Center for Global Development
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📅ICYMI: Experts joined @cgdev.org & @cgiar.org to examine climate vulnerability definitions, the limitations of existing vulnerability indices, the current patterns of adaptation finance, and more.
Watch the full conversation! ⬇️
https://go.cgdev.org/47GyaC9
Watch the full conversation! ⬇️
https://go.cgdev.org/47GyaC9
November 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
📅ICYMI: Experts joined @cgdev.org & @cgiar.org to examine climate vulnerability definitions, the limitations of existing vulnerability indices, the current patterns of adaptation finance, and more.
Watch the full conversation! ⬇️
https://go.cgdev.org/47GyaC9
Watch the full conversation! ⬇️
https://go.cgdev.org/47GyaC9
📅 Happening today! Experts are convening in DC for CGD's 10th Annual Birdsall House Conference on Gender Equality. Together, thought leaders will work to keep gender equality at the heart of global development.
Starting at 9am ET. Watch LIVE! ⬇️
https://go.cgdev.org/4r1SDIX
Starting at 9am ET. Watch LIVE! ⬇️
https://go.cgdev.org/4r1SDIX
November 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
📅 Happening today! Experts are convening in DC for CGD's 10th Annual Birdsall House Conference on Gender Equality. Together, thought leaders will work to keep gender equality at the heart of global development.
Starting at 9am ET. Watch LIVE! ⬇️
https://go.cgdev.org/4r1SDIX
Starting at 9am ET. Watch LIVE! ⬇️
https://go.cgdev.org/4r1SDIX
📅 TOMORROW ➡️ CGD holds the 10th Annual Birdsall House Conference on Gender Equality.
Experts are coming together in DC to examine key challenges & uncover strategies to keep gender equality at the heart of global development. Join us ⬇️
https://go.cgdev.org/4p5V6k9
Experts are coming together in DC to examine key challenges & uncover strategies to keep gender equality at the heart of global development. Join us ⬇️
https://go.cgdev.org/4p5V6k9
November 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM
📅 TOMORROW ➡️ CGD holds the 10th Annual Birdsall House Conference on Gender Equality.
Experts are coming together in DC to examine key challenges & uncover strategies to keep gender equality at the heart of global development. Join us ⬇️
https://go.cgdev.org/4p5V6k9
Experts are coming together in DC to examine key challenges & uncover strategies to keep gender equality at the heart of global development. Join us ⬇️
https://go.cgdev.org/4p5V6k9
Next week! CGD is holding our 10th Annual Birdsall House Conference on Gender Equality.
Experts will gather to examine key challenges, share research, & uncover practical strategies to keep gender equality at the heart of global development. Happening Nov. 18➡️RSVP:
https://go.cgdev.org/4p5V6k9
Experts will gather to examine key challenges, share research, & uncover practical strategies to keep gender equality at the heart of global development. Happening Nov. 18➡️RSVP:
https://go.cgdev.org/4p5V6k9
November 14, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Next week! CGD is holding our 10th Annual Birdsall House Conference on Gender Equality.
Experts will gather to examine key challenges, share research, & uncover practical strategies to keep gender equality at the heart of global development. Happening Nov. 18➡️RSVP:
https://go.cgdev.org/4p5V6k9
Experts will gather to examine key challenges, share research, & uncover practical strategies to keep gender equality at the heart of global development. Happening Nov. 18➡️RSVP:
https://go.cgdev.org/4p5V6k9
Next week! Join CGD for our 10th annual Birdsall House Conference. Throughout the day, you'll hear remarks from Kehinde Ajayi, @rglenner.bsky.social, @charlesjkenny.bsky.social, Nancy Folbre, @nbirdsall.bsky.social, Todd Moss, Alexia Latortue, & more.
Happening Nov. 18:
https://go.cgdev.org/4p5V6k9
Happening Nov. 18:
https://go.cgdev.org/4p5V6k9
November 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Next week! Join CGD for our 10th annual Birdsall House Conference. Throughout the day, you'll hear remarks from Kehinde Ajayi, @rglenner.bsky.social, @charlesjkenny.bsky.social, Nancy Folbre, @nbirdsall.bsky.social, Todd Moss, Alexia Latortue, & more.
Happening Nov. 18:
https://go.cgdev.org/4p5V6k9
Happening Nov. 18:
https://go.cgdev.org/4p5V6k9
This week! Alongside #COP30, experts w/ @cgdev.org & @cgiar.org will discuss how we measure climate vulnerability, how we ensure climate finance reaches those that need it most, & more.🌱#FoodAgPavilion
Happening Nov. 13. RSVP:
https://go.cgdev.org/43GYVUq
Happening Nov. 13. RSVP:
https://go.cgdev.org/43GYVUq
November 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
This week! Alongside #COP30, experts w/ @cgdev.org & @cgiar.org will discuss how we measure climate vulnerability, how we ensure climate finance reaches those that need it most, & more.🌱#FoodAgPavilion
Happening Nov. 13. RSVP:
https://go.cgdev.org/43GYVUq
Happening Nov. 13. RSVP:
https://go.cgdev.org/43GYVUq
As CGD marks our 10th year of the Birdsall House Conference, we're confronting unprecedented challenges—and extraordinary opportunities.
On Nov. 18, join us for the 10th BHC as experts convene to keep gender equality at the heart of global dev. RSVP! ⬇️
https://go.cgdev.org/4p5V6k9
On Nov. 18, join us for the 10th BHC as experts convene to keep gender equality at the heart of global dev. RSVP! ⬇️
https://go.cgdev.org/4p5V6k9
November 8, 2025 at 8:54 PM
As CGD marks our 10th year of the Birdsall House Conference, we're confronting unprecedented challenges—and extraordinary opportunities.
On Nov. 18, join us for the 10th BHC as experts convene to keep gender equality at the heart of global dev. RSVP! ⬇️
https://go.cgdev.org/4p5V6k9
On Nov. 18, join us for the 10th BHC as experts convene to keep gender equality at the heart of global dev. RSVP! ⬇️
https://go.cgdev.org/4p5V6k9
"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
@clemencelanders.bsky.social discusses how a new vision for global development cooperation can reshape the system:
https://go.cgdev.org/3Lk1OV7
November 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
"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
@clemencelanders.bsky.social discusses how a new vision for global development cooperation can reshape the system:
https://go.cgdev.org/3Lk1OV7
"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
At a recent CGD event, John-Arne Røttingen discusses the impact of aid cuts on country ownership. Watch:
https://bit.ly/428aAuM
November 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
"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
At a recent CGD event, John-Arne Røttingen discusses the impact of aid cuts on country ownership. Watch:
https://bit.ly/428aAuM
"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
@rglenner.bsky.social outlines what it takes to scale cost-effective innovations that improve lives:
https://bit.ly/47pGztm
November 5, 2025 at 8:53 PM
"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
@rglenner.bsky.social outlines what it takes to scale cost-effective innovations that improve lives:
https://bit.ly/47pGztm
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
Register to join us online! ⬇️
https://go.cgdev.org/47rwAm7
November 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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
Register to join us online! ⬇️
https://go.cgdev.org/47rwAm7
"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
Nancy Lee discusses the resurgence of country platforms and how to execute them effectively:
https://bit.ly/4nSoNF7
October 31, 2025 at 8:47 PM
"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
Nancy Lee discusses the resurgence of country platforms and how to execute them effectively:
https://bit.ly/4nSoNF7
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
Tune in live! ⬇️🔴
https://go.cgdev.org/47Oofu3
October 30, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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
Tune in live! ⬇️🔴
https://go.cgdev.org/47Oofu3
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
There's still time to RSVP! ⬇️
https://go.cgdev.org/4qtZdb7
October 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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
There's still time to RSVP! ⬇️
https://go.cgdev.org/4qtZdb7
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
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
October 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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
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 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
Masood Ahmed on the future of IFIs in a post-ODA world:
https://go.cgdev.org/43o0TZZ
October 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
“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
Masood Ahmed on the future of IFIs in a post-ODA world:
https://go.cgdev.org/43o0TZZ
"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
@hanshengchia.bsky.social emphasizes the need for precise, ongoing evaluation of AI tools. Full remarks:
https://bit.ly/42EF4VD
October 24, 2025 at 9:09 PM
"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
@hanshengchia.bsky.social emphasizes the need for precise, ongoing evaluation of AI tools. Full remarks:
https://bit.ly/42EF4VD
"We're preparing for a future where countries have greater ownership and agency, and powering them to be more effective in this resource constrained environment."
At a CGD event, Dr. Sania Nishtar shares how Gavi is navigating the post-aid world with Gavi Leap. Watch:
https://bit.ly/428aAuM
At a CGD event, Dr. Sania Nishtar shares how Gavi is navigating the post-aid world with Gavi Leap. Watch:
https://bit.ly/428aAuM
October 22, 2025 at 7:16 PM
"We're preparing for a future where countries have greater ownership and agency, and powering them to be more effective in this resource constrained environment."
At a CGD event, Dr. Sania Nishtar shares how Gavi is navigating the post-aid world with Gavi Leap. Watch:
https://bit.ly/428aAuM
At a CGD event, Dr. Sania Nishtar shares how Gavi is navigating the post-aid world with Gavi Leap. Watch:
https://bit.ly/428aAuM
Human Safety Net, Talent Beyond Boundaries & CGD recently gathered experts to launch the Green Horizons platform—a global initiative connecting 10,000+ displaced talents to climate-critical jobs.🌱
Learn more about the platform & stay tuned for new work!
https://bit.ly/4f0CFth
Learn more about the platform & stay tuned for new work!
https://bit.ly/4f0CFth
October 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Human Safety Net, Talent Beyond Boundaries & CGD recently gathered experts to launch the Green Horizons platform—a global initiative connecting 10,000+ displaced talents to climate-critical jobs.🌱
Learn more about the platform & stay tuned for new work!
https://bit.ly/4f0CFth
Learn more about the platform & stay tuned for new work!
https://bit.ly/4f0CFth
Cholera deaths are rising across Africa.📈
CGD experts find that despite rising mortality in 2025, US funding has not increased—highlighting further impact of aid cuts. More:
https://bit.ly/4hmWV9L
CGD experts find that despite rising mortality in 2025, US funding has not increased—highlighting further impact of aid cuts. More:
https://bit.ly/4hmWV9L
October 21, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Cholera deaths are rising across Africa.📈
CGD experts find that despite rising mortality in 2025, US funding has not increased—highlighting further impact of aid cuts. More:
https://bit.ly/4hmWV9L
CGD experts find that despite rising mortality in 2025, US funding has not increased—highlighting further impact of aid cuts. More:
https://bit.ly/4hmWV9L
Oct. 30 ➡️ 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, politics, & lessons from the global vaccine effort.
Register in DC or online!
https://bit.ly/42NxPuv
Register in DC or online!
https://bit.ly/42NxPuv
October 21, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Oct. 30 ➡️ 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, politics, & lessons from the global vaccine effort.
Register in DC or online!
https://bit.ly/42NxPuv
Register in DC or online!
https://bit.ly/42NxPuv
The 2025 #AnnualMeetings have come to a close.
Throughout the week, experts gathered at CGD to discuss AI in development, sustainable solutions to the global health financing crisis, building a climate coalition, and more. Stay tuned for highlights!
https://bit.ly/48rfver
Throughout the week, experts gathered at CGD to discuss AI in development, sustainable solutions to the global health financing crisis, building a climate coalition, and more. Stay tuned for highlights!
https://bit.ly/48rfver
October 20, 2025 at 7:18 PM
The 2025 #AnnualMeetings have come to a close.
Throughout the week, experts gathered at CGD to discuss AI in development, sustainable solutions to the global health financing crisis, building a climate coalition, and more. Stay tuned for highlights!
https://bit.ly/48rfver
Throughout the week, experts gathered at CGD to discuss AI in development, sustainable solutions to the global health financing crisis, building a climate coalition, and more. Stay tuned for highlights!
https://bit.ly/48rfver
Happening now! Experts are at CGD to discuss the economic and policy case for prioritizing foundational skills.
With: Jishnu Das, @leecrawfurd.bsky.social, Jo Bourne, Jennifer Swift-Morgan, & @daveevansphd.bsky.social.
Watch the live conversation:
https://bit.ly/4nCEVKH
With: Jishnu Das, @leecrawfurd.bsky.social, Jo Bourne, Jennifer Swift-Morgan, & @daveevansphd.bsky.social.
Watch the live conversation:
https://bit.ly/4nCEVKH
October 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Happening now! Experts are at CGD to discuss the economic and policy case for prioritizing foundational skills.
With: Jishnu Das, @leecrawfurd.bsky.social, Jo Bourne, Jennifer Swift-Morgan, & @daveevansphd.bsky.social.
Watch the live conversation:
https://bit.ly/4nCEVKH
With: Jishnu Das, @leecrawfurd.bsky.social, Jo Bourne, Jennifer Swift-Morgan, & @daveevansphd.bsky.social.
Watch the live conversation:
https://bit.ly/4nCEVKH
Happening now! Alongside the #AnnualMeetings, experts are discussing how we can construct a new shared vision for global development cooperation that works for partner countries, donors, and other stakeholders.
Join the live conversation 🔴⬇️
https://bit.ly/3L2LN5s
Join the live conversation 🔴⬇️
https://bit.ly/3L2LN5s
October 16, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Happening now! Alongside the #AnnualMeetings, experts are discussing how we can construct a new shared vision for global development cooperation that works for partner countries, donors, and other stakeholders.
Join the live conversation 🔴⬇️
https://bit.ly/3L2LN5s
Join the live conversation 🔴⬇️
https://bit.ly/3L2LN5s
Live! Ahead of #COP30, experts are exploring how a climate coalition can align climate ambition with development priorities.🌱
Ft: @rglenner.bsky.social, @drjenwinter.bsky.social, Marcelo PL Medeiros, @ianmitchell1.bsky.social, & Catherine Wolfram.
Tune in 🔴⬇️
https://bit.ly/42G8XVr
Ft: @rglenner.bsky.social, @drjenwinter.bsky.social, Marcelo PL Medeiros, @ianmitchell1.bsky.social, & Catherine Wolfram.
Tune in 🔴⬇️
https://bit.ly/42G8XVr
October 16, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Live! Ahead of #COP30, experts are exploring how a climate coalition can align climate ambition with development priorities.🌱
Ft: @rglenner.bsky.social, @drjenwinter.bsky.social, Marcelo PL Medeiros, @ianmitchell1.bsky.social, & Catherine Wolfram.
Tune in 🔴⬇️
https://bit.ly/42G8XVr
Ft: @rglenner.bsky.social, @drjenwinter.bsky.social, Marcelo PL Medeiros, @ianmitchell1.bsky.social, & Catherine Wolfram.
Tune in 🔴⬇️
https://bit.ly/42G8XVr