Will global imports shrink if firms think new tariffs are here to stay? Liliana Rojas-Suarez & Kate Barnes discuss how US importers shifted strategy in 2025—front-loading from China before pulling back as tariffs rose: https://go.cgdev.org/4p0wSI0

The America First Global Health Strategy offers some optimism, pledging funding for frontline health workers & lifesaving commodities. But its push to phase out financing risks reversing gains against HIV & malaria, write Ramona Godbole & @charlesjkenny.bsky.social: https://go.cgdev.org/47tQuhK

An idea first proposed by @CGDev in 2018 to protect tropical forests forever (literally forever) will become reality at #COP30.🌳 Brazil will launch the Tropical Forests Forever Facility, backed by a $1B contribution from President Lula: https://go.cgdev.org/43ZQBzd

In the next decade, 1.2bn youth will reach working age in emerging markets and developing economies, yet only 420m jobs are expected. Kehinde Ajayi offers a dual-solution ➡️ investing in care jobs tackles both the employment gap and the global care crisis: https://go.cgdev.org/47ZiyJQ

Ahead of #COP30, @jonathanbeynon.bsky.social#COP30compares five major climate vulnerability indices—finding wildly different results. All agree least developed countries are most at risk, while small island states often get more attention. Time to rethink adaptation finance? https://go.cgdev.org/4hV7v88

"This might be a moment of opportunity...to build a new modernized and more equal system. Redefine the rules and redefine who gets to write the rules." @clemencelanders.bsky.social discusses how a new vision for global development cooperation can reshape the system: https://go.cgdev.org/3Lk1OV7

On the long "pregnancy" and the imminent birth of the Tropical Forest Forever Facility: www.cgdev.org/blog/birth-a... @cgdev.org. I never lost hope....Thank you @lulaoficialbluesky.bsky.social

The Trump admin's foreign economic policies could harm countries worldwide. CGD experts rank which nations are likely to be hit hardest by the policies, finding poorer countries bear the brunt, longtime US allies aren’t spared, and more. Explore: https://bit.ly/3IOT5sU

Gender parity in hiring hasn't translated into parity in promotion at IFIs. To help close this gap, Kelsey Harris & @eeshani.bsky.social launch a new phase of work to analyze data, spotlight solutions, & help IFIs strengthen women’s leadership pipelines: https://bit.ly/3KxW4qa

Some argue the World Bank shouldn’t fund climate mitigation in poor countries—since their emissions are minimal. But Euan Ritchie finds these projects often deliver power, transport, & jobs. Cutting mitigation finance could mean cutting development: https://go.cgdev.org/4nKrXtn

"A positive impact can come from country leadership, and countries demanding that they're in charge. One country, one plan, one budget. " At a recent CGD event, John-Arne Røttingen discusses the impact of aid cuts on country ownership. Watch: https://bit.ly/428aAuM

Really useful new paper by Dany Bahar @cgdev.org. Venezuelans comprise 2.5% of the population in Ecuador but only 1.3% of detentions. Most crimes are also non-violent and economically motivated, given many Venezuelans lack legal status. www.cgdev.org/publication/...

Africa and Latin America have much to learn from each other in terms of vaccine production options and strategies William Savedoff argues that negotiating & implementing regional agreements is the most reliable way for each region to promote vaccine production: https://go.cgdev.org/4oqHnnO

CGD is hiring! We're searching for a Research Analyst for the Education and Child Well-being program. The Research Analyst will perform a range of project research, data analysis, and more related to the various workstreams of the program, Apply here! https://go.cgdev.org/47sQbUp

"One of the most effective things we can do is support low & middle income country governments scale up things that have been found to be highly cost effective." @rglenner.bsky.social outlines what it takes to scale cost-effective innovations that improve lives: https://bit.ly/47pGztm

Newly-approved vaccines are safe and effective, but are they reaching as many people, saving as many lives, and stretching budgets as far as possible? 💉 Witold Więcek & @jmadankeller.bsky.social argue that optimizing vaccine doses is a high-impact opportunity ⬇️ https://go.cgdev.org/3WZwCgt

Analysts rely heavily on ODA to track aid—but Euan Ritchie warns that excluding other official flows can lead to major misinterpretations in development finance: https://bit.ly/477moPI

If shareholders want fewer Chinese firms winning MDB contract, @charlesjkenny.bsky.social argues there are less-damaging ways than local preferences. He points instead to policy-based lending as a better approach💡⬇️ https://go.cgdev.org/47pdNJy

Tomorrow! Heads of the evaluation units from @adb.org, the EIB, @ifad.org, & the World Bank join CGD to discuss their recent work on gender and development. Register to join us online! ⬇️ https://go.cgdev.org/47rwAm7

What's behind the decline of private investment in emerging markets and developing economies? Nancy Lee, Samuel Matthews, & James Reid explore the stagnation and consider how policies like trade openness can help: https://bit.ly/47j5zCy

With renewed interest in country platforms, Alexia Latortue & Jared Goodman provide four critical factors for success: ➡️Delivering on country ownership ➡️Sequencing appropriately ➡️Right-sizing scope ➡️Unlocking capital's full potential More: https://bit.ly/48qq2q4

Facing a bleak outlook for global economic growth, EMDEs ability to spend on edu & health is limited. Benedict Clements and Ratna Sahay propose a creative solution to improve social outcomes—appointing/electing women to top political positions. Learn more: https://bit.ly/46MA5oj

Data recently published by the Office of Management and Budget offers insight into the status of major aid accounts at the end of FY25. @ecollinson.bsky.social & Jocilyn Estes parse through what the data tells us for global health programs, development aid, & more: https://go.cgdev.org/47nixiR

 "Governments have to be laser focused on efficient allocation of resources to achieve not just project success, but broader systemic or programmatic success. Nancy Lee discusses the resurgence of country platforms and how to execute them effectively: https://bit.ly/4nSoNF7

How can the UK government unlock billions in private capital for development quickly, at scale, and without straining the public purse? Chris Isaac and Samantha Attridge argue that targeted tax relief on impact bonds would do just that: https://bit.ly/4nVOqnV

Amid the emergence of Gen Z-led protests, @eeshani.bsky.social asks: Can they translate mass mobilization into pro-poor policy, evidence-based decision-making, & transparent governance? Here's what they could mean for stability & governance in South Asia: https://bit.ly/3KwlN2j

In a new note, @charlesjkenny.bsky.social discusses local procurement rules and the role of MDBs in government procurement, arguing that MDB procurement rules around local content should make preferences flexible, optional, & justified on a case-by-case basis. More: https://go.cgdev.org/47RIjfa

AI is finding its place in development. But is it ready—and are we? In a new CGD podcast, @hanshengchia.bsky.social & The Agency Fund's Temina Madon & @markusgold.bsky.social discuss where AI shows promise, what risks it poses, & how to ensure it improves lives: https://go.cgdev.org/4nw5VKX

Happening now! Dr. Seth Berkley joins @rglenner.bsky.social to discuss his new book, Fair Doses: An Insider’s Story of the Pandemic and the Global Fight for Vaccine Equity. Tune in live! ⬇️🔴 https://go.cgdev.org/47Oofu3

Nearly 1 in 3 people in Latin America & the Caribbean live in poverty, and 1 in 7 in extreme poverty. Jillie Chang, @daveevansphd.bsky.social, & Carolina Rivas-Herrera use data from household surveys to show who the poor are, where they live, & how they make a living ⬇️ https://go.cgdev.org/49bq8Cv

Tomorrow! Dr. Seth Berkley joins @rglenner.bsky.social to discuss his new book, Fair Doses: An Insider’s Story of the Pandemic and the Global Fight for Vaccine Equity. They’ll unpack the science & lessons from the global vaccine effort. There's still time to RSVP! ⬇️ https://go.cgdev.org/4qtZdb7

Amid slowing demand and intensifying US scrutiny, the IMF's Resilience and Sustainability Facility is at a crossroads.🛣️ CGD experts outline how the RSF can maximize its remaining uncommitted resources while staying true to the IMF’s core mandate: https://go.cgdev.org/49qLFHb

Venezuelan migrants face blame for Ecuador’s surge in violent crime—but the data tells a different story. Using 5 years of detention data, Dany Bahar finds migrants are underrepresented in crime stats & mostly detained for nonviolent, economic offenses: https://go.cgdev.org/4nve56n

Health taxes can deliver better health & more revenue, but countries collect only a fraction of what’s feasible. Reviewing 15yrs of policy advice, experts find that the IMF hasn’t focused on health taxes—missing chances to raise revenue & curb disease: https://go.cgdev.org/3X1MwGS

Despite evidence that letting pregnant girls stay in school doesn’t raise teen pregnancy rates, Catholic schools in the Congo have imposed a ban. @daveevansphd.bsky.social & @leecrawfurd.bsky.social warn of the costs: worse employment, wellbeing & more. Read on: https://bit.ly/3Kq77lm

Independent evaluations of gender & development work have recently been completed at the @adb.org, the EIB, @ifad.org, & World Bank. What did they learn? On Nov. 5, join CGD and the heads of the evaluation units to reflect on the progress made and more. RSVP: https://go.cgdev.org/47rwAm7

A new generation of Global Skill Partnerships (GSPs) have been designed to meet the growing need for labor migration.🗺️ @helen-dempster.bsky.social & Ahmed Iqbal introduce some of the partnerships & discuss what their design tells us about the evolution of the GSP model: https://go.cgdev.org/4oyT9fA

“A lot of the conversation has been around how this affects bilateral development assistance, but multilateral institutions are also part of that system...how will their role be affected? How will they change?” Masood Ahmed on the future of IFIs in a post-ODA world: https://go.cgdev.org/43o0TZZ

The World Bank plans to reform its research structure—but @charlesjkenny.bsky.social and @eeshani.bsky.social warn the changes could undermine its ability to deliver rigorous, independent analysis free from client or internal pressure. More ⬇️ https://go.cgdev.org/43vNSgK

Excited to announce that we have now updated our @cgdev.org Global Skill Partnership website (cgdev.org/bettermigrat...) and summarised the changes in a new blog w/ Ahmed Iqbal. www.cgdev.org/blog/next-ge...

The World Bank Group is planning to reorganize its research functions. The results could be even uglier than the powerpoint: an end to independent research at the institution and conflicts of interest all over... New blog with @eeshani.bsky.social, link in reply.

Last week, CGD brought together experts to share new evidence on how early grade literacy and numeracy improvements boost long-term earnings. @daveevansphd.bsky.social breaks down findings from Indonesia and Pakistan—and why foundational learning pays off: https://bit.ly/4nlgy30

"We need to evaluate the specific behaviors our AI applications are designed to exhibit...then we can make claims about which actually led to better outcomes." @hanshengchia.bsky.social emphasizes the need for precise, ongoing evaluation of AI tools. Full remarks: https://bit.ly/42EF4VD

As we round out Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, read @rorytodd98.bsky.social @leecrawfurd.bsky.social & @rachelbonnifield.bsky.social's research into lead chromate—finding that rich countries like the US & UK still export it to poorer nations, despite banning it at home: https://bit.ly/4jusvlJ

Smartphone users across the globe increasingly have access to services that make use of AI, but high markups on SMS will prevent the world’s poorest from making use of the tech.🌐 Daniel Björkegren maps out the costs by country & what can be done to counter the markups: https://bit.ly/42UCYAW

The number of low-income countries fell from 63 in 2000 to 26 today—but progress has stalled. @charlesjkenny.bsky.social urges the #G20 to take action on aid, investment, and migration to reignite growth: https://bit.ly/47nMG07

Do Investments in Early Grade Literacy and Numeracy Pay Off? Our best evidence says yes, in a big way! Last week, @cgdev.org highlighted new evidence on long-term earnings gains from improvements in early grade literacy & numeracy. Here's a quick summary: www.cgdev.org/blog/do-inve...

Debt relief was meant to free resources for health & education, but that social spending never materialized. CGD experts explore whether resources shifted to public investment—and if that translated into sustained growth 👇 https://bit.ly/3IwqTLh

The proposed FY26 budget for the State Dept’s Contributions to International Organizations leaves only seven out of 46 organizations for funding.💰📉 @charlesjkenny.bsky.social discusses what the cuts mean for US engagement in the UN, WTO, OECD, and more: https://bit.ly/3VN9dhs

418M children eat school meals every day—offering a chance to transform food systems. Biniam Bedasso & Mohamed Abdiweli Ahmed show how sourcing food from regenerative agriculture can nourish children & build climate resilience. Here's how it can be done: https://bit.ly/4nil5Eh