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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
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
CGD is thrilled to welcome Leah Rosenzweig as a senior fellow. Leah is also the director of the Market Shaping Accelerator, and she'll be leading a CGD-MSA joint initiative to align incentives to advance innovations in pandemic preparedness, global health, and climate change. Leah’s research focuses on understanding the underlying factors that shape political and social behavior, with an interest in how these factors influence macro-level policy outcomes. Learn more about her work below! ⬇ https://lnkd.in/e2_WDvzU
As the European Commission gears up for its next phase of leadership, Mikaela Gavas sat down with Jutta Urpilainen to reflect on her five years in office.🇪🇺 They discuss challenges faced, accomplishments made, and the future of #EU leadership ⬇ https://bit.ly/3XWlhh8
📅 The IMF and World Bank #AnnualMeetings are around the corner! On the sidelines of this year's meetings, CGD is hosting important discussions with leading global development experts, representatives from international financial institutions, and more. Register for all events 👇 https://bit.ly/4h5v5OG
📅 Upcoming event! On October 15, join CGD for an expert-led discussion on rise and fall of the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID). With insights from: Sir Mark Lowcock, Ranil Dissanayake, Stephan Klingebiel, Nilima Gulrajani, and Mikaela Gavas. RSVP ⬇ https://bit.ly/3zRjkKT
The weekly #development #newsletter has arrived! This week, gain insights into a new book on the #DFID, a proposal for green firms, and more.⬇
Within the #EU, $15 billion a year is spent on treating drug resistant infections. Building on momentum from #UNGA, Katherine Klemperer, Javier Guzman, and Anthony McDonnell offer an idea for how the new EU commission can take a global leadership role in tackling AMR: https://bit.ly/4gIw7Qp
On October 10, join USAID and the Center for Global Development for expert-led conversations on the power of cost-effectiveness to identify and scale effective programs. During the event, the Agency will launch its first-ever position papers on cost-effectiveness and on direct monetary transfers. USAID Deputy Administrator for Policy and Programming Isobel Coleman will deliver a keynote address highlighting the importance of cost-effectiveness to improve lives and communities. RSVP to join us! ⬇ https://bit.ly/3XLOKKI
Mark Lowcock and Ranil Dissanayake's book, "The Rise and Fall of the Department for International Development," is out today! Their work traces DFID’s trajectory from its origins to its unravelling, distilling timely lessons for government aid institutions in the UK and beyond. Discover more about the book ⬇ https://lnkd.in/e7znhf64
Why do low- and middle-income countries see fewer #antimicrobial registrations and product introductions than other countries? 💊 Through interviews with experts, Katherine Klemperer, Fatema Rafiqi and Anthony McDonnell dig into this rollout problem: https://bit.ly/4cTMBSw
