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Public Childcare, Labor Market Outcomes of Caregivers, and Child Development

Orazio Attanasio et al.

September 25, 2025

The Hemicycle of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe

Remarks to the European Parliament on EFSD/ EFSD+

Mikaela Gavas

September 24, 2025

A USAID official oversees emergency supplies being loaded at the tarmac

Analyzing USAID Program Disruptions: Implications for PEPFAR Programming and Beneficiaries

Ramona Godbole

September 17, 2025

Financing of Healthcare Supply Chains in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Pete Baker et al.

September 30, 2025

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A New Vintage of Populism in Latin America? The Perils of the New Paradigm

Mauricio Cárdenas

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Enrique Sanz Posse

February 23, 2024

As the politics of polarization gain traction and electoral support, a new vintage of populism is emerging in Latin America. This new version shares some aspects with the type of cultural populism now common in advanced economies that divides societies into antagonistic camps. But there are also imp...

Bogota, La Candelaria historical district

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The Importance of Knowledge in Uncertain Times

Mauricio Cárdenas

November 21, 2023

On October 27, 2023, Mauricio Cárdenas, distinguished non-resident fellow, delivered remarks on "the importance of knowledge in uncertain times" during the closing panel of the Inter-American Development Bank's Knowledge Week.

POLICY PAPER

Forest-Based Carbon Markets: Pitfalls and Opportunities

Mauricio Cárdenas

and

Juan José Guzmán Ayala

November 13, 2023

Forest-based carbon markets could become an important source of income for countries in Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Estimates indicate that under high carbon prices the carbon credits market could reach US$30 billion per year by 2030.

CGD NOTE

COVID-19 in Colombia: Impact and Policy Responses

Mauricio Cárdenas

and

Humberto Martínez Beltrán

July 27, 2020

In this note, we review Colombia's handling of the COVID-19 crisis. The first line of policy response slowed down the pace of contagion and avoided excess deaths, providing additional time to strengthen the health system and increase ICU capacity. However, the challenges that remain are significant....

POLICY PAPER

How to Prioritize Early Childhood? A Note on the Recent Experience in Colombia

Mauricio Cárdenas

and

Ana María Cadena

May 27, 2020

This paper assesses Colombia’s recent expansion in comprehensive early childhood care, underscoring the importance of strong high-level political commitment, inter-institutional coordination and stable financing.

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Public Childcare, Labor Market Outcomes of Caregivers, and Child Development

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Remarks to the European Parliament on EFSD/ EFSD+

CGD NOTE

Analyzing USAID Program Disruptions: Implications for PEPFAR Programming and Beneficiaries

POLICY PAPER

Financing of Healthcare Supply Chains in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Economic Impacts of AMR

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Modelling the Global Economic Impact of Antimicrobial Resistance in Humans

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The Global Direct Inpatient Cost of Antimicrobial Resistance

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Costing Antimicrobial Resistance Interventions

REPORT

Forecasting the Fallout from AMR

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A New Vintage of Populism in Latin America? The Perils of the New Paradigm

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The Importance of Knowledge in Uncertain Times

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Forest-Based Carbon Markets: Pitfalls and Opportunities

CGD NOTE

COVID-19 in Colombia: Impact and Policy Responses

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How to Prioritize Early Childhood? A Note on the Recent Experience in Colombia

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Public Childcare, Labor Market Outcomes of Caregivers, and Child Development

TESTIMONY

Remarks to the European Parliament on EFSD/ EFSD+

CGD NOTE

Analyzing USAID Program Disruptions: Implications for PEPFAR Programming and Beneficiaries

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Financing of Healthcare Supply Chains in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

WORKING PAPER

Modelling the Global Economic Impact of Antimicrobial Resistance in Humans

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The Global Direct Inpatient Cost of Antimicrobial Resistance

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Forest-Based Carbon Markets: Pitfalls and Opportunities

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