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
Center for Global Development
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The Center for Global Development works to reduce global poverty and improve lives through innovative economic research.
关于我们
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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https://www.cgdev.org
Center for Global Development的外部链接
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- 智库
- 规模
- 51-200 人
- 总部
- Washington，D.C.
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2001
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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和Financial Inclusion and Regulation
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Center for Global Development员工
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Jeffrey Blander
Dauntless champion and advocate for efficiency & transformation, sustainable innovation and high-tech solutions, dot connecting & synchronicity, and…
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David Medine
Consultant: Data and Consumer Protection, Cybersecurity
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Asif Saleh
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Lindsay Coates
International Development Specialist/Advocate/Board Member
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Since merging with the Foreign Office and the creation of FCDO, the UK no longer has the reputation as a value for money (VFM) champion.?? To help rethink the approach to maximizing VFM, Tom Drake and Pete Baker provide six recommendations for the FCDO. ? https://bit.ly/3QumZTA
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With the recent cuts meaning the govt is now spending 0.3% GNI on aid, a clear next step to free up funds for urgent priorities is to taper down the aid money being spent by the Home Office on accommodation for asylum seekers at home - including ensuring there is appropriate pressure to control these costs. This report from Laura Chappell/IPPR and Center for Global Development is super-timely and practical on how it might do this:
? | NEW REPORT: With the government cutting the foreign aid budget, it's more important than ever to ensure what's left isn’t diverted to housing asylum seekers in the UK. Our new report with the Center for Global Development explores five options Read here: https://lnkd.in/ds5M6ys8
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In this week's #development #newsletter, gain insights on ?? CGD's new VPs ?? UK aid cuts ?? Countries vulnerable to global health cuts Read on ?
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The Trump administration's recent actions on foreign aid are shifting the global health funding landscape.?? Conceptualizing this as a health system shock, CGD experts identify 26 countries that are most vulnerable and least able to respond, and provide three ways funders can help. ? https://bit.ly/4hSiCxK With: Pete Baker, Katherine Klemperer, Sam Hughes, Janeen Madan Keller, and Javier Guzman.
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In a new blog, Mikaela Gavas and Laura Granito focus on the EU’s instrument for development cooperation—the “Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument-Global Europe" and explore emerging positions on future dev. financing. Read on ? https://bit.ly/3CT289q
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Yesterday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced cuts to the aid budget from 0.5 percent of GNI to 0.3 percent by 2027 to fund increases in defense spending. Ian Mitchell and Sam Hughes examine what this means for development and why UK aid spending on hosting refugees will be critical. They warn of tough choices ahead ? https://bit.ly/3EXuxf2
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USAID has seen a number of contracts and grants terminated, with a wide range of sectors covered including health, education, governance, energy, climate, and the public sector. Charles Kenny covers what the project list suggests about the administration’s targets for aid cuts: https://bit.ly/3Qq83FY #USAID #AidFreeze #Aid #ForeignAid
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The United States' leadership in global health is fragile. To strengthen its role, Javier Guzman and Sophia Greenhoe urge recently-confirmed Secretary Kennedy to prioritize global immunization efforts and federal agencies role in global health security. ? https://bit.ly/41f2Gj0 #Globalhealth #UnitedStates
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In a new blog, Kehinde Ajayi highlights the disproportionate impact the US aid freeze will have on those working on issues related to gender equality and inclusion. She highlights how US aid has promoted gender equality, the potential fallout of the freeze, and what can be done in response. ? https://bit.ly/4hDtj7h #aidfreeze #gender #genderequality #usaid