Polly Meeks

Polly Meeks is an independent consultant specializing in development finance and inclusive development. She previously worked at the European Network on Debt and Development, ADD International, the U.K. Parliament International Development Committee, and the U.K. National Audit Office.

Latest Articles

Opinion: Austerity takes a devastating toll on women. Here's why.

over 6 years ago // Gender equality

Austerity measures are undermining progress towards gender equality — and meeting the SDGs. As leaders gather for the High-level Political Forum, two experts explain the policies that can chart a path forward.

Opinion: IMF is failing people with disabilities in Argentina

over 6 years ago // Inclusive development

Conditions of an IMF loan to Argentina have led to austerity measures including health-related budget cuts. What do these cuts mean for 5 million Argentinians living with disability?

Opinion: Disability-inclusive policies require disability-inclusive budgets

over 7 years ago // Disability Summit

At this week's first-ever Global Disability Summit in London, government signatories to the Charter for Change commit to "invest in" disability inclusion. Two experts evaluate such commitments.

After Addis Ababa: What lies ahead for 'leave no one behind'?

over 10 years ago // #Fin4Dev

The explicit reference to disability in the Addis agenda are encouraging, but implementation will be key. In this op-ed, ADD International's Polly Meeks and Light for the World's Rachele Tardi highlight three key actions they would like to see from policymakers to implement a more disability-inclusive development finance framework.

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