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WTO Candidate Interviews: Alan Kyerematen and Taeho Bark
Lawrence MacDonald continues his series of interviews with candidates to be the next director-general of the WTO. This week, two trade ministers—Alan Kyerematen of Ghana and Taeho Bark of South Korea.
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US Food Aid Reform
A White House proposal to replace some in-kind US food aid with cash faces stiff resistance. Senior fellow Kim Elliott hopes President Obama will push ahead with the plan that would save money and get food to the hungry much faster.
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Japan and the Asian Development Bank
Haruhiko Kuroda’s decision to step down as ADB president sets off a scramble to pick his successor. CGD's Scott Morris urges an open, competitive selection process.
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Getting to Normal in Sudan
Kate Almquist Knopf, former USAID mission director in Sudan, makes the surprising argument that it’s time for Washington to normalize diplomatic relations with Sudan and South Sudan, violence notwithstanding. New report and Wonkcast.
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Greenprint: A New Approach to Cooperation on Climate Change
Forget cash for cuts. Aaditya Mattoo and Arvind Subramanian have new formula: emerging-power leadership, a focus on tech, and limited trade action against carbon.
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Evaluating the US Response to AIDS
A report for Congress from the prestigious Institute of Medicine offers suggestions to increase the effectiveness of PEPFAR, the US program for AIDS relief. Mead Over highlights key recommendations. (Hint: gather and publish better data.)
Read Full StoryMyanmar and Donors: Together Again
Myanmar’s creditors have concluded “an exceptionally generous deal” for clearing its debt arrears. David Roodman, who had recommended a more measured approach, takes stock. Image: AP
Read Full StoryNot Your Father's WTO
The nine candidates vying for the top spot at the World Trade Organization look different than those who came before. Does it matter? Kimberly Elliott and Arvind Subramanian disagree in the latest Wonkcast.
Read Full StoryA Call for US Leadership
The United States must be a leader in global development, US Sen. Richard Lugar said on accepting the CGD–Foreign Policy Commitment to Development Award. Photos/Video.
Read Full StoryA Global Climate Agency Led by the BRICS
It’s in China’s own best interest to lead the way in the creation of a new global climate agency, in coalition with other BRICS. Nancy Birdsall and Lawrence MacDonald argue that this seemingly crazy idea makes sense. Image: Hu guolin - Imaginechina
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