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The leading think-and-do tank for #globaldev šŸŒ Celebrating 20 yrs of independent research & ideas for global prosperity. #CGDtalks [email protected]

Washington, DC & London
Joined January 2008
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šŸŽ™ļø New CGD Podcast: Who should pay for #climatechange? Ahead of #COP31, CGD's @econmitch speaks with @HMAMelanieR of @WorldResources and CGD's @JB_climate_econ about historical emissions, climate finance, and who should bear the costs. šŸŽ§ Listen: cgdev.org/blog/cgd-podcast-w…
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Are Health Benefits Packages delivering on their promise? 🩺 Join CGD for a virtual discussion on Thursday, November 12 exploring how countries can monitor real-world delivery, identify gaps, and improve access to quality healthcare. Register today! cgdev.org/event/are-health-b…
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Explore a new report from @ModernizeAid, authored by CGD's @JocilynEstes, examining emerging funding mechanisms for US foreign assistance and their implications for transparency and accountability. CGD is proud to serve on MFAN's Steering Committee. nitter.gq/ModernizeAid/status/21…
MFAN Report Discusses Key Issues for State Department’s Emerging Foreign Assistance Funding Modalities: modernizeaid.net/press-room/… #ForeignAssistance #GlobalDevelopment #GlobalHealth #HumanitarianAssistance #Accountability
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What works to improve learning, cost-effectively and at scale? At #KIX2026, @GEEAP_ shared insights from its #SmartBuys recommendations alongside country experiences, exploring how evidence can guide smarter education investments Explore GEEAP Resources: geeap.org/resources/
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Mary Svenstrup from @CGDev reflects on the @WorldBankGroup's rise from $35B to $112B in private capital mobilization over four years.Ā  Read her blog post: bit.ly/3Upbpi8
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Ahead of #COP31, what do independent evaluations reveal about the @IMFNews and The @WorldBankGroup's climate efforts? šŸŒ Join CGD and @E4CAction tomorrow, November 5 to explore what's working, where gaps remain, and what comes next. cgdev.org/event/climate-imf-…
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We're proud to be recognized in @OnThinkTanks' Think Tanks to Watch 2026, alongside 54 think tanks worldwide! The recognition highlights CGD's work on childhood lead poisoning, European development finance, and health taxes. onthinktanks.org/thinktankst…
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At the KIX Conference in Kenya, @GEEAP_ joined policymakers, researchers and practitioners to discuss smarter education investments, foundational learning and turning evidence into action. Global evidence. Local engagement. Read @GEEAP_ Resources: geeap.org/resources/
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How can MDBs unlock private investment long after their involvement ends? @SamAttridge1 explores why measuring private capital enabled matters, and how it could change the way MDBs operate and make investment decisions. cgdev.org/blog/beyond-number…
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Who has exceeded their fair share of the world's carbon budget? šŸŒ New analysis by @euanritchie finds that wealthy countries still account for 60–66% of excess CO2 emissions, but their share is declining. What does this mean for climate finance obligations? cgdev.org/publication/which-…
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In the early 2000s, nearly 70% of health aid went to low-income countries. Today, it's less than 40%. As aid budgets tighten, is it time to rethink where funding goes? @adrianegheorghe, @AnastassiaAD, and @peterbaker17 make the case for refocusing health aid on the world's poorest countries. cgdev.org/blog/its-time-heal…
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How can international skills mobility support the green transition? Tomorrow, CGD's @helen_dempster joins workforce development expert Mike Dawe at a @britexpertise event to discuss skills recognition, international training, and green-skilled workers. britishexpertise.org/product…
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šŸŽ™ļø As a new #Ebola outbreak spreads, how are funding cuts affecting the global response? CGD President @rglenner speaks with @CharlotteHWatts of @wellcometrust and @JeremyKonyndyk of @refugeesintl about scientific progress, funding challenges, and future preparedness. šŸŽ§ cgdev.org/blog/cgd-podcast-r…
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Just a few days left: the first review deadline for the @UChi_MSA's Fellow/Senior Fellow role is November 1! We’re looking for PhD economists to help advance innovative approaches to drive innovation and tackle global challenges.
šŸ“¢ We're hiring! CGD's @UChi_MSA seeks a Fellow or Senior Fellow to advance innovation in global health, climate, AI safety, and more. šŸ“ Washington, DC | Hybrid šŸ“… First application review: Nov. 1 Apply today! centerforglobaldevelopment.a…
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