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CGD seeks to inform the US government’s approach to international development by bringing evidence to bear on questions of “what works” and proposing reforms to strengthen US foreign assistance tools.

The policies and practices of the US government wield formidable influence on global development. CGD seeks to strengthen US foreign assistance tools with evidence of “what works” and propose reforms grounded in rigorous analysis across the full range of investment, trade, technology and foreign assistance related issues. With high-level US government experience and strong research credentials, our experts are sought out by policymakers for practical ideas to enhance the US’s leading role in promoting progress for all.

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USAID COVID-19 supplies are sitting on a shelf.
September 22, 2021
Blog Post
Four Priorities for the New Leader of USAID’s Global...
Julia Kaufman, Sarah Rose and Janeen Madan Keller
President Biden speaking virtually at the White House COVID summit
September 24, 2021
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Takeaways from the White House COVID Summit: Ending this...
Amanda Glassman and Erin Collinson
An image of a stethoscope with the world map behind it.
July 20, 2021
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Exploring How the US International Development Finance...
Julia Kaufman, Janeen Madan Keller and Rachel Silverman

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