IMF in the global financial crisis and urge leaders to create a new agency to help deal with the urgent challenges if the IMF cannot take the leading role.

Turmoil in Central Asia

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

North of Afghanistan, Central Asia faces great instability with the impending threat of political unrest, economic downturn, and water shortages. Martha Brill Olcott from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Johannes Linn examine the instability of the region and its implications for Afghanistan, and urge the international community to pay greater attention to the region’s needs.

War in Georgia—End of an Era, Beginning a New Cold War?

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

With violence erupting between Georgia and Russia, Johannes Linn analyzes the serious dilemmas confronting both countries and their citizens as well as the consequences for the global community. Linn examines the reemergence of a cold-war mentality, calls for a swift halt of Russia’s military actions and provides recommendations for the world’s response to the conflict.

The Compound Water-Energy-Food Crisis Risks in Central Asia

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In June 2008, Johannes Linn warned of a water and energy crisis facing Central Asia and advised governments and international agencies to take urgent action. The following month, at the invitation of the United Nations Development Program, 15 international and bilateral agencies met in Kazakhstan to review the impending crisis in the region. Linn highlights the agencies’ findings and provides an update on the regions and international community’s next steps.

Central Asia's Energy Challenge: Overcoming the Natural Resource Curse

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Johannes Linn examines the challenges of managing the abundance of natural resources in Central Asia. Macroeconomic management difficulties, volatility of earnings, and negative impacts of high natural resource revenues on national institutions and governance are common consequences of the “natural resource curse.”

What Did the G8 Summit Achieve?

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Poverty, climate change, and the food crisis were at the forefront of the G8 Summit held in Hokkaido, Japan this week. Johannes Linn assesses the G8 meeting outcomes, and explores the implications of their commitments and other pending issues, including potential enlargement of the group.

Tajikistan: Progress and Problems at the Heart of Central Asia

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Tajikistan, a former Soviet Republic, occupies a geopolitically sensitive location at the core of Greater Central Asia. Johannes Linn reflects on the country’s ten years of transition from civil war to peace, from deep economic recession to sustained growth, and most recently from facing good prospects to confronting serious risks.

Water-Energy Links in Central Asia

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

While Central Asia faces a major water and energy crisis, Tajikistan looks towards a potential long-term remedy—completion of what is to become the world’s highest dam. Johannes Linn visited Rogun Dam and explains that the Soviet-era dam could generate enough power for most of the country’s electricity needs and provide exports to neighboring countries.

The Impending Water Crisis in Central Asia: An Immediate Threat

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Returning from Central Asia, Johannes Linn describes a water and energy crisis in the region, which could produce severe humanitarian, economic, and political challenges. Through a set of recommendations, Linn urges governments, international agencies, and multilateral and bilateral partners to take urgent steps to prevent this looming crisis.

Urbanization and Growth: Some Practical Implications of the Growth Commission’s Findings

Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Today, half of the world’s population lives in urban areas. As the global population continues to increase in the next 20 years, cities of developing countries will face the greatest population growth. Following the findings from the Commission on Growth and Development’s recent report, Johannes Linn provides practical recommendations so that governments, aid agencies, and academia can develop specific policies to help developing countries meet the challenges and opportunities of urbanization.

Growth through Scaling Up: Some Practical Implications of The Growth Report

Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Commission on Growth and Development’s report recognizes the most sensible strategy to implement development programs is “learning-by-doing” or an experimental approach. In addition to this strategy, Johannes Linn and Homi Kharas push for strong evaluation and implementation in order to scale-up and expand successful development interventions over time. Through stated recommendations, Linn and Kharas encourage policymakers and aid agencies to replicate successful programs so that economic growth can be achieved.

Experts Critique Proposal for IMF Quota Reform

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

IMF governance reform is critical to adequately represent the rapidly growing emerging market economies and protect lower-income developing countries. Brookings experts raise concern over the Fund’s reform proposals and suggest ways to strengthen the legitimacy of the international financial institution.

Central Asia: A New Hub of Global Integration

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Central Asia, once viewed as the backyard of the Soviet Union, is now Eurasia's hub of economic integration. Johannes Linn, Brookings Scholar and Special Adviser to the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program (CAREC), explains what a recent spate of high-level meetings mean for the future of Central Asia, Eurasia and the rest of the world.

Scaling Up: A Path to Effective Development

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Development projects, programs and policies are often limited in scale, short-lived and don't have lasting impact. Arntraud Hartmann and Johannes Linn argue that scaling up-- expanding, adapting, and sustaining successful projects, programs, or policies over time—can substantially reduce poverty in this focus brief for IFPRI’s 2007 Conference, "Taking Action for the World's Poor and Hungry People" on October 17-19 in Beijing.

Reform of Global Governance: Priorities for Action

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Governance reform was high on the agenda at the recent World Bank/IMF Annual Meeting in Washington. Brookings experts Colin Bradford and Johannes Linn examine priorities for reform at both institutions and other global organizations in a new Policy Brief.

Central Asia – National Interests and Regional Prospects

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Europeans Must Lead on Global Governance Reform in Replacing the Head of the IMF

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Johannes F. Linn and Colin I. Bradford, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (7/13/07)

Central Asia: The Core of the Eurasian Super-Continent

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Interview by Johannes F. Linn, neweurasia (07/02/07)

Top Ten Global Economic Challenges: An Assessment of Global Risks and Priorities

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Top Ten Global Economic Challenges Report by Global Economy and Development (February 2007)

Global Governance Reform : Breaking the Stalemate

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and UN were founded after World War II, and their structures of voting power and representation have become obsolete, no longer reflecting todays balance of economic and political power. This insightful b

Central Asian Regional Integration: Interests of Partner States and Prospects for Cooperation

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The unexpected demise of President Niyazov of Turkmenistan has called renewed attention to the unsettled situation and uncertain prospects for Central Asia, one of the pivotal regions of the world. Johannes Linn reviews the state interests and the prospects of the region.

Eurasian Integration -- a Super-continental Opportunity for Russia

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Johannes Linn (11/24/2006)

State versus Market: Forever a Struggle?

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Johannes Linn (10/23/2006)

The Next Phase of IMF Reform

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Johannes Linn and Colin Bradford, Washingtonpost.com (9/27/06)

The Irrelevant G8 Summit in St. Petersburg

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Irrelevant G8 Summit in St. Petersburg

Pragmatic Reform of Global Governance: Creating an L20 Summit Forum

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Policy Brief #152 by Johannes F. Linn and Colin I. Bradford, Jr. (April 2006)

The New Impetus towards Economic Integration between Europe and Asia

Sat, 25 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

With the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union the large economic space of the Eurasian super-continent has also become part of the world-wide globalization process. How this process of integration of Eurasia is proceeding in key areas of crosscontinental linkages is of great importance for the future of the region and for the future of the World as a whole. One of the key questions will be whether the regional and global institutions can provide adequate support for this integration process.

Super-Presidential Risks and Opportunities in Russia

Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Johannes Linn

Central Asia Human Development Report

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Report by Johannes F. Linn and UNDP (January 2006)

Urban Property Taxation: Some Reflections for China

Sat, 16 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Presentation by Johannes F. Linn, Center for China in the World Economy (10/16/04)

The Role of World Bank Lending in Middle Income Countries

Mon, 04 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Comments by Johannes F. Linn, OED Conference on the Effectiveness of Policies and Reforms (10/4/04)

Economic (Dis)Integration Matters: The Soviet Collapse Revisited

Fri, 01 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Paper by Johannes F. Linn, Academy for National Economy, Moscow (October 2004)

Event Summary: G-20 to Replace the G-8: Why Not Now?

Thu, 23 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Event Summary (9/23/04)

Replacing "West against Rest"

Mon, 14 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Letter to the Editor by Colin I. Bradford and Johannes F. Linn, London Financial Times (6/14/04)

Trends and Prospects of Transatlantic Economic Relations

Wed, 28 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Paper by Johannes F. Linn, Trans-Atlantic Editors? Roundtable in New York City (4/28/04)

Global Economic Governance at a Crossroads: Replacing the G-7 with the G-20

Thu, 01 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings Policy Brief #131 by Colin I. Bradford, Jr. and Johannes F. Linn. (April 2004)

Rebuilding Transatlantic Relations - It's Time to Repair Damaged Bridges

Fri, 20 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Paper by Johannes F. Linn (2/20/04)

The Economic Outlook for Eurasia: From Transition to Sustained Growth and Integration?

Wed, 04 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Paper by Johannes F. Linn (2/4/04)

Business Opportunities in Eurasia

Tue, 14 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Speech by Johannes F. Linn, 2nd Annual Eurasia Summit on Economic Development, Energy & Regional Security