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Haiti Makes Visa List
The U.S. decision to include Haiti in a temporary employment visa program could mean more money for poor Haitians than the entire U.S. earthquake reconstruction budget. Michael Clemens shares the story behind CGD’s effort to get Haiti added to the list.

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Overselling Broadband?
Universal broadband sounds great and there is a global push to make it happen, even in very poor countries. Senior fellow Charles Kenny says not so fast: evidence of big benefits is lacking. Image: flickr user Arrano/ cc

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Global Health and the New Bottom Billion
Most of the world’s poor people live in large, rapidly growing middle-income countries. Amanda Glassman and Andy Sumner argue that focusing global health funding on poor countries no longer makes sense. Image: Trinity Care Foundation / cc

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Global Health and the New Bottom Billion – Amanda Glassman

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Michael Clemens

Senior Fellow

Michael Clemens leads CGD's Migration and Development initiative. His research focuses on the effects of international migration on people from and in developing countries. He also serves as CGD’s research manager, directing the Center’s engagement with the academic research community.

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