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Save to My PortfolioA Call to Action for Global Early Child Development

Thursday, December 04, 2008
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Washington, DC

On December 4, the Wolfensohn Center for Development at Brookings and the Committee for Economic Development will host a discussion on the importance of early child development and its impact on sustainable economic development in the developing world. Read More

Development, Developing Countries, Education

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioExpecting the Unexpected: Macroeconomic Volatility and Climate Policy

Warwick J. McKibbin, Adele Morris and Peter J. Wilcoxen, November 2008, The Brookings Institution

The global financial crisis stresses the importance of developing a global climate architecture that can withstand major economic disruptions. In a new working paper, Warwick McKibbin, Adele Morris, and Peter Wilcoxen examine the effects of unanticipated macroeconomic shocks to growth in developing countries or a global financial crisis on the performance of three climate policy regimes: a globally-harmonized carbon tax; a global cap and trade system; and the McKibbin-Wilcoxen hybrid. Read More

Climate and Energy Economics, Climate Change, Development, Developing Countries, Global Economics

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioBetter Aid: Responding to Gaps in Effectiveness

Homi Kharas and Johannes F. Linn, November 2008, The Brookings Institution

Better Aid: Responding to Gaps in EffectivenessDespite increasing aid volume and ministerial promises and commitments, there are gaps in the effectiveness of development aid. Using a two-pronged approach, Homi Kharas and Johannes Linn analyze these gaps and provide useful recommendations so that the aid architecture can be strengthened, aid flows coordinated and development sustainable—ultimately making aid better. Read More

Foreign Aid, Developing Countries, Economic Development, Global Economics, Global Poverty

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioScaling Up: A Framework and Lessons for Development Effectiveness from Literature and Practice

Arntraud Hartmann and Johannes F. Linn, October 2008, The Brookings Institution

Scaling up—expanding, adapting, and sustaining successful projects, programs, or policies over time—can substantially reduce poverty. To improve the effectiveness of development programs, Arntraud Hartmann and Johannes Linn outline the key aspects that allow for scaling up to occur. This framework includes the implementation phases of development interventions—monitoring, evaluating, planning and effective management. Hartmann and Linn also reflect on lessons learned, case studies, and implications for aid and aid donors. Read More

Development, Developing Countries, Economic Development, Foreign Aid, Global Economics

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioCan the West Save Africa?

William Easterly, October 2008, The Brookings Institution

Can the West Save Africa?In a new working paper, William Easterly examines the Western efforts to “save Africa.” He argues that little has been learned over the years with the aid to Africa effort and that it has merely been a cycling of aid ideas. Read More

Africa, Foreign Aid, Development, Global Poverty, Developing Countries

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe Experience with Regional Economic Cooperation Organizations: Lessons for Central Asia

Johannes F. Linn and Oksana Pidufala, October 2008, The Brookings Institution

Central Asia has attempted to strengthen its regional integration and cooperation since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Johannes Linn and Oksana Pidufala globally examine regional cooperation initiatives and organizations, and analyze functions and performance to draw lessons for the future success of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program. Read More

Economic Development, Central Asia, Development, Developing Countries, Global Economics

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe G-20 Summit: What’s It All About?

Lex Rieffel, October 27, 2008, The Brookings Institution

In new commentary, Lex Rieffel examines the upcoming G-20 financial summit in Washington, scheduled for November 15, and discusses recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the discussions and the governance structure. Read More

Global Governance, Development, Developing Countries, Global Poverty

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe G20 Summit: Could the Financial Crisis Push Global Governance Reform?

Colin I. Bradford and Johannes F. Linn, October 24, 2008, The Brookings Institution

The G20 Summit: Could the Financial Crisis Push Global Governance Reform?President Bush recently announced that he has invited the G20, or the heads of state from the top 20 industrialized and developing economies, to join an economic summit in Washington on November 15. According to Johannes Linn and Colin Bradford, inviting the full G20 to discuss the current global financial crisis represents a critical step in reforming financial and economic stability, relations and institutions. Read More

Global Governance, Economic Development, Developing Countries, Emerging Markets, Global Economics

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioSmart Aid and Accelerated Growth: What an Obama Victory Can Mean for Africa

Richard Joseph, October 24, 2008, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Smart Aid and Accelerated Growth: What an Obama Victory Can Mean for AfricaIn a speech delivered before the Department of Political Science, Faculty of the Social Sciences at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria prior to the U.S. presidential election, Richard Joseph reflects on what a win by Barack Obama could mean for Africa, with regard to aid and smart growth. Read More

Africa, Foreign Aid, Global Economics, Development, Developing Countries

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioA Better Place for the Peace Corps

Lex Rieffel, Fall 2008, World View, Volume 21, Number 3

A Better Place for the Peace CorpsThe Peace Corps, although the standard of excellence for international volunteering, remains constrained by budget issues and low numbers of volunteers. In a recent World View article, Lex Rieffel proposes the creation of a Corporation for International Study and Service that includes the Peace Corps as one solution and outlines potential benefits. Read More

Peace Corps, Volunteering, Civil Service, Civil Society, Diplomacy

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioDemocracies: In a League of their Own?

Ted Piccone, October 2008, The Brookings Institution

Democracies: In a League of their Own?Ted Piccone outlines several versions of the League of Democracies concept that has reemerged during the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign. Though it finds support in both conservative and liberal circles, Piccone argues that the current framework will not succeed in today’s political environment. However, Piccone believes democracy promotion should remain a top priority for the next administration, and he offers recommendations for strengthening multilateral approaches. Read More

Democracy Promotion, International Organizations, Human Rights, International Relations, United Nations

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioAccelerating the Creation of Enterprise Societies: A New Nigerian Mindset

Richard Joseph, October 22, 2008, The 14th Nigerian Economic Summit

Speaking at the 14th Nigerian Economic Summit, Richard Joseph reflects on governance and institutional capacity building in Nigeria, with respect to how Nigeria can confront its economic challenges and move to sustained growth.  Read More

Africa, Economic Development, Governance, Global Governance, Sustainable Development

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioScaling Up Through Aid: The Real Challenge

Arntraud Hartmann and Johannes F. Linn, October 2008, The Brookings Institution

Scaling Up Through Aid: The Real ChallengeScaling up—expanding, adapting, and sustaining successful projects, programs, or policies over time—can substantially reduce poverty. Johannes Linn and Arntraud Hartmann outline the actions that bilateral and multilateral donors and private aid agencies need to take in order to support scaling up for effective, sustainable development. Read More

Development, Developing Countries, Economic Development, Foreign Aid, Global Economics

PAST EVENT

Save to My PortfolioThe Future of Foreign Aid

Wednesday, October 15, 2008
12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Washington, DC

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Sadako Ogata and a refugee girl at a camp for Romany refugees from Kosovo.On October 15, 2008, Brookings hosted Sadako Ogata, President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), for a briefing on the topic of foreign aid effectiveness and the future of aid. Read More

Foreign Aid, Development, Developing Countries, Global Poverty

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioStalled Youth Transitions in the Middle East

Navtej Dhillon and Djavad Salehi-Isfahani, October 2008, The Brookings Institution

The confluence of economic growth in the Middle East and millions of youth ready to hit the job market could be a recipe for prosperity. However, young people are encountering numerous obstacles. Navtej Dhillon, Director of the Middle East Youth Initiative, and Djavad Salehi-Isfahani, Visiting Fellow at the Wolfensohn Center for Development, argue that the root cause of youth exclusion lies in the institutions that mediate transitions from school to work and family formation. Read More

Middle East, Economic Mobility, Labor Markets, Marriage and Family Formation, Developing Countries

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Johannes F. Linn

Executive Director, Wolfensohn Center for Development

A former World Bank vice president for Europe and Central Asia, Johannes Linn is the executive director of the Wolfensohn Center for Development, and focuses on international development and global governance issues.
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ExpertJulia B. Isaacs

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ExpertDarrell M. West

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