Nov 27, 2012
The Millennium Development Goal of universal primary-school completion has been successful. By 2011, 90 percent of countries had already met the goal; only 19 of 212 countries are unlikely to meet it by 2015.
That is good news for international campaigns and government efforts to get more kids in school. But meeting...
Oct 31, 2012
Pogo famously said: “We have met the enemy and he is us.” That thought underpins my conversation with CGD senior fellow Bill Savedoff on corruption and development. Bill joined me last week after hosting a roundtable discussion with two anti-corruption experts who have recently published books on the issue, Frank...
Oct 24, 2012
Has Barack Obama neglected Africa in his foreign policy? In this interview with BBC News, Todd Moss discusses US engagement with Africa, the strong precedents set by presidents Clinton and Bush, and how Obama measures up.
Oct 23, 2012
The CGD and Social Finance Development Impact Bonds Working Group is designing a new type of investment vehicle to attract private investors who want to do good and do well while delivering development outcomes. My guests this week are two of the group’s three co-chairs: Elizabeth Littlefield, President and CEO of the...
Oct 22, 2012
Is it possible to invest in public services and make a return? In this BBC interview, Senior Fellow Owen Barder discusses the potential of Development Impact Bonds, an approach the draws the private sector into development. With DIBs, private investors would see their money go towards infrastructure, education, and...