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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 5h

📢 CGD is heading to #Bangkok for the 2026 #WBGMeetings! October 14: 🌏 #China’s Evolving Role | 3:00 pm ICT 🌏 Low-Income Countries & the #IMF | 4:30 pm ICT October 15: 🌏 The Future of #MDBs | 5:30 pm ICT Explore the lineup: cgdev.org/annualmeetings

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 10/09/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Gargee Ghosh and Kent Walker to CGD’s Board of Directors! Together, they bring deep experience spanning technology, global development, philanthropy, public policy, and more. We look forward to the perspectives and expertise they’ll bring to CGD. go.cgdev.org/4duMfEZ

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 01/09/2026

What will a new UK government mean for the future of international development? H.E. Macenje Mazoka, Flora Alexander, and Liz Ditchburn join CGD’s @ianmitchell1.bsky.social to discuss UK aid cuts, shifting priorities, and what comes next under Prime Minister Andy Burnham. go.cgdev.org/4qQZSEf

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 25/08/2026

Why isn't there already a rapid test for neonatal sepsis? A new CGD and @uchi-msa.bsky.social report argues the biggest barrier isn't science—it's market incentives. Learn how the proposed NeoTest mechanism could help accelerate life-saving diagnostics. go.cgdev.org/4p9YOdF

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 24/07/2026

Join CGD's @helen-dempster.bsky.social at the inaugural #GreenWorks4Africa Forum! Helen will host a side event exploring how training and labour mobility can work together to build green skills, strengthen TVET systems, and support job creation across Africa. 📅 August 13 🎟️ go.cgdev.org/4wZjJCX

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 22/07/2026

There are now hundreds of studies on skills programs in low- and middle-income countries—but more evidence doesn't always mean clearer answers. The new Global Advisory Panel on Skills (GAPS) aims to identify which interventions work best, for whom, and at what scale. cgdev.org/GAPS

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 20/07/2026

Did you know CGD offers a free online course on digital #FinancialInclusion? Explore our Decision Tree Course to learn a practical, data-driven methodology for identifying the key barriers holding countries back. decisiontree.cgdev.org

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 17/07/2026

Why doesn't a rapid neonatal sepsis test already exist? According to a CGD-@uchi-msa.bsky.social report, the obstacle isn't scientific feasibility, it's the lack of commercial incentives to develop and adopt one. See how the proposed NeoTest mechanism aims to change that: go.cgdev.org/4p9YOdF

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 17/07/2026

The countdown is on. ⏳ We're looking forward to #GreenWorks4Africa, where leaders from across Africa will work together to help shape the continent's green jobs, skills, and investment agenda ahead of COP32. CGD is delighted to be partnering on this important forum. go.cgdev.org/4gInwQc

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 14/07/2026

Need a recommendation for your summer reading list? ☀️ CGD staff are sharing the books they've loved this year, from thought-provoking nonfiction to compelling novels and a few unexpected favorites. 📚 Explore our recommendations: www.cgdev.org/blog/what-were-readin…

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 07/07/2026

How can countries improve public health care performance and efficiency under real-world resource constraints? Join CGD and Health Systems Insight to learn about a framework for financing health supply chains and hear lessons from country experts. go.cgdev.org/3R2stZv

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 06/07/2026

Every 45 seconds, a newborn dies from neonatal sepsis. A new report from a joint @cgdev.org and @uchi-msa.bsky.social working group proposes NeoTest, a $60M advance market commitment to speed the development of rapid diagnostics for neonatal sepsis. go.cgdev.org/4p9YOdF

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 01/07/2026

The World Bank's proposed Day Zero Financing Framework could help countries access vaccines faster during the next pandemic. @rglenner.bsky.social, @siddhharia.bsky.social, and Sebastian Quaade outline practical steps to get the framework across the finish line. go.cgdev.org/3Sz5HZT

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 01/07/2026

How we measure violence against children matters. New research from @gsmarrelli.bsky.social, Esme Kadzamira, Thi Le, & Tionge Saka finds that ACASI surveys led to higher disclosure of physical, emotional, & sexual violence than face-to-face interviews among children in Malawi. go.cgdev.org/3SDrxLM

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 26/06/2026

How is the Middle East War reshaping prospects for low- and middle-income countries? On the latest CGD Podcast, @elerianm.bsky.social speaks with Judy Woodruff about how governments can respond to shocks, the implications for the global economy, and what to watch. 🎧: go.cgdev.org/3StLK6H

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 23/06/2026

The World Bank has invested more than $3B in drinking water projects across LMICs. Yet analysis found no evidence of lead testing across 81 active water supply projects, even as a recent review found that 25% of drinking water samples in LMICs exceeded WHO guidelines for lead. go.cgdev.org/44mtajs

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 19/06/2026

Climate vulnerability, conflict, and displacement often overlap. But is financing reaching the countries that need it most? Join David Miliband and CGD's @ianmitchell1.bsky.social for a conversation on climate, fragility, and development finance priorities. go.cgdev.org/3QpMBVm

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 19/06/2026

The first day of summer is almost here. What's next on your reading list? ☀️📚 CGD staff are sharing some of their favorite books from the past year, from compelling fiction to thought-provoking nonfiction. Explore our Summer 2026 edition of What We're Reading ⤵️ go.cgdev.org/4veCe5M

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 17/06/2026

How much aid is actually spent abroad? @ianmitchell1.bsky.social and Sam Hughes introduce "International Assistance," a measure that captures the share of aid that genuinely crosses borders. Here's what it reveals about the 🇬🇧's aid effort and how it compares with other donors: go.cgdev.org/4xEZlIv

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 15/06/2026

Aid to sub-Saharan Africa fell by ~16–28% in 2025, putting pressure on governments already facing tight fiscal constraints. Join CGD and the IMF for a discussion on what these cuts mean for fiscal stability, public services, and the future of development finance in the region. go.cgdev.org/4v13LHP

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 12/06/2026

Digital financial inclusion challenges don’t always stem from the same problem. The Decision Tree for Digital Financial Inclusion: An Application to Digital Payments course introduces a framework for identifying the key barrier limiting access to and use of digital payments. go.cgdev.org/4gd3mgI

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 11/06/2026

Childcare is gaining renewed attention as a key driver of women’s economic empowerment and inclusive growth. Join CGD and the World Bank’s for a discussion on how multilateral development banks are scaling childcare investments, what gaps remain, and what comes next. go.cgdev.org/4vzPdi7

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 10/06/2026

What did we learn at CGD’s first annual Women in Leadership Conference? Women are entering IFIs in roughly equal numbers to men, but leadership gaps persist. @eeshani.bsky.social and Kelsey Harris examine the structural barriers shaping who reaches the top. go.cgdev.org/4ebjP2j

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 05/06/2026

An estimated 115 million children worldwide experience violence in and around schools. On the latest CGD Podcast, David Evans, Dipak Naker, and Gabriela Smarrelli discuss what the data shows about school violence, what's still missing, and the strategies helping to prevent it. go.cgdev.org/4xaNfqb

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 04/06/2026

Neonatal sepsis kills 700,000 newborns every year — one baby every 45 seconds. A joint @cgdev.org and @uchi-msa.bsky.social working group is launching an advance market commitment to spur the development of affordable, accurate rapid diagnostic tests for neonatal sepsis. cgdev.org/project/neotest

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 04/06/2026

As the economic fallout of the Middle East war unfolds, what are the implications for low- and middle-income countries? @elerianm.bsky.social and Judy Woodruff discuss the global outlook, mounting risks, and what policymakers should watch in the months ahead. go.cgdev.org/4uLv4pj

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 02/06/2026

Choosing how to fund innovation can be just as important as choosing what to fund. The Atlas of Innovation helps policymakers and philanthropies navigate the tradeoffs between 13 funding approaches—from grants to prizes to advance market commitments. 🧭 Explore the tool: atlasofinnovation.org/

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 02/06/2026

Happening Tomorrow: CGD and the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future's Second Annual Research Conference on Global Lead Exposure. Researchers, policymakers, and practitioners will gather in London to explore the latest evidence and solutions to advance a lead-free future. go.cgdev.org/4dbbPiH

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 27/05/2026

⌛ The countdown is on! One week from today, CGD’s Second Annual Research Conference on Global Lead Exposure begins in London, co-hosted with the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future. Explore the panels and speakers ahead of the conference ⤵️ go.cgdev.org/4dbbPiH

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 22/05/2026

Schools should be safe places to learn and thrive. David Evans, Jo Bourne, Judith Herbertson, and Pia Rebello Britto examine how the Ministerial Taskforce on ending violence in and around schools is working to turn global commitments into action ahead of the Manila Conference. go.cgdev.org/4u8wzgt

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 21/05/2026

Join CGD and The World Bank Group for the launch of From Prospective to Prepared Teacher: A Global Study of Initial Teacher Education. 👩‍🏫 The event will feature a presentation of the report’s findings, a panel discussion with experts on teacher education and policy, and a Q&A. go.cgdev.org/4tM7ZS8

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 18/05/2026

We’re excited to welcome Eliana La Ferrara as keynote speaker for CGD’s Women in Leadership Conference. The keynote will be followed by a Q&A with Pamela Jakiela as the conference explores why women remain underrepresented in leadership roles across global institutions. go.cgdev.org/4bBq3bL

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 15/05/2026

Join @cgdev.org and the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future for the Second Annual Research Conference on Global Lead Exposure, where experts will come together to discuss the latest evidence on lead exposure and identify the most effective ways to reduce lead poisoning worldwide. go.cgdev.org/4dbbPiH

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 13/05/2026

What is foreign aid actually for? 💰 Masood Ahmed, Mikaela Gavas, and Sara Casadevall Bellés argue that rebuilding support for aid starts with greater clarity about its purpose, where it works best, and what it can realistically achieve. Read more 👉 www.cgdev.org/CaseForAid

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 06/05/2026

Happening May 21: The 1st Annual CGD Women in Leadership Conference! We'll convene experts to examine why promotion systems fail to deliver equitable leadership outcomes—and what that failure means. See what’s on the agenda and secure your spot today! go.cgdev.org/4bBq3bL

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 01/05/2026

The FY27 House spending bill reshapes US foreign aid—but it’s far from settled. Cuts are smaller than proposed, but gaps remain in areas like humanitarian response, and big questions on implementation persist. @ecollinson.bsky.social, Jocilyn Estes, and Julia Brownell explain: go.cgdev.org/427Q64U

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 01/05/2026

📣 Join us for the 1st Annual CGD Women in Leadership Conference! We'll convene experts to examine why promotion systems fail to deliver equitable leadership outcomes—and what that failure means. Register today! go.cgdev.org/4bBq3bL

This image is a promotional graphic for the "1st Annual CGD Women in Leadership Conference" scheduled for May 21 in Washington, DC. The title reads "From Pipeline to Power: Evidence on Women’s Leadership in Global Institutions." The Center for Global Development (CGD) and Women in Leadership logos are at the top. The agenda includes sessions on women's leadership, featuring a keynote by Eliana La Ferrara and topics like leadership benefits, barriers, and future initiatives. The event times are listed next to each session.

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 29/04/2026

Cholera deaths in Africa nearly doubled in 2025, reaching 7,500, up from about 3,800 in 2023 and 2024. Analysis by @eeshani.bsky.social, @charlesjkenny.bsky.social, Brian Webster, and @markusgold.bsky.social shows the disease became more deadly, with higher fatality rates. go.cgdev.org/49g4jk5

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 29/04/2026

We’re delighted to announce that @elerianm.bsky.social has been elected as the next Board Chair of @cgdev.org. A globally respected economist, he brings experience across finance, policy, and academia, along with a strong commitment to rigorous, independent research. go.cgdev.org/48xItIG

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 24/04/2026

We now have the full FY25 picture for #USAID spending. Compared to FY24, spending fell 23% and future funding commitments dropped 43%. The largest declines were in humanitarian aid, where spending fell from $8.0B to $5.8B and commitments dropped even more sharply. go.cgdev.org/4eoFINJ

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 23/04/2026

How can African countries finance more of their own future? 🌍 In the margins of the #WBGSpringMeetings, CGD brought together leaders across finance and policy to unpack what it takes to unlock domestic capital at scale. 🎥 Watch the full recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvvFo0Xw8vc

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 22/04/2026

A new partnership between The World Bank Group, CGD, and the University of Chicago’s Development Innovation Lab, announced at #WBGMeetings will help countries scale proven solutions —bringing impact to the communities that need it most. Watch the full discussion ⤵️ go.cgdev.org/3Ov83Y3

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 21/04/2026

What did we learn at the Growth Summit 2026? There’s no single playbook for growth. Countries will need to chart their own paths in an increasingly uncertain global landscape. Learn more 👉 www.cgdev.org/blog/what-we-learned-…

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 20/04/2026

Did you know that no international financial institution has reached gender parity at the top? Women remain underrepresented in senior leadership, with uneven progress and some backsliding. Explore the latest from @eeshani.bsky.social and Brian Weaver ⤵️ go.cgdev.org/3QqddoE

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 17/04/2026

The Iran war is triggering an economic shock: raising oil prices, straining supply chains, and tightening financing. 🎧 In a new CGD podcast, @clemencelanders.bsky.social speaks to Liliana Rojas-Suarez & Catherine Pattillo on what this means for low- and middle-income countries: go.cgdev.org/4mJcKKn

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 15/04/2026

Trump's FY27 budget proposes cuts, flexibility, and shifts in how assistance is delivered—from global health to humanitarian response. Jocilyn Estes, @ecollinson.bsky.social, and Julia Brownell explore what this means for priorities, capacity, and continuity—and the risks. go.cgdev.org/4ctgRWa

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 13/04/2026

Safe water is one of the most powerful public health tools we have—yet billions still lack reliable access. Even low-cost improvements can reduce child mortality and strengthen human capital. Join us to explore what’s holding progress back and how to deliver results 👉 go.cgdev.org/4soYXK8

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 13/04/2026

As aid budgets tighten, a key question: how can African countries finance their own transformation? With trillions in domestic capital across the continent, the challenge is unlocking it. Join CGD for this timely conversation. 🎟️ Register today 👉 go.cgdev.org/4mkUqH9

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 10/04/2026

Child marriage continues to shape the lives of millions of girls worldwide. What’s working to end it—and what more is needed? Join CGD and partners for a conversation on evidence, real-world solutions, and how to accelerate progress. 🎟️ Register today 👉 go.cgdev.org/4tz5jaN

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Center for Global Development @cgdev.org · 09/04/2026

Ahead of the #WBGSpringMeetings, what are the hard questions shaping global development? Join CGD and @devex.com for a candid look at what to watch from the economic fallout of the Iran war to the future of MDBs in a shrinking aid landscape. Register today 👉 go.cgdev.org/4cuXNIj

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