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February 4, 2014

Getting Serious about Underperformance of the African Growth and Opportunity Act: Policy Options for Supporting Trade Potential in Africa

With the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) scheduled to expire in September 2015, the US Congress and Obama Administration will need to consider its status this year.

Benjamin Leo and Vijaya Ramachandran

January 30, 2014

Maximizing Access to Energy: Estimates of Access and Generation for the Overseas Private Investment Corporation’s Portfolio

We conservatively estimate that more than 60 million additional people in poor nations could gain access to electricity if the Overseas Private Investment Corporation were allowed to invest in natural gas projects, not just renewables.

Todd Moss and Benjamin Leo

November 10, 2013

FAO Report Frequently Asked Questions

This document covers ten common questions regarding the FAO itself and CGD's new report.

Vijaya Ramachandran

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