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]

Washington, DC & London

Joined January 2008

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Center for Global Development@CGDev · May 14

USAID cuts have left major aid programs without funding. @CGDev is now hosting a team analyzing which ex-USAID programs are most cost-effective—and connecting them with donors willing to step in. Learn more in @NPR: n.pr/4minEWW

CGDev's tweet card. A former USAID worker has a new mission. She's hoping to connect philanthropists with overseas programs that have lost — or are likely to lose — their U.S. funding.

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Center for Global Development@CGDev · Jul 25

For the first time in 60yrs, @WorldBank will support nuclear energy projects. Backed by US leadership, this move could expand energy access in developing countries & boost US competitiveness in a global market. More from Mary Svenstrup & Dan Giamo: cgdev.org/blog/world-ban…

CGDev's tweet card. In a positive step toward expanding clean energy access, the World Bank lifted its longstanding ban on financing nuclear energy projects. As the loudest voice championing this policy change, contin...

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Justin Sandefur@JustinSandefur · Jul 9, 2024

Q: What financial return is China getting from its trillion dollar Belt-and-Road lending to developing countries? A: 1.7% p.a. That’s higher than buying treasury bonds but low relative to a lot of other benchmarks. Christoph Trebesch here at #ABCDE

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Center for Global Development@CGDev · Jul 24

IDA’s new results framework streamlines indicators to align with the World Bank scorecard—reducing burdens but dropping key metrics on health & gender. Karen Mathiasen warns this may hinder efforts to assess impact and advocate for future IDA funding: bit.ly/4lK6qk3

CGDev's tweet card. In a new note, I take a close look at IDA’s new results management system, which took effect last week at the start of the 21st replenishment and will run through June 30, 2028. I did this for two...

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Center for Global Development@CGDev · 23 h

Peer-to-peer bullying can impact children’s learning—and is on the rise.📈 New analysis of 2023 TIMSS data from @yiningw & @Gabriela_LSC finds bullying is linked to worse outcomes, yet often overlooked by schools. Learn more: bit.ly/3G5gvcn

CGDev's tweet card. Physical, emotional and sexual violence in and around schools is inherently harmful, with far-reaching consequences for children’s well-being and development. Among the many forms of violence that...

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Center for Global Development@CGDev · Jul 25

Submit your questions for the speakers 👇#ABCDE2025 app.sli.do/event/jf2tHzS3…

CCenter for Global Development@CGDev · Jul 25

It's the final day of #ABCDE2025.🌍 We're rounding things out with expert-led discussions on agricultural markets, migration, and a fireside chat between @MamtaMurthi and @DaveEvansPhD. With: @wb_research & @LKYSch. 📺 Tune in live ⬇️ bit.ly/4kl6plJ

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Center for Global Development@CGDev · Jul 25

CGDev's tweet image. It's the final day of #ABCDE2025.🌍

We're rounding things out with expert-led discussions on agricultural markets, migration, and a fireside chat between @MamtaMurthi and @DaveEvansPhD. With: @wb_research &amp; @LKYSch.

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World Bank Research@wb_research · Jul 25

Starting now: #ABCDE2025 Closing Day → worldbank.org/en/events/2025… Join us for sessions on ag. markets, nutrition, migration & the future of human development. Featuring @MamtaMurthi, @cbb2cornell, @DaveEvansPhD & more. #DevelopmentEconomics

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Center for Global Development@CGDev · Jul 25

Early childhood development needs sustained funding.💰 @biniegu & fellow experts explore how countries and donors can fill the financing gaps, even amid global aid rollbacks. More: bit.ly/4kiCavo

CGDev's tweet card. Early childhood development (ECD) already makes up only a small share of total official development assistance (ODA). As donors cut budgets, many developing countries—facing limited resources and...

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Center for Global Development@CGDev · Jul 24

While the remittance tax in the US “Big, Beautiful Bill,” was reduced from 3.5% to 1%, impacts will still be felt by nations across the globe.🌍 Experts explain how many countries will still lose millions, sometimes more than they lose from aid cuts: bit.ly/3I89VSZ

CGDev's tweet card. President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill,” which just passed the US Senate, includes a 1 percent tax on remittances, money migrants send home to family and friends. While the tax has been reduced,...

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David Evans@DaveEvansPhD · Jul 24

.@Markus_Gold initiates a discussion on "how can development economics meet the moment?" at #ABCDE2025 youtube.com/live/_XgZfpsk8…

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Center for Global Development@CGDev · Jul 24

School meals support learning, health & wellbeing—especially in LMICs. But are govs spending enough? Analyzing 216 school meal programs across 102 countries, @biniegu & @AcostaAminaM find most LICs would need to spend 2x more to deliver nutritious meals: bit.ly/4f2C4Hx

CGDev's tweet card. The next frontier in school meals policy for many low- and middle-income countries will be moving beyond a focus on expanding coverage to refining the economics of delivery and financing. Many...

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Lee Crawfurd@leecrawfurd · Jul 24

Welcome to day 3 of the Annual Bank Conference on Development Economics!

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World Bank Research@wb_research · Jul 24

“Outside researchers and Bank researchers have much to offer each other.” — Stanley Fischer (1943–2025) Our new blog honors the former @WorldBank Chief Economist and founder of #ABCDE2025. Read more ➡️ worldbank.org/en/events/2025… #DevelopmentEconomics

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Center for Global Development@CGDev · Jul 24

Submit your questions for the speakers here! ⬇️#ABCDE2025 app.sli.do/event/48gm8LAr…

CCenter for Global Development@CGDev · Jul 24

Day 3 of #ABCDE2025 starts now! Join us for conversations on poverty, education, and health, a discussion between @IndermitGill and @APanagariya, and more. With: @wb_research & @LKYSch. 📺 Tune in live ⬇️ bit.ly/4kl6plJ

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World Bank Research@wb_research · Jul 24

🗓️ #ABCDE2025 Day 3 starts in 1 hour! Join global experts for timely conversations on poverty, health, education & the future of development in a shifting world. Agenda & livestream ➡️ worldbank.org/en/events/2025… #DevelopmentEconomics #PolicyResearch #GlobalDevelopment

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Christina Brown@christinalbrown · Jul 24

Excited to present evidence on building attention skills in kids -- and why schools need to think carefully about whether their instructional practices build or atrophy this attentional muscle in their students @WorldBank @CGDev #ABCDE2025 Watch here: youtube.com/live/_XgZfpsk8…

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Center for Global Development@CGDev · Jul 24

CGDev's tweet image. Day 3 of #ABCDE2025 starts now!

Join us for conversations on poverty, education, and health, a discussion between @IndermitGill and @APanagariya, and more. With: @wb_research &amp; @LKYSch.

📺 Tune in live ⬇️
bit.ly/4kl6plJ

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Center for Global Development@CGDev · Jul 24

SDRs could become a crucial tool to scale up multilateral development lending. @MarkWPlant explains the 3 ingredients to make it work: ➡️ Political leadership ➡️ Collective action ➡️ Institutional adaptation More: bit.ly/3TvZSK0

CGDev's tweet card. Global reserves, though nationally held, are a public good, and modest, risk-mitigated innovations—such as direct allocations of Special Drawing Rights to multilateral development banks—could unlock...

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Center for Global Development@CGDev · Jul 24

In many LMICs, even children from richer families face dangerous lead exposure. @leecrawfurd & @rachelbnfield argue it’s time for int'l employers to act: routine testing can protect staff & help authorities eliminate lead sources, benefitting everyone: bit.ly/44ONHhy

CGDev's tweet card. When aid workers and expats pack for foreign postings their checklist is long. Yellow fever jab, malarial prophylaxis, insurance, and getting their kids enrolled in school. Lead poisoning rarely...

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