Max Lawson leads Oxfam’s research, advocacy, and policy on inequality. He is a regular author of Oxfam's most high-profile products for media and advocacy, including Oxfam's annual inequality report for the World Economic Forum in Davos. He is co-host of the EQUALS podcast and writes regularly for their . He has lived and worked for Oxfam in over 25 countries and helped lead Oxfam advocacy at the World Bank, IMF, G7 and G20. He was also a lead author of Oxfam’s recent ‘Climate Equality’ report on the link between inequality and climate breakdown.
Expertise Details
International Development;
Inequality;
Aid;
Tax;
Debt;
Health;
Climate
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