Center for Global Development @CGDev
The leading think-and-do tank for #globaldev 🌍 Celebrating 20 yrs of independent research & ideas for global prosperity. #CGDtalks [email protected] cgdev.org Washington, DC & London Joined January 2008-
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A lack of standardized impact measurement halts EMDEs' ability to show how financing aids #SDG goals. To help fill this gap, the Impact Disclosure Taskforce developed new voluntary guidelines for impact disclosures. @Nancyb_Lee explains the significance: bit.ly/4cW9yWB
How do we increase climate finance w/o deprioritizing o/ development issues? How should we respond to the debt crisis? Join @WorldBank + @CGDev in July for the Annual Bank Conference on Development Economics. @MasoodCGD + @IndermitGill share the details: bit.ly/3TNHXOm
This week's @IMFNews and @WorldBank #SpringMeetings can be a turning point of action on #SDR Recycling. @JuergenZattler discusses how the meetings offer a place for stakeholders to assess barriers, modify options, and implement commitments: bit.ly/3W6ljUh
ICYMI: @CGDev, @BrettonWoodsCom, & @IFF_F20 convened experts to strategize practical ideas to reinvigorate cooperation in the global financial and development sphere. Ft: @MasoodCGD, @atkinsoncaro, @SongweVera, Zhu Xian, and @gilliantett. Full event: bit.ly/3TNdakV
Can financial redistribution shape attitudes toward refugees? Today on VoxDev, Helidah Ogude-Chambert @ODID_QEH, Travis Baseler @UofR, @ThomasGinnDC @CGDev, @owoldemik @Harvard & @rohakiza @YARIDUganda outline their research in #Uganda. Read here: voxdev.org/topic/migratio…
While women’s economic empowerment and early childhood dev. are typically addressed separately, @kelseybharris argues they're inextricably linked. To move towards holistic progress, she outlines a path for a collaborative future between these sectors ⬇️ bit.ly/3Q5U2NP
The World Bank has promised an investigation into the alleged International Finance Corporation cover up of sexual abuse at Bridge Schools in Kenya. @JustinSandefur shares a timeline of events: bit.ly/3JqvdZy
In 2023, a CGD-supported G20 Independent Experts Group (IEG) released two reports laying out a plan for MDB transformation. Now, they're taking stock of the reform landscape and what actions are needed to scale and accelerate investment 👇 bit.ly/3UhiJcL?
This week, we've hosted special #SpringMeeting chats with leading experts on key opportunities and challenges in #globaldev.🌐 Ft: @EIB's @NadiaCalvino, @USAID's @Atul_Gawande, @wto's @NOIweala, & @AIIB_Official's Jin Liqun. Full recordings here! ⬇️ bit.ly/3xtsrj6
🔴LIVE ➡ @CGDev is holding a panel discussion on new Impact Disclosure Guidance and the potential of mobilizing more private finance at scale. Ft: Arsalan Mahtafar, Maha AlQattan, @mablanchard65, Elizabeth Seeger, Tom Eveson, and @Nancyb_Lee. Tune in! bit.ly/4aMbDT0
🌟ICYMI: @USAID's @Atul_Gawande joined @CGDev to discuss the scope of global lead poisoning & the opportunity to end this threat for good. W/ @ibhushan, @ValerieMHickey, @EmilyOehlsen, @ScottMorrisADB, @rsilv_dc, & @JustinSandefur. Watch the full event: bit.ly/3J8XB1V
MDBs have come together on a shared reform agenda, but how much progress has been made? In an update to our Multilateral Development Bank Reform Tracker, @Nancyb_Lee & Samuel Matthews analyze what #MDBs have succeeded, & where there's work to be done: bit.ly/3PUYwqH
HAPPENING NOW➡Experts are discussing how MDBs can mobilize private finance at the necessary scale, how to achieve feasible mobilization levels, & more. Ft: @iariashofman, @AlexiaLatortue, Frannie Leautier, @ahmed_m_saeed, & @MasoodCGD. Tune in! live ⬇ bit.ly/3VOGJFm
"I call local manufacturing the second independence of #Africa...it ensures health security, economic growth...and innovation."💭 In this ep of Pandemic Proof, @JeanKaseya2 discusses the power of local health commodity production w/host @JavierHGuzmanC 👇 bit.ly/3VVK19G
⏰ HAPPENING NOW ➡ Leading global development policymakers are discussing the role of Official Development Assistance in a changing global landscape.🌍 Ft: @bardvegar, @glassmanamanda, @anton_leis, @RiouxRemy, & @GavasMikaela. Tune in live! ⬇ bit.ly/3J4cVwQ
Very engaging conversation with @MasoodCGD and @GavasMikaela @CGDev at the #SpringMeetings #CGDTalks. Excellent questions on the @EIB Group priorities inside and outside the EU for a fair #GreenTransition, global health, peace and security and stronger multilateral partnerships.
Adaptation is not a universal response to #climatechange and disaster events. Recognizing religious and cultural factors, @nkechi_owoo analyzes individuals’ adaptation (and non-adaptation) responses to climate shocks in Ghana ⬇ 🇬🇭 bit.ly/3xLN2iP
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34K Followers 3K Following Development economist. Senior fellow @CGDev.Michael Clemens @m_clem
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116K Followers 2K Following We inform +1mln #globaldev professionals worldwide. 📬Check our newsletters » https://t.co/Ygg061q5Wd 🧑💻Find us on LinkedIn » https://t.co/sKwlaPdqhmUHC2030 @UHC2030
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23K Followers 731 Following Dad. Nairobian. Associate Professor at @GeorgetownSFS. Author of Legislative Development in Africa (@CambridgeUP, 2019). Lifetime travel companion of @vwopalo.Will Worley @willrworley
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2K Followers 947 Following On my good days, I study how social norms affect economic outcomes. Economist @WorldBank Gender Lab. Opinions my own or borrowed from someone who said it betterPleased to join my fellow MDB heads at @CGDev today for a meeting with the G20 Independent Experts Group. This was an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas on our efforts to evolve multilateral development banks to meet the scale and complexity of the development needs in the…
'I am persuaded that the EIB Group will finance the major breakthrough technology that will really make the difference in #ClimateChange & the scaling up of existing technologies to make the green transition a European success.' President @NadiaCalvino, #CGDTalks #SpringMeetings
At the Center for Global Development @CGDev participating in a fireside chat moderated by David de Ferranti, former Vice President of the World Bank. Focusing on my personal leadership journey as laid out in his book “Reformers in International Development: Five Remarkable Lives”…
In the margins of the #SpringMeetings, President @NadiaCalvino will take part in #CGDtalks with @CGDev President @MasoodCGD and @GavasMikaela to discuss how the EIB Group is addressing today's global challenges. 🗓️Today, 4:30PM CET 📺Livestream bit.ly/3TPAP5h
In case you missed it, the recording of this terrific event is available here: youtube.com/watch?v=omGFiX… We are heartened to see the commitment to this issue continue to grow, and hope to see this interest turn into action from global stakeholders.
🔴LIVE: @USAID Assistant Administrator for Global Health @Atul_Gawande is discussing the scope & challenge of global #leadpoisoning at a special @CGDev event. Ft: @ibhushan, @ValerieMHickey, @ScottMorrisADB, @rsilv_dc, & @JustinSandefur. Tune in! ⬇ bit.ly/3J8XB1V
Thanks to @CGDev and all our speakers and attendees today. See the full proposal on mobilization measurement and disclosure, and provide your feedback, here: publishwhatyoufund.org/projects/mobil… #CGDTalks #Mobilisation
It may be summer outside, but so happy to be inside @CGDev to see one of my favorite people: @NOIweala @wto #ngozifangirl #CGDTalks
@Atul_Gawande Music to researchers’ ears: Atul updates on plans at UNICEF and USAID to incorporate blood lead level testing as a standard part of DHS and MICS.
Not to overhype but I think if the world *does* make real progress on lead poisoning in the next decade or so, we’ll look back at this year as the turning point
I learned a lot from this excellent discussion w/ @rsilv_dc @GawandeUSAID @ibhushan @ValerieMHickey. I came away with renewed purpose in prioritizing the lead agenda @ADB_HQ, building on fantastic work that @ADBChiefEcon has been doing. Thanks to my friends @CGDev for hosting!
🔴LIVE: @USAID Assistant Administrator for Global Health @Atul_Gawande is discussing the scope & challenge of global #leadpoisoning at a special @CGDev event. Ft: @ibhushan, @ValerieMHickey, @ScottMorrisADB, @rsilv_dc, & @JustinSandefur. Tune in! ⬇ bit.ly/3J8XB1V
Some great insights from experts at @CGDev and @ODI_Global on what to expect at the World Bank Spring Meetings 2024 devex.com/news/what-to-e… #Devex via @devex
Delighted that @CGDev will this year be cohosting the World Bank’s long standing annual flagship research conference. Bring your ideas and questions.
Amid decelerating economic growth & private investment, how can we finance & achieve #globaldev goals? In July, @WorldBank & @CGDev will convene experts at the Annual Bank Conference on Development Economics to discuss. @MasoodCGD & @IndermitGill explain: bit.ly/3TNHXOm
The UK is now spending over 50% of the £9.9bn bilateral aid budget within the UK. Up from 6% in 2013. @EconMitch @ONECampaign
The UK's new aid statistics are out, and this is just crazy... @EconMitch (@CGDev): "The government is now spending over 50% of the £9.9bn bilateral aid budget within the UK... [up] from a low of 6% in 2013.” theguardian.com/politics/live/…
Ending lead poisoning in low & middle income countries could help improve learning and reduce violence - as I wrote back in June 2023 ggd.world/p/toxic-mascul… Congratulations to @JustinSandefur and colleagues @CGDev for championing this overlooked aspect of public health. Bravo.
USAID has recently signaled it will take on global lead poisoning. Other multilaterals are on board. But what's the plan? Come hear @GawandeUSAID at CGD next week, with CGD's own @rsilv_dc + a panel with @ibhushan @ValerieMHickey & @ScottMorrisADB. cgdev.org/event/towards-…
USAID has recently signaled it will take on global lead poisoning. Other multilaterals are on board. But what's the plan? Come hear @GawandeUSAID at CGD next week, with CGD's own @rsilv_dc + a panel with @ibhushan @ValerieMHickey & @ScottMorrisADB. cgdev.org/event/towards-…
Please join me in this discussion with @ScottMorrisADB and others on 15 April. Accelerating the International Response Towards a Lead-Free Future cgdev.org/event/towards-…
Great analysis of trends in US foreign assistance to 2022 inc: - The UK received the largest-ever amount (1947) - Ukraine support in 2022 is nearly all additional - Focus on poorest falling - from 36% to 19% in a decade By @CGDev @MichelleSieff
What does new data from @USForeignAssist tell us about the impact of Ukraine on aid? 🇺🇦 @MichelleSieff explores how US foreign aid has shifted in the wake of global conflicts—spotlighting Ukraine—and what these shifts mean for low-income countries 👇 bit.ly/4agfTud
The IMF/World Bank spring meetings are coming next week. My @CGDev colleagues and I discuss what to expect. cgdev.org/blog/spring-me…
GAVI has changed the world in many ways. But it can be even better. My colleagues at @CGDev have a plan worthy of consideration as it goes through a year of changes. cgdev.org/blog/advancing…