The recovery from this crisis is a once in a lifetime opportunity to support a transformation in the economy. A greener, smarter, and fairer economy. #CGDTalks

One of my takeaways from our recent Annual Meetings: A very strong alignment among our membership on the understanding that this is a crisis like no other and requires a response like no other. #CGDTalks #IMFmeetings

The cost-of-living crisis is a problem everywhere. But the part that concerns food & the very availability of food is the most dramatic shock people & countries can face. #IMFNews has a duty to look at the options to help get through this—and we have an urgency to act. #CGDTalks

When parents believe boys are better at math than girls, they create a self-fulfilling prophecy. Center for Global Development, Alex Eble shows that as parent bias goes up, boys test scores increase & girls test scores (and confidence about their future) decrease in Chinese Middle Schools. #CGDtalks

'With our Multilateral Development Banks family, we have a tightly bound group that I think can make a difference in terms of moving ahead to reinforce our global safety net, benefitting the humankind.'

🎙️President Nadia Calviño at #CGDTalks on the margins of the #SpringMeetings

'I am persuaded that the EIB Group will finance the major breakthrough technology that will really make the difference in #ClimateChange & the scaling up of existing technologies to make the green transition a European success.'

President Nadia Calviño, #CGDTalks
#SpringMeetings

'Elbow grease, in the country, with counterparts in the gov/private sector, have really big impact.'

USAID's Atul Gawande discusses the feasibility of tackling lead poisoning with the help of vital contributions from stakeholders at a recent #CGDtalks :
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.AIIB President Jin Liqun recently visited Center for Global Development for a special discussion on institution’s progress, its approach to financing climate change mitigation, and more.

If you missed the live discussion, tune into the recording! 👇 #CGDtalks
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IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva and Center for Global Development President Masood Ahmed will host a #CGDTalks to discuss the outcomes of the Annual #IMFmeetings and policy priorities going forward for a more sustainable, greener and equitable future.
Join us on Friday at 11:15 am EDT! ow.ly/tQsr50C5nl2

Senegal’s Response to COVID-19
Organised by Center for Global Development featuring Amadou Hott
cgdev.org/event/senegals…
#CGDTalks #MEPC #Kebetu #Senegal #Covid19sn

To tackle #LearningPoverty , we need to build resilient #education systems that are inclusive & equitable. To do that, we need to embrace the concept of “Schools Without Walls.” Learning should occur for all children, anywhere, anytime. Jaime Saavedra speaking at #CGDTalks .

Really enjoyed presenting our research on misalignment between GHS & UHC investments with #CGDTalks .

Integrated GHS+UHC systems w/ strong public health measures & safety nets ➡️ innovative, proactive COVID-19 response with widespread support.

Equity & resilience still key gaps.

Today @ #CGDTalks 4 the launch of IMF gender strategy I asked: « Why would you only rely on 50% of the population when you can tap into 100% of talent, creativity, job, creation, wealth generation and tax paying capacity ? » African Development Bank Group #AFAWA

Limiting labor market access to refugees blunts all positive economic benefits that they would otherwise bring. #CGDTalks Center for Global Development

#CGDTalks Pamela Jakiela explains girls can seem to perform better than boys in school because of selection effect of who gets to go (supposing this decision is influenced by abilities)

'From USAID, we're committed to being at the forefront of supporting the health workforce globally, & we recognize that women are it’s backbone, representing an estimated 70% of health workers globally.' - Jamille Bigio, USAID Senior Gender Coordinator & Acting DAA. #CGDTalks

1. Africa CDC joined the  #CGDTalks  conversation on Insights and Lessons Learned from COVAX. Africa CDC highlighted how instrumental  #COVAX  & African Vaccine Acquisition Trust  #AVAT  to get millions in Africa access to  #COVID19Vaccine  at the height of the Pandemic.
Akhona Tshangela

Big sisters play a major role in childrearing in many societies, but their contributions to child development are often ignored in research, policy says Pamela Jakiela at Center for Global Development #BirdsallConference #CGDTalks

We were invited to speak on 🇪🇹 recent stringent proclamation on tobacco & alcohol. Excise taxes are still low & currently underway with MOF, It's a step forward in building a healthy society and our coordinated effort is essential to ensure the implementation. Center for Global Development #CGDTalks

#CGDTalks Center for Global Development #Taskforcereport we have lift off! Changing the narrative from 'sin taxes' to 'health taxes' Tax Justice Network Africa ALVIN MOSIOMA Vincent K Kimosop