CGD in the News
One of These 9 People Will Lead the World Trade Organization (Washington Post)
Senior Fellow Kimberly Ann Elliott's recent blog post and Vice President Lawrence MacDonald's interviews of WTO candidates are featured in a Washington Post piece on the positions of the potential new leaders of the WTO and their likelihood of selection.
World Bank Aims to End Extreme Poverty by 2030 (IPS)
Following a recent speech in Washington by World Bank President Jim Kim, Senior Fellow Charles Kenny is quoted in an IPS article on the new the direction of the World Bank.
The H-1B Opportunity (Slate-Moneybox)
In a recent Slate-Moneybox article, Senior Fellow Michael Clemens looks at one Indian firm to highlight the increase in productivity as a result of H-1 B visas.
Why is Coffee the Only Thing Americans Buy 'Fair Trade'? (Foreign Policy)
Senior Fellow Kimberly Ann Elliott's policy report is quoted in a Foreign Policy article discussing why consumers are more willing to pay for higher priced coffee than other fair trade goods.
The Global Gay-Rights Revolution (Bloomberg Businessweek)
Senior Fellow Charles Kenny writes his weekly column in Bloomberg Businessweek on the growing global acceptance of gay rights.
The African Century (Foreign Policy)
Senior Fellow and Vice President for Programs Todd Moss is quoted in a Foreign Affaris article on the importance of governance on the road towards growth.
BRICS Nations Reveal World Bank Alternative (NPR)
NPR's David Greene interviewed Senior Fellow Arvind Subramanian on the outcome of the BRICS Summitt held in Durban, South Africa.
Bank Restructuring in Cyprus: A Step in the Right Direction but Too Late to Avoid Prolonged Recession (CNN)
Senior Fellow Liliana Rojas-Suarez is interviewed by CNN on the financial crisis in Greece.
The Final Frontier (Foreign Policy)
Vice president for programs and senior fellow Todd Moss writes an article for Foreign Policy with Ross Thotte on the opportunity for lucrative private investment in Africa.
CIDA Merger with Foreign Affairs May Help the Poor (The Star)
After Canada's announcment that CIDA will be folded into the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, senior fellow and director for Europe Owen Barder is quoted in The Star on how the merger has the opportunity to help eliminate harmful trade policy.