Press Releases
Poor Marks for US Civilian Efforts in Pakistan
Washington, D.C. (July 30, 2012)-- A new report card on the US development strategy in Pakistan gives failing marks in key areas but recommends that the United States stay engaged in Pakistan, focus on areas where it has achieved success, channel more funds through other entities, such as the World Bank, and spread previously authorized assistance over more years.
U.S. Can Do Good and Do Well by Supporting Sustainable Energy for All
Washington, D.C. (April 20, 2012)-- The United States could boost U.S. exports, create good jobs, improve livelihoods globally, enhance energy security and reduce the risk of catastrophic climate change by helping to ensure poor people in developing nations have access to clean energy, according to a new report from the Center for Global Development, released Friday at an event that featured keynote remarks by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.
Experts Urge Revamp of U.S. Approach to Pakistan
WASHINGTON, D.C.(June 1, 2011)-U.S. and Pakistani development experts are urging a substantial revamp of the U.S. approach to Pakistan, saying that U.S. efforts to build prosperity in the nuclear-armed nation with a fledgling democratic government, burgeoning youth population, and shadowy intelligence services are not yet on course.
Press Release: Tony Blair: Making Government Work Will Transform Africa
WASHINGTON, D.C.(December 16, 2010)-Tony Blair today set out his vision for a new partnership with Africa, in which the international community supports committed African leaders to transform their countries by making government work better.
Assessment of Rich Nations' Policies to Help Developing World
WASHINGTON,D.C.(November 4, 2010)–The world’s richest countries have made modest progress in improving policies that support development but still have a long way to go, according to a Center for Global Development analysis released just days before Group of 20 leaders are expected to adopt a development action plan at their summit in South Korea.
FRIDE Founder Diego Hidalgo Wins the 2009 Commitment to Development Award for Promoting Development Programs Worldwide
WASHINGTON, D.C.(December 22, 2009)-Diego Hidalgo Schnur, a Spanish philanthropist, academic and businessman, is the 2009 winner of the Commitment to Development “Ideas in Action” Award, sponsored jointly by the Center for Global Development (CGD) and Foreign Policy magazine.
G7 Nations Fare Poorly in Ranking of Wealthy Countries' Policies Benefiting Developing World
WASHINGTON,D.C.(October 22, 2009)-The Group of Seven major industrialized nations fared poorly in the latest assessment of wealthy countries’ policies related to building prosperity in the developing world, with none finishing in the top 10 of the 22 countries ranked, the Center for Global Development announced on Thursday.
Tom Daschle and Cindy McCain Join ONE in Accepting the 2008 Commitment to Development Award
WASHINGTON, D.C.(March 17, 2009)— The Center for Global Development (CGD) and Foreign Policy magazine will present the 2008 Commitment to Development “Ideas in Action” Award to ONE, an advocacy organization that raised awareness of global poverty during the 2008 U.S. presidential elections, at an event at the National Press Club on Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at 4 p.m, on the 13th floor. Cindy McCain and former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle will be on hand to accept the award, along with three ONE volunteers from Florida, New Hampshire, and Colorado.
Todd Stern and Tony Blair Among Political and Business Leaders to Address the Capitol
WASHINGTON,D.C.(February 25, 2009)–Former UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair, will be among the high-level participants meeting with U.S. legislators and business leaders in the Capitol building on March 3 to discuss the challenges and opportunities for U.S. leadership on climate change, it was announced today. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s climate envoy, Todd Stern, will address an afternoon gathering of the event.
Top Policy-Makers and Economists to Hold Symposium about U.S. Action on Climate Change
WASHINGTON,D.C.(February 17, 2009) - U.S. legislators and business leaders will meet with experts on climate change economics and policy at the Senate Hart building in March to discuss the challenges and opportunities for U.S. leadership on climate change, it was announced today. U.S. and international policymakers will join climate experts for the one day bipartisan and bicameral event. The cosponsoring Senators to date are Senators Bingaman (D-NM), McCain (R-AZ), Snowe (R-ME) and Stabenow (D-MI).