Russia-Ukraine War

The United Nations (UN) estimated that a record number of people would need humanitarian assistance this year—that was without knowing that war was about to break out in the heart of Europe.From the tens of millions expected to be pushed into extreme poverty by food and energy price spikes, to the worst the refugee crisis the world has seen for 80 years and the millions of Ukranian civilians who (either now or in the near future) will require humanitarian assistant, the implications are grave and far reaching. 

As the war in Ukraine continues, CGD experts are exploring how the world’s poorest people are going to be impacted by this conflict, and considering how policymakers should respond.

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The IFIs Should Suspend Russia’s Membership

March 04, 2022
This week, the World Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) announced the suspension of their programming in Russia and Belarus (see here and here).  Similarly, earlier this week, the EBRD board voted to submit a resolution to their governing body to open-endedly suspend financing...
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Understanding Elon Musk's Delivery of Satellite Broadband to Ukraine

March 01, 2022
Following international condemnation of Russia’s attack on Ukraine, most would agree any action supporting Ukraine’s access to information and communication is welcome, and in this case looks like it has active support by both the U.S. and Ukrainian governments. There are some overarching governance...
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International Financial Institutions Must Help the Ukrainian People

February 28, 2022
As we watch with horror and outrage the human toll of Russia’s invasion, we must also anticipate the financial and economic toll and think about what role the international financial institutions (IFIs) can play in alleviating it.
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The MDBs Are Showing Support for Ukraine, But What Will They Do about Russia?

February 24, 2022
In the days leading up to Russia’s attack on Ukraine, the World Bank and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) took steps to bolster Ukraine’s economy with new financing packages. These multilateral development banks (MDBs), alongside the International Monetary Fund and key governm...