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Reform 2.0 at the Global Fund

Amanda Glassman suggests four key reforms for Mark Dybul to lead as the new head of the Global Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria. Top of the list: define and measure performance better. CGD photo composite by Aaron King

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Greenprint for Climate Cooperation

Arvind Subramanian and Aaditya Mattoo propose a new grand bargain to revive climate talks ahead of the next round in Doha. See their Greenprint video and a sneak-peek chapter.

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Owen Barder

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A Running Start

President Obama need not wait until the start of his second term to push forward his vision for development. In a series of five short video clips, CGD experts suggest practical ways to hit the ground running in January. Image: Associated Press

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Five for the Next Four in Global Health

Amanda Glassman lists five things that should be at the top of President Obama’s global health agenda for the next four years. Among them: a strengthened and sustainable PEPFAR, greater transparency, and better defense against superbugs.

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Declining Inequality in Latin America

Inequality in Latin America is finally on the decline thanks to changes in the labor market and smart government policies. Nora Lustig and co-authors ask: can it be sustained? Image: Flickr user _Roberts

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Cameron Trumps Obama v. Romney on Development

On the eve of the US election, UK Prime Minister David Cameron published an op-ed that had some US development types wishing that he were their leader. Others not so much. We offer three views.
Images: Associated Press

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The Buoyant Billions

Two billion people are neither extremely poor nor secure from poverty. Andy Sumner explores the societal implications of these “buoyant billions” on issues such as taxation, governance, and politics.

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Sandy and Development

Will Hurricane Sandy be the wake-up call that Americans need to finally recognize that rapid climate change is upon them and the rest of the world? Image: Associated Press

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Corruption and Development

In a new Global Prosperity Wonkcast, senior fellow William Savedoff discusses two new books on corruption and development and outlines new CGD research that explores the role of the rich and powerful.

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