CGD in the News
U.S. Fund OKs Aid for El Salvador, Expands List
Senior fellow Steve Radelet was interviewed in this Reuters article about the Millennium Challenge Corporation's announcement of five new compact countries.
World Bank graft plan looks to work with countries
CGD vice president Dennis de Tray was quoted in this Reuters article, discussing the World Bank's latest document outlining the Bank's approach to handling corruption in recipient countries.
Good Governance Applies to Firms Too!
CGD's work is cited in this All Africa.com article from Ghana, noting the good governance standard set by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).
Demolitions May Be Mugabe's Biggest Mistake
This article from All Africa.com cites CGD research fellows Todd Moss and Michael Clemens on their recent report on Zimbabwe's crisis.
Economic Crisis Takes Country Back 50 Years
This article appearing in the Zimbabwe Independent is based on a recent CGD note titled, Costs and Causes of Zimbabwe’s Crisis.
Africa Tackles Graft, With Billions in Aid in Play
Senior Fellow Steve Radelet was interviewed for this from the New York Times.
Past Failures Cloud Efforts to Aid Africa
Research fellow Todd Moss was interviewed for this LA Times piece about the G-8 aid proposals. "The record of lots of aid leading to economic growth and transformation is an old idea from the '50s that's never been shown to work," Moss said. "I am very skeptical it will lead to sustained economic growth in Africa, absent of major changes inside some of these countries."
MCC Hammered: In Praise of a bold but unloved aid agency
This Economist article, cited CGD Senior Fellow Steve Radelet and Policy Analyst Mvemba Dizolele.
Bush Aid Initiative for Poor Nations Faces Sharp Budget Cuts and Criticism of Slow Pace
Research Fellow Todd Moss was quoted in this New York Times artilce by Celia Dugger, noting that the Millennium Challenge Corporation is an experiment testing the idea that giving "grants to nations with relatively honest governments, low trade barriers and soundly managed economies will create economic growth and reduce poverty."
New Leadership Begins at the World Bank
Voice of America(VOA) Interview with Nancy Birdsall cites working group recommendations.