Center for Global Development

23.08.2007 A U.S.-based humanitarian group has turned down $45 million a year of federal money to provide food aid abroad, maintaining that U.S. purchasing requirements may hurt some of the very people the food aims to help.

11.07.2007 The White House recently held a conference on "Advancing Social Justice in the Americas." Though the United States has typically focused on free trade, narcotics, and military policy in the region, the Bush administration should shift its priorities toward social justice, says a Washington-based non-profit think tank.

26.05.2007 A large majority of respondents in an ongoing poll oppose the current process and voting system that will produce the World Bank’s next president. While the survey is not being randomly conducted, it's noteworthy for who the respondents are.

05.04.2007 IMF lending to Latin America has practically stopped due to large private capital inflows, macroeconomic stability and substantial accumulation of international reserves in many countries in the region. Moreover, some of the countries have paid-off their IMF debts in advance and are preparing to create alternative regional financial institutions. Is the IMF still relevant for the region?

03.04.2007 In the ongoing battle against global poverty, African countries continue to present the greatest challenge, says the Center for Global Development. The new book African Development offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the issues, actors, and institutions involved.