Publication

May 2011

Development finance is at a turning point. There is talk about a “triple revolution of goals, actors and tools.” As much of Asia grows its way out of poverty, aid will increasingly be focused on Africa and on countries plagued by instability, or with governments unable to meet the basic needs of their populations. A growing share of development finance will be directed to tackling global public goods — like climate change, conflict prevention, and public health. Responsibility for addressing global challenges will increasingly be borne by coalitions that cut across states, the private sector, and civil society.

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Author Nemat Shafik
Series CGD Working Papers
Issue 250
Publisher Center for Global Development (CGD)
Copyright © 2011 Center for Global Development (CGD)
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