Publications

This paper argues that US energy development policy toward developing countries should change its position on how it sees renewables and national gas investment. The authors argue that more than an es...chevron_right

This paper examines the advantages of using median household consumption expenditure (or income) per capita as a way to measure the material well-being, as well as changes in well-being, of people in ...chevron_right

This paper examines the evidence for systematic mispricing in Switzerland’s commodity trading. By looking across 244 countries and 2,596 commodity categories, the authors find that: 1) the average pri...chevron_right

This paper reviews the 12 lessons the Center for Global Development (CGD) has learned as a results-oriented think tank during the first 12 years of its existence. They include research 'freshness', fr...chevron_right

This brief explains why results-based payment systems in foreign aid are likely to be less vulnerable to corruption than traditional input-tracking approaches. The authors argue that by paying recipie...chevron_right

This essay looks at the way the World Bank raises funds, particularly for its International Development Association (IDA), which provides grants and concessional loans to the world's poorest countrie...chevron_right

This paper reviews the triumphs and troubles of the microfinance industry. It then sets forth a frame for assessing the impact of microfinance. The author concludes that microcredit stimulates small-s...chevron_right

This report explores the root causes and challenges surrounding sub-Saharan Africa’s slow progress in improving the availability and quality of data. According to the authors, the four main challenges...chevron_right

Looking at public attitude surveys for 42 African and Latin American countries,this paper examines how well the US has implemented its principle to align assistance programs with the needs of developi...chevron_right

This paper proposes changes and reforms to the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). In light of the appointment of a new US Global AIDS Coordinator, the authors highlight compelling...chevron_right

This paper examines student achievement levels among 10-18 year old children in rural Bangladesh and how the amount of time spent in school affects learning. Overall, the authors say that data on thes...chevron_right

This paper lays out five sets of constraints that may hinder the adoption and effective use of savings products and services by the poor. These include 1) transaction costs, 2) lack of trust and regul...chevron_right

This study explores whether a diversification of payments would enhance climate benefits in the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) program. The findings indicate that...chevron_right

This paper looks at the challenges of expanding wind and solar power (WSP) in South Africa, and other countries. It argues that well-designed deployment strategies, as well as low-cost open source dat...chevron_right

This paper explores the contributions made by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to the rise in life expectancy and decline of child mortality in Afghanistan. The author argues that t...chevron_right