Hannah Ryder is the CEO of Development Reimagined (DR), an independent, African-owned and African-led international development consultancy with offices in Beijing, Nairobi, and London. A former diplomat and economist with over 20 years of experience, she was named one of 100 most influential Africans in 2021 and holds a role as Senior Associate (Non-resident) for the Africa Program at the Center for Strategic International Studies (CSIS). She sits on various boards, including the Environmental Defense Fund, and she is a member of the United Arab Emirates' International Advisory Council on the New Economy. Prior to her role at DR, Ms. Ryder led the United Nations Development Programme’s work with China to help it scale up and improve its cooperation with other developing countries, including in Africa. She has also played various advisory roles for the UN and OECD and co-authored the seminal Stern Review of the Economics of Climate Change in 2006.

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How Should Africa Respond to Trump’s New Tariffs?

Trump’s new tariffs hit nearly all African countries, affecting the African Growth and Opportunity Act. Africa can respond by advancing the Continental Free Trade Area, diversifying exports to BRICS and the European Union, and weighing retaliation or accommodation.

Commentary by Hannah Ryder , Trevor Lwere, and Ovigwe Eguegu — April 8, 2025

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How Should Africa Respond to Trump’s New Tariffs?

An audio version of “How Should Africa Respond to Trump’s New Tariffs?,” a new commentary by CSIS's Hannah Ryder with Trevor Lwere and Ovigwe Eguegu. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Hannah Ryder , Trevor Lwere, and Ovigwe Eguegu — April 8, 2025

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Africa’s Design for a Reformed UN Security Council

The calls for stronger African representation at the UN Security Council have only strengthened over time but the debate on how to reform the Council continues.

Commentary by Ovigwe Eguegu , Hannah Ryder , and Trevor Lwere — October 1, 2024

What to Watch in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2022

The CSIS Africa Program previews some of the top stories and trends in the region for 2022.

Commentary by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, William Mark Bellamy, Hannah Ryder , Laird Treiber, Emilia Columbo, Will Brown, Rafiq Raji, Ryan Cummings, Maria E. Burnett, and Marielle Harris — January 20, 2022