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David A. Morse Lecture With Ajay BangaOn the eve of his first annual meeting, World Bank president Ajay Banga discusses the bank’s ambitious roadmap at a time it is being called to lead the world in addressing intertwined challenges of poverty alleviation, development, and climate change. The bank’s evolution aims to give the 78-year-old institution a rejuvenated mission and a new approach that focuses on impact, speed, simplicity, and accessibility. The David A. Morse Lecture was inaugurated in 1994 and supports an annual meeting with a distinguished speaker. It honors the memory of David A. Morse, an active Council on Foreign Relations member for nearly thirty years.
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Haiti’s Troubled Path to DevelopmentHobbled by foreign interventions, political instability, and natural disasters, the former French colony is paralyzed by multiple crises.
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The World Bank Group’s Role in Global DevelopmentSince its founding in 1944, the World Bank has evolved from a lender focused on European reconstruction to the preeminent international institution for economic development and poverty reduction.
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Asset StrippingWhat attitudes toward public infrastructure tell us about the state of the social contract in Nigeria.
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Council of Councils Twelfth Annual ConferenceSessions were held on the future of AI governance, accountability for war crimes in the invasion of Ukraine, reworking the Sustainable Development Goals and the global development model, revitalizing the World Trade Organization, and strengthening the global geopolitical order.
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China’s Growing Influence in Latin AmericaFor more than two decades, China has developed close economic and security ties with many Latin American countries, including Brazil and Venezuela. But Beijing’s growing sway in the region has raised concerns in Washington and beyond.
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Using an SDR Bond Creatively to Boost Concessional and Climate FinanceCombining an SDR with budget funding is the most efficient way to stretch budgeted dollars (and euros) and increased the global supply of concessional financing.
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Domestic Manufacturing Is Essential to India’s Green Energy TransitionDeveloping domestic manufacturing may be a long-term solution for addressing both climate change and poverty in India.
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The Rise and Fall of the BRIAmidst accusations of “debt-trap diplomacy,” Chinese companies seek more overseas direct investment opportunities and fewer foreign contracted projects as Xi’s flagship initiative is stymied by poor risk management.
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A Conversation With David MalpassWorld Bank President David Malpass discusses the overlapping challenges facing developing countries and opportunities for action.
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Prospects and Consequences of China’s Economic SlowdownPanelists discuss the cost of China’s zero-COVID policy, the country’s dwindling economic growth, and the consequences of China’s economic slowdown at home and on its international economic relations.
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Is Western Policy on Migration Holding Africa Back?More than a generous immigration policy, Africa desperately needs help holding on to its precious human capital.
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How to Boost Microfinance in the United StatesThere is a market for microfinance in the United States but a change in regulatory framework is needed for the sector to thrive.
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Global Growth Tracker: World Economies by GDPThis tracker charts the economic growth performance through time of ninety-one countries around the globe.