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Blog Post
June 14, 2024
For the last four years, CGD has been involved in a range of activities in a bid to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), both internally and externally. This blog outlines some of these activities, what we at CGD have been learning, and what our plans are going forward. We would love inpu...
Blog Post
May 31, 2024
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is up for renewal this year. AGOA is a cornerstone of US-Africa economic relations, and has enjoyed bipartisan support for nearly a quarter century. But it's showing its age. A lot has changed since Bill Clinton signed the bill back in 2000—not least, th...
Blog Post
April 02, 2024
Yesterday, the World Health Organization (WHO) published new guidance aiming to support government officials as they negotiate and implement international agreements on health worker mobility. In an era characterized as a “global scramble” for health workers, what does this guidance say and how can ...
Blog Post
April 02, 2024
“Trade not aid” is a slogan that appeals to certain instincts on both the left and right. The idea being that rich countries can do more for economic development in poor countries by granting them market access than by sending charity. But will market access really stimulate economic growth in laggi...
Blog Post
March 28, 2024
Researchers who want to influence migration policy often struggle to communicate their research and see their findings translated into action. One potential reason is that many researchers ignore the outsized role of the public. Based on a new CGD Working Paper, this blog explores four key questions...