The Millennium Challenge Corporation’s new scorecard has made indicators less aligned w/ MCC’s goals, disadvantaging the poorest countries where its support can do the most good. @charlesjkenny.bsky.social urges MCC’s supporters in Congress to revisit the criteria: https://go.cgdev.org/48yv1EM

The G20 faces high uncertainty over its durability and utility as the US prepares to host in 2026. Mary Svenstrup argues that if the US can manage its own political turbulence, 2026 could bring needed rightsizing to make the G20 more effective: https://go.cgdev.org/3XGYfev

New data shows over 1 in 3 Bangladeshi children have harmful lead exposure—but it’s a marked improvement on previous estimates. @leecrawfurd.bsky.social & Caroline Mallory consider the reasons for improvement (and if it's real), lessons learned, and what's next: https://go.cgdev.org/3KHNCVH

The latest Rethinking Development Cooperation meeting offers a chance to assess how agencies are navigating the dev. landscape. Rachael Calleja & Mikaela Gavas outline three strategies: triangular cooperation, multilateral relationships & private finance: https://go.cgdev.org/3Yc3v9Y

The UK’s plan to cut aid to 0.3% of GNI threatens Sierra Leone—including a £35m health program set to fall below £1m. CGD experts argue Sierra Leone should stay a priority: needs are severe, alternatives scarce, & interventions cost-effective: https://go.cgdev.org/4oKJJ0s

The Trump admin has introduced changes to the global flows of people, finance, & more—w/ major repercussions for women in LMICs. Both directly & indirectly, the policies across aid, migration, & trade have harmed women. @charlesjkenny.bsky.social explains: https://go.cgdev.org/4rmWZKS

Children with extreme exposure to lead are at risk of lifelong physical & mental disability. So why isn't treatment affordable? @rachelbonnifield.bsky.social & Theo Mitchell call for affordable, quality-assured oral chelation drugs to reach the children who need them: https://go.cgdev.org/3JY2eA8

As aid budgets decline, the ways rich countries are driving development are more important than ever. 🌟CGD’s Commitment to Development Index ranks the world’s richest nations, spotlighting impacts on the poorest & where nations can step up ⬇️🧵 https://go.cgdev.org/49ZJoD5

With major donors scaling back aid, the Global Fund’s $18B target for 2026–2028 looks out of reach. @jmadankeller.bsky.social & @clemencelanders.bsky.social propose a rethink of the Global Fund’s donor-dependent model. Learn more about the mixed grant & loan approach: https://go.cgdev.org/4odMAyJ

"The case for spending aid in the poorest countries is strong—it's where each $ spent can have the greatest effect on life expectancy...or economic growth." @charlesjkenny.bsky.social on the vital role aid plays in LICs, & why that's where we should spend it: https://go.cgdev.org/3X01PzX

Reaching global progress on the ambitious WHO & World Health Assembly health financing agenda requires a fit-for-purpose monitoring framework—which currently does not exist. Adrian Gheorghe & @rachelbonnifield.bsky.social list 3 priorities for building the framework: https://go.cgdev.org/4qUIhdW

Attracting and retaining highly skilled talent can be a core economic strategy. Johann Harnoss explains why talent policy matters for growth, competitiveness, and fiscal resilience: https://go.cgdev.org/4s9UL28

"Trauma from conflict has lasting psychological & social effects that may be missed by standard economic measures." CGD experts trace the long-term lives of women abducted as children in northern Uganda & document impacts that persist decades later: https://go.cgdev.org/49j4n31

Military spending has surged globally, signaling a major shift in how governments allocate public funds. Sanjeev Gupta breaks down the fiscal consequences and what this means for development and stability: https://go.cgdev.org/44C9rNk

Many sub-Saharan African countries collect less than 15% of GDP in tax revenue. Sanjeev Gupta, João Tovar Jalles, and Ainhoa Petri-Hidalgo explore how health taxes emerge as one of the few options for govs seeking to boost revenue & address fiscal constraint: https://go.cgdev.org/3MblhaU

Germany’s rethink of its development agenda offers a test case for Europe. Jürgen Zattler argues that fewer missions, stronger coordination, and a new narrative could define a new development strategy for a changing world: https://go.cgdev.org/48Lg2HN

Thailand and Malaysia host hundreds of thousands of refugees but have long restricted access to work. Recent policy shifts could improve refugee self-reliance while helping both countries address labor shortages. More from Harrison Tang and @thomasginn.bsky.social: https://go.cgdev.org/3MBkOPx

"We don’t need perfect foresight before the next pandemic. But we would benefit greatly from better visibility into how global vaccine manufacturing works—and where it could break down." @mcdonnell.bsky.social & Asti Shafira on global vaccine manufacturing capacity: https://go.cgdev.org/4s3PAAA

"There is little doubt many people have died." The authors are careful and convincing: 1 to 1.5 million people, mostly in Africa in 2025. My heart goes out to mothers who lost DOGE babies.

Green Horizons is refining its mission.🌱 Hosted by Talent Beyond Boundaries, the initiative aims to mobilize climate capital and scale green skills mobility so displaced talent can help meet urgent labor needs in the green transition. Learn more: https://go.cgdev.org/3LeMHMQ

Eight new US health MOUs with sub-Saharan African governments mark the clearest signal yet of the Trump administration’s approach to global health assistance. @JocilynEstes and @jmadankeller.bsky.social break down what’s known and what’s at stake: https://go.cgdev.org/3Y8YDTi

Congress has reauthorized the US International Development Finance Corporation, expanding its resources and remit. @ecollinson.bsky.social explains why translating this firepower into real development impact will depend on leadership, implementation, & oversight: https://go.cgdev.org/4qt7JX7

This year, the Trump administration announced it would pledge $3.2 billion to IDA21 over the next three years. Nico Martinez and Jocilyn Estes provide an update into #IDA21—covering the role of the US, how financing is delivered, the future agenda, & more: https://go.cgdev.org/4pRMa2p

The projected death toll from USAID program cancellations is rising. New analysis by @charlesjkenny.bsky.social and @justsand.bsky.social finds current cuts could cost 1 million lives now, and even more with future reductions. https://go.cgdev.org/4s0Z8w7

Have you listened to the latest CGD podcast? In this ep., Anita Käppeli & @ianmitchell1.bsky.social discuss the 2025 Commitment to Development Index; why countries have slipped in their contributions, how the CDI can guide better policymaking, and more. Tune in 🎧⬇️ https://go.cgdev.org/3MoUeJl

The current development system no longer meets today’s challenges. The new Future of Development Cooperation Coalition will deliver a bold, practical vision that reflects shared interests of all countries at a new table of equal partnerships.💡 More from Alexia Latortue: https://go.cgdev.org/48Q7nmg

New work with @alessandracassar.bsky.social @mirandainez.bsky.social Christine Mbabaze Mpyangu and @danilaserra-eco.bsky.social

In a new blog, Johann Harnoss argues it's time for countries to treat the attraction and retention of highly skilled talent as a core policy lever for growth, global competitiveness, and fiscal resilience: https://go.cgdev.org/4s9UL28

In a new study, @eeshani.bsky.social & fellow experts ask: What does life look like for northern Ugandan women who were taken as children and are now adults? 20 years on, the study finds lasting psychological & social impacts that economic measures often miss: https://go.cgdev.org/49j4n31

Women in LMICs spend nearly 30hrs a week on unpaid domestic work, compared to under 10 for men. Alba Loureiro & Kehinde Ajayi share that infrastructure investments like clean cooking fuels & water access can cut domestic drudgery and encourage better health and income: https://go.cgdev.org/3MHOgTW

"In this new landscape, Europe has little choice but to pursue new partnerships & forge new strategic alliances." @JuergenZattler argues development policy can be a strategic tool for Europe, especially Germany, to build mutually beneficial partnerships: https://go.cgdev.org/48Lg2HN

As Germany considers how to implement major aid cuts, experts from CGD & the German Institute of Development and Sustainability explore how it can maximize impact with fewer resources. A focus on key themes, partner countries, & instruments would deliver greater impact: https://go.cgdev.org/44tX2Lm

Military spending has surged worldwide. In a new blog, Sanjeev Gupta discusses the likely implications of reallocating public resources toward defense, and why it marks a clear shift in global fiscal priorities 💰⬇️ https://go.cgdev.org/44C9rNk

As aid budgets shrink, allowing refugees to work is more important than ever. #MigrantsDay Harrison Tang & @thomasginn.bsky.social#MigrantsDayhighlight Thailand and Malaysia’s recent openness to expanding refugee work rights & what it could mean for self-reliance and development: https://go.cgdev.org/3MBkOPx

Over the past two years, @CGDev experts have produced research on the global vaccine manufacturing ecosystem.💉 @jmadankeller.bsky.social & Rosie Eldridge distill six key takeaways from the research, including insights on political attention, uncertain demands, & more: https://go.cgdev.org/4rXvcRD

Today marks #InternationalMigrantsDay! Explore CGD's new interactive map, where experts highlight projects that pair training and migration to expand the clean-energy workforce: https://go.cgdev.org/3YoNDkA

@mcdonnell.bsky.social & Asti Shafira have published a paper on what the world currently knows—and doesn’t know—about global vaccine manufacturing capacity. Here are six issues to worry about before the next pandemic, followed by six actions that could fix them: https://go.cgdev.org/4s3PAAA

Earlier estimates suggested USAID program cancellations could lead to up to 700,000 additional deaths annually. New analysis by @charlesjkenny.bsky.social and @justsand.bsky.social finds the toll could reach 1 million now and 1.6 million with future cuts. Learn more: https://go.cgdev.org/4s0Z8w7

FCDO's internal “best buy” documents identify which interventions deliver the greatest impact—but aren't publicly available. Euan Ritchie makes the case for publishing them to support partners and improve systems: https://go.cgdev.org/4q8qsa6

🗓️CGD's second Annual Research Conference on Global Lead Exposure will take place on June 2026 3 & 4 in London! ✉️Consider this an invitation to submit your work for presentation and discussion at the conference. Learn more and submit here! ⬇️ https://go.cgdev.org/4oqleVX

The G20’s first summit in Africa marked a milestone, but the group’s durability and utility are uncertain as the US prepares to host in 2026. Mary Svenstrup argues that if the US can manage its own political turbulence, it has an opportunity to rightsize the G20: https://go.cgdev.org/3XGYfev

Seasonal agricultural visas move hundreds of thousands of workers. @samhuckstep.bsky.social & @jonathanbeynon.bsky.social argue that if the visas are targeted toward climate-vulnerable populations, the remittances could become a powerful tool for climate adaptation: https://go.cgdev.org/48WvGyC

"The question is not whether PEPFAR will change, but whether its evolution will uphold the dignity, rights, and survival of those who depend on it." New analysis by @eeshani.bsky.social and Brian Webster shows who relies on PEPFAR and what disruptions could mean: https://go.cgdev.org/4aaa44f

Changes to MCC’s scorecard are weakening its focus on poverty reduction by disadvantaging the poorest countries, even though these are where MCC investments can do the most good. @charlesjkenny.bsky.social makes the case for revisiting the indicators: https://go.cgdev.org/48yv1EM

New estimates suggest harmful lead exposure among Bangladeshi children is lower than once thought. But over a third of children are still affected. @leecrawfurd.bsky.social & Caroline Mallory explore why the numbers may be improving & what lessons policymakers can draw: https://go.cgdev.org/3KHNCVH

How are agencies responding to the reshaping development landscape? Reviewing the latest Rethinking Development Cooperation meeting, Rachael Calleja & Mikaela Gavas outline 3 emerging strategies: triangular cooperation, multilateral relationships & private finance: https://go.cgdev.org/3Yc3v9Y

Germany is making steep reductions to its aid budget. @cgdev.org experts show how BMZ can deprioritize across the themes, partner countries and instruments. They find substantial room for improvement, leading to greater impact: https://go.cgdev.org/44tX2Lm

The DFC's new letters of interest in DRC mining and rail give us the clearest sign yet of the Trump admin’s shift toward engaging Africa through trade and investment instead of traditional aid—but significant challenges remain. More from @conorsavoy.bsky.social: https://go.cgdev.org/3YylOq0

💡Born out of global discussions at #FfD2025, where leaders agreed the current development cooperation system no longer meets today’s needs, the Future of Development Cooperation Coalition aims to design a system fit for the future. Learn more from Alexia Latortue ⬇️ https://go.cgdev.org/48Q7nmg

Awareness of the value of nutrition investments is growing, but how they’re delivered within health systems gets less attention. Asti Shafira & Javier Guzman explore how nutrition interventions are currently delivered—& why that needs to change: https://go.cgdev.org/48B4GGj