A new era for CGD! We are thrilled to announce Dr. Rachel Glennerster as the new President of CGD! Rachel's pioneering work has shaped markets to promote innovation in addressing global challenges, including pandemics and climate change. Renowned for her rigorous approach to development economics, she has leveraged randomized trials to address critical issues spanning democracy, health, education, and women's empowerment. Rachel is ready to build on the legacies of Nancy Birdsall and Masood Ahmed, to propel CGD forward with innovative ideas and new approaches—at a time when the world needs them more than ever. Read more >> https://lnkd.in/g5JbN-kc
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The Center for Global Development works to reduce global poverty and improve lives through innovative economic research.
About us
Over the past two decades, the Center for Global Development has maintained an unwavering focus on providing independent non-partisan research that has driven major changes in global development policy and practice. Our staff, located in Washington, D.C. and London, are our most valuable asset in achieving our mission to reduce global poverty and inequality. CGD seeks highly qualified and deeply dedicated colleagues to further our research and program goals, communications and outreach efforts, as well as to support organizational operations. We are committed to transparency, diversity, and professional and personal integrity. We value mutual respect, a collegial work place, and a healthy sense of humor.
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- Global Health Policy, Migration, Displacement, and Humanitarian Policy, Sustainable Development Finance, Technology and Development, Governments and Development, Education, Gender and Equality, Energy, and Financial Inclusion and Regulation
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How can 🇵🇾 #Paraguay balance protecting the environment with sustaining its record of economic growth? 🎧 In a NEW podcast, CGD’s Liliana Rojas Suarez discusses this and other topics relevant to the country’s strategy with Carlos Fernández Valdovinos, Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas - Paraguay. Listen now! ⬇ https://bit.ly/4bNjkZm
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ICYMI, The Gambian Parliament upheld its ban on female genital cutting this week. This Center for Global Development post I wrote with Thi Le and Susannah Hares highlights why advocates of girls’ education and gender equality worldwide should pay close attention to what is happening in The Gambia: "A continued global commitment towards girls’ education and gender equality is crucial for sustaining positive change." https://bit.ly/3Y4fnvS
Reversing the Ban on Female Circumcision in The Gambia: An Alarm Bell for Girls’ Education and Gender Equality Globally
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The latest edition of our weekly #development #newsletter is here! Explore insights on the #EU's global role, #US bipartisanship on #aid, and more.🗞⬇
The EU’s Global Role, Bipartisan Cooperation on Aid, Women’s Financial Inequality in Colombia
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Today, the EU Commission votes on Ursula von der Leyen's re-election as President.🇪🇺 As the vote approaches, read Mikaela Gavas & Gyude Moore's call for a reset on the #EU's approach to international development: https://bit.ly/4d33t9R
The EU's Global Role: A Third Node of Power
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Across the globe, #teachers are leaving the profession in droves. Why? 🏫 In a NEW CGD working paper, Biniam Bedasso and Amina Mendez Acosta examine what's driving teachers to quit, highlighting the impact of violence and conflict on turnover rates. ⬇ https://bit.ly/4eYuJZb
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"It's never too early to implement priority-setting until it's too late." At a recent #CGDtalks event, Saudamini Dabak and fellow experts discussed the impacts of priority-setting institutions around the world, and how priority-setting can support smart spending during fiscal crises. Watch the full event and read more CGD research on priority-setting! ⬇ https://bit.ly/4eYdveh Thanks to all of our participants: Javier Guzman, Ursula Giedion, Saudamini Dabak, Satoshi Ezoe, Mark Blecher, and Justice Nonvignon.
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On the margins of the African Development Bank Annual Meetings, global experts met in Nairobi to discuss how multilateral development banks can better serve needs of client countries, particularly in #Africa.🌍 #MDBs See highlights + explore themes that emerged: https://bit.ly/45OGRI2
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🌟 ICYMI: CGD wants to hear from you! Let us know how we're doing across email, social media, and beyond! Send us your #feedback through our quick #survey ⬇ https://bit.ly/4cuUFd5