IFI Working Group

The IFIs address the major challenges in development and humanitarian contexts, and U.S. leadership at these institutions is critical. Follow us for the latest updates on the IFIs, the U.S. Government, and the Hill.

The Trump admin’s FY2026 budget proposes deep cuts to US dev. & humanitarian aid, reflecting a shift in global engagement. @e_collinson & @justinrhurley highlight a key choice for Congress: endorse this retreat or pursue a more balanced approach ⬇️ bit.ly/3Z8LIRU

Why does the transparency of development finance institutions (DFIs) matter? @SamAttridge1 makes a compelling case. Discover how DFIs are performing on transparency at the launch of the 2025 DFI Transparency Index on 26 June, hosted by ODI Global Register to join us:  odi.org/en/events/laun… #DFITransparency #2025Index

South Asia is navigating a challenging global economic landscape and fragile fiscal positions. 📅On April 10, join experts to discuss the @WorldBank's semi-annual South Asia Development Update & policy options to improve fiscal sustainability. RSVP ⬇️ bit.ly/4iiWU5z

Despite a strong initial uptake, demand for the IMF's Resilience & Sustainability Facility has tapered off. Sanjeev Gupta & @charleyward23 argue that the IMF needs to implement reforms to the RSF’s architecture to enhance its attractiveness to users: bit.ly/42fAzjl

🌍 As the @WorldBank & @IMFNews Annual Meetings continue, E3G calls for urgent reforms to create a stronger, more responsive global financial system. Finance Ministers must scale up finance for climate resilience & the green transition. Read more👇 e3g.org/news/unlocking…

📅 TOMORROW! Join CGD for conversations w/ @ClemenceLanders & @theGCF Executive Director @MafaldaDuarte on Mafalda's campaign to reengineer the GCF for greater efficiency and impact, how reforms are progressing, & more. Join us in DC or online! ⬇ bit.ly/3Ye4qGL

What works to mobilise private finance? Join us on 23 Oct with @CGDev to discuss our recommendations to strengthen #MDB mobilisation measurement and disclosure, and how we make progress on scaling private finance for development. cgdev.org/event/what-we-…

What is the IDA and why is it so important? Become an IDA expert 🥸 by clicking the article below to learn more 👇 bit.ly/3yzWlTZ

.@CGDev & @WorldBank recently brought together leading researchers for the #ABCDE2024.💡 From #gender norms & economic change to innovation funding, @eeshani_kandpal + @JustinSandefur offer insights from the two-day conference: bit.ly/4dh9Q9A

“High debt levels across developing countries and the lack of debt relief means we can't achieve a strong global economy,” @Eric_LeCompte reported on #IMF World Economic Outlook Report. Learn more: jubileeusa.org/weo_2024_report

Can #IDA21 work for #Africa? @DaoudaSembene and @as_bello think so—with a robust replenishment and effective implementation of the IDA policy package.🌍 Here's how the replenishment can achieve the greatest impact across the region ⤵️ bit.ly/3LngQpL

Speaking at the @WorldBank & @CGDev #ABCDE2024, incoming CGD President @rglenner highlighted the role of women's labor force participation as a driver of economic growth.📈💡 Watch the full event here ➡ bit.ly/3ykodva

Ahead of tomorrow’s launch of the #2024Index with @BrookingsGlobal, @GMIngramIV investigates how to mine @IATI_aid data for valuable information and insights about where aid is going and for what purpose. publishwhatyoufund.org/2024/07/intern…

As the @WorldBank operationalizes its Knowledge Compact outline, @eeshani_kandpal & @JaneenMadan offer three practical ideas for mainstreaming agendas, marshalling resources, and mobilizing people.💡 More on the journey to become a 'Knowledge Bank' ⬇ bit.ly/4bdQFMI

Join us tomorrow for the launch of the #2024Index. We’ll unveil the ranking of the world’s major aid agencies & discuss #aiddata, impact & the #SDGs brookings.edu/events/aid-tra…

Right now at #ABCDE2024 ➡ Experts are holding a panel discussion on the economic inclusion of women and youth. Ft: @_ADeshpande, Karen Macours, Raquel Fernández, & Deon Filmer. LIVE ⬇🔴 bit.ly/4bvvjKR

Next week is the launch of the 2024 Aid Transparency Index where we unveil the ranking of the world’s major aid agencies. Otto Reichner @wfp talks about #datatransparency at the World Food Programme & their experience of being assessed in the Index for the first time. #2024Index

Join us for the launch of the 2024 Aid Transparency Index with @BrookingsGlobal on 16 July. Register here: brookings.edu/events/aid-tra… #2024Index #AidTransparency #GlobalDev #aiddata

Ahead of the #2024Index launch on July 16, here’s a quick explainer from @ElmaJenkins on how we produce the transparency ranking of the world’s major aid donors #devaid #aiddata

At the Bretton Woods Conference 80 years ago, the danger debt posed to the world economic structure was a topic of concern for the delegates. A brief from BWC’s Sovereign Debt Working Group underscores that the role of international financial architecture to coordinate the increasingly complex debt burden for countries is paramount to financial stability. Read more here: brettonwoods.org/sites/default/…