Center for Global Development

We’re delighted to announce that @elerianm has been elected as the next Board Chair of @CGDev. “His expertise and perspective will be invaluable at this critical moment for international development,” says @rglenner. Welcome, Mohamed! cgdev.org/article/center…

Did you know 1 in 10 toys imported from China contains high levels of lead? 🧸 With the rise of low-cost e-commerce, these products are reaching children faster than ever, often with little oversight. Caroline Mallory and @Mariajot explain why toys can’t remain an afterthought.

Do you work on #globalhealth, #migration, or workforce policy issues? Join us for an event cohosted by @OECD, the @WorldBankGroup, @CGDev, @UNmigration and @THETlinks on the sidelines of #WHA79 on how to manage health worker mobility ethically and sustainably. 📅 Wednesday, May

The FY27 House spending bill reshapes US foreign aid—but it’s far from settled. Cuts are smaller than the White House proposed, but gaps remain in key areas like humanitarian response, and big questions on implementation persist. @e_collinson, @JocilynEstes, and @brownelljulia_

Neonatal sepsis is a leading cause of death in low- and middle-income countries, and current diagnostics are often too slow to guide care. New analysis finds that a rapid, point-of-care test aligned with @WHO's 2025 guidance could improve outcomes while reducing costs.

📣 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

As development budgets decline, agencies are turning to philanthropy as a partner, not a substitute. New analysis by Rachael Calleja and @BeaCichocka on how these partnerships are taking shape—and where they can add value. cgdev.org/blog/partnerin…

What if diagnosing neonatal sepsis took minutes, not days? A rapid point-of-care diagnostic could: ✔️ Cut unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions by half ✔️ Reduce missed cases by two-thirds ✔️ Lower deaths by 12% Read more: shorturl.at/9MeQT

The #WBGMeetings were dominated by the Iran war’s economic fallout and declining global cooperation. But there were still rays of light. From potential International Monetary Fund support to new ideas on debt suspension, health financing, and refugee policy, @rglenner highlights

Thanks to the @CGDev Board for electing me. I am greatly honored to serve in this role, especially at such a pivotal moment for the global economy—one that increasingly threatens the most vulnerable segments of society, particularly in developing countries I have long admired the work of @CGDev and look forward to working closely with the Board, @rglenner and colleagues as they continue to turn rigorous analysis into actionable policy that addresses today's most pressing development challenges. #economy #development #developingcountries

Delighted to welcome Mohamed A. El-Erian as Board Chair of @CGDev following his election by our Board. A deeply respected economist, he brings rigorous, policy-focused insight, and his perspective will be invaluable. Looking forward to working together, @elerianm!

Cholera deaths in Africa nearly doubled in 2025, to ~7,500. Cuts to aid may have contributed. New analysis by @eeshani, @charlesjkenny, @BSW98860983, and @markus_gold finds the disease also became more deadly, with higher fatality rates than prior years. go.cgdev.org/49g4jk5

The @IFC_org could play a bigger role in the world’s poorest countries, but current efforts are falling short. @charlesjkenny calls for a shift toward supporting country-led industrial development strategies, working with governments rather than firms as the primary client. cgdev.org/publication/if…

When refugees live in camps, it’s a lose-lose-lose for refugees, host communities, and donors. @CGDev

Expanding digital financial inclusion starts with understanding what’s holding it back. A course from @LRojasSuarez shows how to identify country-specific constraints using a simple, data-driven decision tree. 🌳 Explore the framework: decisiontree.cgdev.org

📢 @CGDev is #nowhiring a Senior Policy Analyst (DC) and a Policy Analyst (DC or London) for a new two-year initiative, co-hosted with the @WorldBankGroup, that will produce a systematic review of evidence on workforce skills development in low- and middle-income countries.

For nearly 15 years at #USAID, the Development Innovation Ventures program supported 327 investments across 53 countries, reaching 200M+ people with a 17:1 social return. Now, the DIV Fund is carrying that model forward. @e_collinson and Megan McGuire explain why it works:

New paper: IFC and IDA Countries: Past Time for a New Approach The World Bank's private sector arm is being subsidized by its public sector arm to work more in the poorest countries. It is working less in the poorest countries. This is not smart. A thread.