Events

CGD is committed to building an organization that embraces diversity and fosters inclusivity. We value diversity across intersectional dimensions, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, geographic location, and gender. As such, our public events aim to bring together relevant expertise and a balance of perspectives. Read our diversity commitments for public events here.

Events

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Nov

3

9:30—12:30 PM

Center for Global Development

2055 L Street NW

- Fifth Floor

Women's Economic Empowerment: What Works and How to Measure It

Co-hosted by Data2X/UN Foundation, the International Development Research Centre, and CGD, the session will discuss, first, new evidence on what works to empower women economically and, second, how to measure the subjective dimension of economic...

Nov

2

11:00—5:00 PM

Center for Global Development

2055 L Street NW

- Fifth Floor

The Birdsall House Conference on Women: Beyond-Aid Approaches to Promoting Gender Equality

The Birdsall House Conference Series on Women seeks to identify and bring attention to leading research and scholarly findings on women’s empowerment in the fields of development economics, behavioral economics, and political economy.

Oct

20

1:00—5:00 PM

Center for Global Development

2055 L Street NW

- Fifth Floor

Girl Summit DC 2016: Keeping Our Promises to Adolescent Girls

Please join the International Women's Health Coalition, Center for Global Development, Girls Not Brides USA, and Population Council for the 3rd Annual GIRL SUMMIT DC: "Keeping Our Promises to Adolescent Girls".

Jun

23

2:30—5:00 PM

Center for Global Development

2055 L Street NW

- Fifth Floor

Gender, Civil Registration and Vital Statistics, and Legal Identification: Where Are the Gaps and How Can We Close Them?

Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) is a fundamental data collection system for countries and a critical enabler of access to services and participation in civic life for individuals. However, women face unique barriers to accessing CRVS s...

Jun

9

9:30—12:30 PM

Center for Global Development

2055 L Street NW

- Fifth Floor

How Multilateral Development Banks Track Gender Equality

Through its Gender and Development Program, CGD is examining donor institutions’ various approaches to promoting gender equality and tracking gender-related results. Join Senior Fellows Mayra Buvinic and Charles Kenny for the next step in this ...

Jun

1

4:00—5:30 PM

Center for Global Development

2055 L Street NW

- Fifth Floor

Advancing Women’s Leadership: How Can We Support Women Political Leaders in Africa and Beyond?

Evidence shows that when women have the opportunity to serve as political leaders, governments are not only more inclusive but also perform better. Women politicians are shown to champion policies improving health services and education systems, and ...

Mar

16

1:15—2:45 PM

US Mission to the UN

799 United Nations Plaza

(across from UN Building)

Gender Equality: The Basis for Sustainable Infrastructure and Services

How can development practitioners best contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? What approaches are most effective in promoting gender equality and social inclusion? The adoption of the SDGs is an opportune time to d...

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