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Ahead of #COP31, what do independent evaluations reveal about the @IMFNews and The @WorldBankGroup's climate efforts? š
Join CGD and @E4CAction tomorrow, November 5 to explore what's working, where gaps remain, and what comes next.
cgdev.org/event/climate-imf-ā¦
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/thinktankstā¦
Center for Global Development retweeted
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/
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-numberā¦
Who has exceeded their fair share of the world's carbon budget? š
New analysis by @euanritchie finds that wealthy countries still account for 60ā66% of excess CO2 emissions, but their share is declining.
What does this mean for climate finance obligations?
cgdev.org/publication/which-ā¦
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-healā¦
What if Africa's own history holds lessons for advancing gender equality today? š
In a new blog, @AdamneshB and @kfajayi explore how historical systems of shared power can inform women's economic empowerment and policy reform.
cgdev.org/blog/answering-misā¦
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/productā¦
Mark Dybul returns to lead the @GlobalFund amid a $5B funding shortfall and growing calls for reform.
@JaneenMadan outlines four priorities for its next chapter, from strengthening country ownership to expanding access to lifesaving innovations.
cgdev.org/blog/priorities-glā¦
šļø 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.
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The @WorldBankGroup says private capital mobilization has tripled to $112B. But at what public cost?
Ćlvaro S. GonzĆ”lez argues that competitive bidding for guarantees could help reduce costs and make better use of public resources.
cgdev.org/blog/let-firms-bidā¦
Center for Global Development retweeted
Just a few days left: the first review deadline for the @UChi_MSA's Fellow/Senior Fellow role is November 1!
Weāre looking for PhD economists to help advance innovative approaches to drive innovation and tackle global challenges.
š¢ We're hiring! CGD's @UChi_MSA seeks a Fellow or Senior Fellow to advance innovation in global health, climate, AI safety, and more.
š Washington, DC | Hybrid
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First application review: Nov. 1
Apply today!
centerforglobaldevelopment.aā¦
š¢ We're hiring! CGD's @UChi_MSA seeks a Fellow or Senior Fellow to advance innovation in global health, climate, AI safety, and more.
š Washington, DC | Hybrid
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First application review: Nov. 1
Apply today!
centerforglobaldevelopment.aā¦
Europe's green transition faces a workforce challenge. šš¼
Green-intensive employment is growing more slowly than other jobs, and 1 in 4 workers in green-leaning occupations is 55 or older.
@danybahar examines the implications for Europe's climate goals.
go.cgdev.org/4iogAa5
Are G20 countries doing enough to support comprehensive care systems?
On the #InternationalDayOfCare and Support, CGD's Kelsey Harris and Hanna Dooley examine gaps in care policies and investments, and what needs to change.
cgdev.org/blog/what-data-shoā¦
#VoicesOfCare
Can tying #globalhealth funding to performance targets lead to better outcomes? š©ŗ
Drawing on two decades of evidence, @eeshani shares five lessons for making results-based financing work as the US @StateDept rolls out new global health agreements.
cgdev.org/blog/five-lessons-ā¦
The UK could miss even its reduced aid spending target, according to new CGD research featured in The @guardian.
@EconMitch and Kate Mannering find that spending could fall Ā£410m short in 2027, despite the target already being a historic low.
cgdev.org/blog/will-uk-miss-ā¦
Less than 1% of development aid went toward generating rigorous evidence from 2010ā2025. Now, that funding is under threat.
Michelle Rao, David Gentili, and @markus_gold examine what recent aid cuts mean for evidence generation.
cgdev.org/blog/donors-werentā¦
How are US tariffs showing up in prices and trade?
Developed by @LRojasSuarez and Kate Barnes, our new Monitor tracks US import prices and trade flows across 200+ countries, down to the product level.
Explore the Monitor: cgdev.org/media/import-priceā¦
Are we really paying for results in global health? š©ŗ
New CGD analysis of 46 @WorldBankGroup health projects finds fewer than 2% of funding-linked indicators measure health outcomes.
@JocilynEstes and Rosie Eldridge explore lessons for US health financing.
cgdev.org/publication/devil-ā¦
