Project Director @cgdev Former @WorldBank @USTreasury Views=mine + RTs≠endorsements. I call it as I see it
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New @CGDev podcast! @MathiasenKV & @ClemenceLanders continue the convo on private capital mobilization. What's worked? And what's next?
@ahmed_m_saeed joins to discuss the new Allied Climate Partners, bridging private & public sectors, + more. Listen now!
bit.ly/3N923A9
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If debt dynamics worsen, who will bear the burden: donors or the poorest countries? New piece with @ClemenceLanders explores potential scenarios. Ultimately, donors need to signal willingness to bankroll the grant program, whatever it takes. cgdev.org/blog/ida-equipped-…
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Shiny new objects are a poor substitute for effective action. It’s a way of scoring easy points in the short-term but sows seeds of distrust when results don’t follow. Ultimately, I’m afraid that is exactly what the L&D Fund is setting out to do, with or without the U.S.
I share my @CGDev colleague's skepticism on L&D funds, but indeed, the world could get on with it to some effect. @ClemenceLanders
The World Doesn’t Need to Wait on the US for a Loss and Damage Fund cgdev.org/blog/world-doesnt-…
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“Lead poisoning constitutes a global health crisis that has been 'extraordinarily neglected' by donors and political leaders”
Great piece by @JesseCopelyn on the @CGDev Lead Working Group final statement
theguardian.com/global-devel…
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A huge amount of good could be done by regulating paint makers in the 50-60 countries where lead is still used in paint, and 10 countries where lead contamination of spices is a big issue. This isn't costly, shouldn't be that hard.
Today @CGDev releases the final statement of our Working Group on Lead Poisoning, signed by 26 leading experts and practitioners.
In it, we call on world leaders to end childhood lead poisoning by 2040--and outline why it matters and how it can happen.
cgdev.org/publication/call-a…
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Come work with me!
CGD is hiring! Our Sustainable Development Finance team is seeking an RA. Candidates should have:
1) Strong data/writing skills
2) Interest in finance, debt, & climate
3) Ability to live & work in DC
Please share and msg me with any questions!
shorturl.at/jsT56
It's outrageous how few resources are focused on a problem that causes so much harm and yet is totally solvable.
vox.com/future-perfect/2023/…
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Some personal news: After 7 amazing years, I have decided to step down from my role as President of @CGDev around the end of this year.
@Cgdev is starting a search for new president—as @MasoodCGD announces his decision to step down.
Read more👇
cgdev.org/article/center-glo…
From Ajay Banga at CFR: The paid-in capital of the International Bank of Reconstruction and Development is $22.6 billion. That is a pimple on a dimple on an ant’s left cheek compared to what we need in the world, just so you know—22.6 (billion dollars). cfr.org/event/david-morse-le…
my take on the G20
cgdev.org/blog/g20-and-mdbs-…