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BOOKS
May 23, 2006
This new collection of essays sets an agenda for increased American effectiveness in dealing with failed states to promote economic development and international security. It includes an overview of the poorly understood challenge of weak and failed states and case studies by regional policy expert...
May 22, 2006
The Nigerian legislature's decision last week to reject a constitutional amendment that would have permitted President Obasanjo to seek a third term is good news for Nigeria and the rest of the region, notwithstanding valid worries that a new president might attempt to roll back Obasanjo's reform pr...
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May 22, 2006
What works to achieve better health, education and other social outcomes in developing countries? Despite the billions of dollars spent on such programs each year, little is known because rigorous, independent impact evaluations are almost never conducted. The Evaluation Gap Working Group set out to...
CGD in the News
May 22, 2006
The Australian government has just announced it will increase aid spending to $3.1 billion by 2010, from $1.9 billion. This article detailing Australia's plan to provide more funds in the Asia-Pacific region cites CGD's Commitment to Development Index, noting Australia's 2005 scores.