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Rethinking Economic Growth: Towards Productive and Inclusive Arab Societies

This report from the ILO outlines a new way of thinking about economic growth and inclusion in the Arab states.

Think Global, Act Global: Confronting Global Factors Influencing Conflict & Fragility

This brief from the OECD summarizes the recent Berlin Policy Forum which stressed the need for global action to prevent violent conflict and fragility.
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How Long Will It Take to Lift One Billion People Out of Poverty ?

In a new working paper from The World Bank, Martin Ravallion analyzes two scenarios for reducing the number of people living below $1.25 a day by one billion.

US Spending in Haiti: The Need for Greater Transparency and Accountability

In this report from the Center for Global Development, Vijaya Ramachandran and Julie Walz highlight the need for more transparency and accountability regarding the aid inflows from the U.S.

Struggles With Local Water Security in Ethiopia

This report from the Overseas Development Institute explores the drivers of water insecurity, responses from water stressed communities, and recommendations for policy action to address these issues.

Donors, Aid and Taxation in Developing Countries: An Overview

In this report from the International Center for Taxation and Development, the authors identify a series of key issues that demand attention if donors are to improve the quality of their support for tax reform.

The New Deal for Africa: Illustrative Proposals for a Comprehensive U.S.-Africa Trade & Investment Initiative

In this new report from the Africa Program at the Wilson Center, Steve McDonald explains a strategy for further U.S. economic engaged with the African continent.

Conflict Gold 101

This video from Raise Hope for Congo outlines the details of Congo’s conflict gold trade and puts the spotlight on jewelry companies who can play a role in reforming this deadly trade.

Behavioral Design: A New Approach to Development Policy

In this paper from the Center for Global Development, Saugato Datta and Sendhil Mullainathan offer an innovating to analyze development policy using behavioral economic techniques.

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