Events
While CGD and CGDE in-person events are postponed at this time following guidance from public health officials on dealing with the spread of the coronavirus, we will continue to host some events and meetings online and will place updated announcements on this page as they are organized and confirmed. Thank you for your continued interest in CGD’s work.
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Upcoming
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Past
October 20, 2020
While eight of the world’s ten fastest-growing economies are in Africa, the region as a whole—much like the rest of the world—faces economic...
July 30, 2020
COVID-19 has had an enormous impact on the health systems of developing countries. During this event we will discuss how various developing countries...
June 30, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has had severe economic consequences across Africa. Even as, Africa is still in the middle of the outbreak, some have started...
April 16, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic threatens lives, well-being, and economies in low- and middle-income countries. Yet many of the interventions implemented in...
October 24, 2019
For several years, Africa has gained a reputation as the next frontier for tech and social enterprises. In reality, the startup economy is growing...
October 22, 2019
Global development is increasingly intertwined with state fragility. Poverty is becoming concentrated in fragile states, and conflict, violent...
October 18, 2019
In January 2018, Liberia took a significant step in its nascent democratic history. His Excellency, George Manneh Weah, a celebrated soccer star, was...
April 10, 2019
The infrastructure gap in the developing world needs to be addressed if the global community aims to reach the Sustainable Development Goals. The...
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