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3 reasons why gender equality is a strategic imperative for development, according to Mayra Buvinic & Caren Grown: 💡It’s smart economics 📈It supports long-term poverty reduction & growth ⚡It strengthens resilience to future shocks More:

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"Restricting foreign students is also restricting one of the most important US exports." Dany Bahar explains how the Trump administration’s policy on international students could worsen the US trade deficit: bit.ly/3FArkmq

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What’s next for IDA’s Window for Host Communities and Refugees (WHR) under its new home in the Global Regional and Operational Window (GROW)? @helen-dempster.bsky.social‬ & @thomasginn.bsky.social‬ break down what #IDA21 means for WHR—what’s improved, and what hasn’t: bit.ly/4dVh199

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On June 23, join ‪@cgdev.org‬'s @mcdonnell.bsky.social‬ for the Conduit's Conference for a Resilient Future. Experts will explore real solutions to build climate-resilient communities in a rapidly changing world. #ClimateHealth25 #TheConduit Get your ticket:

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Amid rising populism & disillusionment w/ the global economic order, this year’s Annual Bank Conference on Development Economics comes at a crucial moment. @rglenner.bsky.social‬, @dannyquah.bsky.social & Indermit Gill, preview the agenda: bit.ly/3FvO7zN

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Economic development can't stop just because people are angry and nations are aggrieved. Indermit Gill, Rachel Glennester, and I advance some views on the way ahead. blogs.worldbank.org/en/developme... @cgdev.org @rglenner.bsky.social

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Excited to see our @cgdev.org research featured in this excellent @nytimes.com article about the devastating effect of the US' remittance tax on Africa, especially coming after extensive aid cuts. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/03/w...

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Women around the world often lack formal land rights, with widows especially at risk. Can large-scale land formalization programs help? New research from @markusgold.bsky.social and co-authors explores the impact: www.cgdev.org/publication/...

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Why Trump is undermining his own trade goal www.cgdev.org/blog/trumpon.... Good from Danny Bahar @cgdev.org

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Researchers, policymakers, and more are back at @cgdev.org today for Day 2 of the Research Conference on Global Lead Exposure. Stay tuned for crucial presentations on established sources of lead exposure, the role of funders, and more. www.cgdev.org/event/first-...

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Without an increase in skilled workers, the green transition in Europe won't happen. Can a creative combination of training & migration help plug the gap? Join experts from @cgdev.org, Fragomen, & RWE for this exciting webinar: 23 June, 2.00-3.00pm CET. www.cgdev.org/event/using-...

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Details for this year's #ABCDE are now posted -- looking forward to new ideas from this big (four days!) program full of #EconSky folks including @rglenner.bsky.social , @markusgold.bsky.social, @eeshani.bsky.social etc. from @cgdev.org, @dannyquah.bsky.social @randomwalker.bsky.social & many others

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Join us @cgdev.org for ABCDE 2025 on July 24 and 25 for research-centric conversations on the challenges and opportunities for human capital accumulation in LMICs in these turbulent times. We have a stellar lineup of speakers, far (FAR) too many to list (but including the great Will Masters 👇🏾).

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Starting now! Tune in on CGD YouTube

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It’s day 1 of @cgdev.org's first annual Research Conference on Global Lead Exposure! 📅 Today, researchers, policymakers, and more are convening in DC to discuss how we can stamp out global lead poisoning. Stay tuned for updates.

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FEWS NET, the US-financed famine early warning system, has resumed operations—and its findings are deeply concerning. @charlesjkenny.bsky.social covers the reports across the globe, and the role of the foreign aid pause in exacerbating the impact of the famines: www.cgdev.org/blog/famine-...

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W/ reductions in aid budgets, it's unlikely that all edu. multilaterals will be able to hit their target.🎯 @rglenner.bsky.social & @leecrawfurd.bsky.social outline 4 criteria for donors to prioritize among the funds: cost-effectiveness, a focus on basics, poverty targeting, & financial leverage.

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"But in a world where the funding model is changing and the global growth gap is widening, we must be as ambitious and take risks as we are cost-conscious." More from Dany Bahar on transforming aid past cost-effectiveness: www.cgdev.org/blog/cost-ef...

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Gavi and the Global Fund are seeking substantial replenishments in an uncertain fundraising environment. @peterbaker17.bsky.social & @jmadankeller.bsky.social argue that this replenishment cycle is the moment for donors to push for real and long-overdue reform💡⬇️ www.cgdev.org/blog/gavi-an...

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New blog: @rglenner.bsky.social & I suggest 4 criteria for donors choosing between multilateral education funds (eg GPE/ECW/IDA/IFFED/UNICEF/UNESCO) 1. Cost-effective interventions 2. Foundational literacy & numeracy 3. Poor countries 4. Financial & policy leverage www.cgdev.org/blog/four-cr...

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📅 On June 12, join @hanshengchia.bsky.social, Samantha Carter, & Farhan Abrol for a @voxdev.bsky.social event exploring the potential applications of AI. W/ @cgdev.org, @j-pal.bsky.social & @agencyfund.bsky.social. Register! ⬇️ cepr-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Following a ‪@cgdev.org‬ #SpringMeetings event on the future of US foreign aid, Cindy Huang shares her key takeaways from the discussion. From adapting aid to a shifting geopolitical landscape to keeping a long-term view, explore her four insights: bit.ly/3HeJ2fG

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To build resilience after USAID cuts, countries need a dual approach, write Sanjeev Gupta & Charley Ward. They suggest short-term support from IFIs and philanthropies, paired with long-term reforms to strengthen domestic capacity:

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It might have flown slightly under the radar in the development community, but the US has just passed a bill taxing non-citizens' remittances at a 3.5% rate. In a new @cgdev.org blog, @helen-dempster.bsky.social, Charley Ward, and I examine how it will affect low- and middle-income countries.

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CGD's @charlesjkenny.bsky.social recently delivered remarks at ‪@oxmartinschool.bsky.social‬. His speech, “The Crisis of Climate and Development Finance," focuses on the gap that exists between pledged & delivered climate finance and proposes a dual financing approach. More:

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Despite an uncertain development landscape, IDA is on track for a record replenishment—but challenges remain. Nico Martinez & @clemencelanders.bsky.social‬ detail the headwinds facing IDA, from low growth to rising debt levels:

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The World Bank has released their IDA21 plans, with the $2.4bn Window for Host Communities and Refugees now part of a broader regional window. In this new @cgdev.org blog, @thomasginn.bsky.social and I spell out the good, the bad, and where to go from here. www.cgdev.org/blog/window-...

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Tomorrow, during the ‪@afdbgroup.bsky.social‬ 2025 Annual Meetings, governors will elect a new President.🌍 The choice comes at a pivotal moment—before the vote, hear from 3/5 candidates on their priorities in this CGD podcast:

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What does IDA's Window for Host Communities and Refugees (WHR) look like under its new home of the Global Regional and Operational Window (GROW)? @helen-dempster.bsky.social‬ & @thomasginn.bsky.social‬ cover the good, bad, and what's next for WHR in #IDA21:

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The education sector is taking a leading role in ensuring schools are safe spaces. Last week, in the margins of the Education World Forum, a ministerial taskforce on ending violence in, around, & through schools was launched. Learn more about the taskforce: bit.ly/4dFfhRs

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Globally, women’s land rights remain informal, leaving widows at high risk of losing access to their homes. In a new working paper, @markusgold.bsky.social‬ & fellow experts study if large-scale land formalization programs can improve widows’ tenure security ⬇️ bit.ly/43xQR7y

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What did we learn from the UK’s largest energy conference? 🎯 The industry needs more certainty 🌍 Int'l workers are needed, now 🌱 The green transition needs an industrial strategy And more from Shona Warren: bit.ly/4kaOQoS

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Antimicrobial resistance is a growing threat that demands coordinated, cross-sectoral action. 📄A new @cgdev.org paper w/ University of Ibadan researchers explores different stakeholder’s priorities for an independent panel that can support the global response to AMR: www.cgdev.org/publication/...

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AI-powered development interventions are growing in many areas, but underused. @hanshengchia.bsky.social, Surbhi Bharadwaj, & Christine Hwang urge governments to explore the potential of AI to transform e-portals & improve citizen access to digital public services: www.cgdev.org/blog/cutting...

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New CGD podcast! Benedict Clements joins Sanjeev Gupta to discuss the considerations that influence the design of fiscal policies, the role of income taxes, & the kinds of reforms that can bring equity to emerging and advanced economies. Tune in: www.cgdev.org/blog/cgd-pod...

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No child should be afraid to go to school. Coordinated by @cgdev.org, @gpforeducation.bsky.social, & FCDO, eleven countries have come together to launch a new international taskforce to tackle violence in and around schools. Learn more: www.cgdev.org/article/mini...

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As the US and UK pull back from IDA commitments, @charlesjkenny.bsky.social argues China has an opportunity to step up—and fill the gap with an increased pledge. Read more: www.cgdev.org/blog/china-a...

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🆕 AI for Good? Evaluating the Impact of AI in Development In this webinar, w/ @cgdev.org, @j-pal.bsky.social & @agencyfund.bsky.social, we are joined by @hanshengchia.bsky.social, Samantha Carter & Farhan Abrol to discuss the potential applications of AI. Register: cepr-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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With USAID funding terminated, thousands of life-saving programs have lost billions. To help fill the gap, the Project Resource Optimization (PRO) team—hosted by @cgdev.org—is mobilizing private funding to keep cost-effective, high-impact efforts alive: www.cgdev.org/blog/buildin...

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New research is urgently needed to inform the fight against childhood lead exposure. 📆 On June 3 & 4, join @cgdev.org for the first annual Research Conference on Global Lead Exposure as we work together to stamp out global lead poisoning. Register!⬇️ bit.ly/43lBsHs

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Germany & the Philippines created the first nursing Global Skill Partnership—where the destination country pays for the training of needed workers in the country of origin. @helen-dempster.bsky.social & fellow experts explore the partnership, lessons, & next steps: www.cgdev.org/blog/hundred...

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The dismantling of USAID shuttered crucial programs. The PRO initiative, hosted at @cgdev.org is stepping in—helping preserve USAID's cost-effective projects by matching donors w/ urgent opportunities. More from Robert Rosenbaum in @insidephilanthropy.com: www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/how-don...

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Despite it's ability to cause substantial harm to human health, lead chromate is still not regulated by the Rotterdam Convention, likely due in part to bureaucratic inertia. More from @leecrawfurd.bsky.social & @rorytodd98.bsky.social: www.cgdev.org/blog/childre...

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Can IDA sustain its $100B replenishment during this development finance storm? ⛈️ Nico Martinez and @clemencelanders.bsky.social find IDA is on track for a record replenishment—but a tight funding environment, low growth, and rising debt threaten its firepower: www.cgdev.org/blog/can-ida...

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