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Save to My PortfolioCould the WTO Better Serve the Poor?

Monday, November 09, 2009
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Washington, DC

Could the WTO Better Serve the Poor?While developing countries struggle to improve their economic status in an environment of increased globalization and trade, the World Trade Organization's dispute settlement mechanism continues to disproportionately benefit wealthy nations. On November 9, Brookings will hold a discussion on recent efforts and suggested proposals to help developing countries overcome hurdles imposed by the WTO. Read More

World Trade Organization, Developing Countries, Trade Disputes, Trade, Globalization

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioTackling HIV/AIDS in Africa: From Knowledge to Behavior Change

Richard Joseph, November 04, 2009, The Brookings Institution

Tackling HIV/AIDS in Africa: From Knowledge to Behavior ChangeOn October 29 President Zuma surprised the South African Parliament by announcing the need to "respond with urgency and resolve" to the "devastating impact of HIV and AIDS" on the nation. Richard Joseph discusses recent efforts to combat this disease in Africa and what can be done to facilitate further effective and humane action. Read More

Africa, Global Health, Development, Developing Countries

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe U.S. Should Encourage Structural Transformation Strategies in Africa

Ernest Aryeetey, November 03, 2009, The Brookings Institution

The U.S. Should Encourage Structural Transformation Strategies in AfricaU.S. Deputy Secretary of Treasury Neal Wolin's visit to three African nations demonstrates the commitment by the current administration to African development issues. Ernest Aryeetey urges Deputy Secretary Wolin to focus on sustainable development and encourage countries to establish frameworks for long-term growth. Read More

Africa, Development, Developing Countries, Global Poverty, Economic Development

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioIndia and a Carbon Deal

Urjit R. Patel, November 02, 2009, The Brookings Institution

India and a Carbon DealThere is an emerging consensus among governments that aggressive climate change mitigation would be desirable, though they remain divided about how the associated burden should be shared. Urjit Patel argues that a burden sharing criterion which involves emissions permit allocation to each developing country would be a fair deal and discusses how this would affect India. Read More

India , India's Economy, Climate Change, Environment, Global Environment

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Save to My PortfolioTeaching and Learning in Emergencies, Chronic Crises, and Early Recovery

Tuesday, October 27, 2009
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Washington, DC

Reuters/Crack Palinggi - Indonesian students sit in their makeshift classroom at a school yard after an earthquake destroyed their classroom in Padang.In contexts of crisis and emergency, resuming education delivery is increasingly regarded as a vital part of the humanitarian response and plays an important role in protecting citizens while laying a sustainable foundation for recovery, peace, and development. The Center for Universal Education convened a consultative workshop on October 27 with the Inter-Agency Network on Education in Emergencies (INEE) focused on the development of the INEE Guidance Notes on Teaching and Learning in Emergencies, Chronic Crises, and Early Recovery. Read More

International Education, Education, Development, Developing Countries, Global Poverty

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioIraq's Economy Needs More Than Security

Raj M. Desai, October 23, 2009, The Brookings Institution

Iraq's Economy Needs More Than SecurityAlthough violence in Iraq has decreased, Raj Desai states other transitions are needed before U.S. businesses feel comfortable about the Iraqi investment climate. In addition to security, Desai offers three sets of fundamental reforms to convince investors that Iraq is really "open for business." Read More

Iraq, Economic Development, Development, Developing Countries, Middle East

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioTracking the Global Economic Recovery: Insights on the IMF's New World Economic Outlook

Laurence Chandy, Geoffrey Gertz and Johannes F. Linn, October 21, 2009, The Brookings Institution

Tracking the Global Economic Recovery: Insights on the IMF's New World Economic OutlookIn May 2009, Laurence Chandy, Geoffrey Gertz and Johannes Linn examined the global impact of the financial crisis based on data from the IMF’s April World Economic Outlook (WEO). Following the release of a new WEO database released earlier this month, they appraise their previous assertions and analyze the salient features of the global economic recovery. Read More

Economic Development, Global Financial Crisis, Global Economics, Developing Countries, Development

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioU.S. Private Philanthropy

Homi Kharas, October 20, 2009, The Brookings Institution

U.S. Private PhilanthropyA striking gap has emerged in the United States between official government aid and private aid. As the U.S. government reviews its external development assistance, some believe the deliberations will not reflect how those outside Washington think about development. Homi Kharas discusses what motivates private aid donors and the impact they make. Read More

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

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioExpanding the Financial Services Frontier: Lessons From Mobile Phone Banking in Kenya

Mwangi S. Kimenyi and Njuguna S. Ndung'u, October 16, 2009, The Brookings Institution

Expanding the Financial Services Frontier: Lessons From Mobile Phone Banking in KenyaAccess to financial services is crucial to economic growth and poverty reduction, yet a large proportion of households in developing countries lack access to financial services. Brookings expert Mwangi Kimenyi and Njuguna S. Ndung’u, Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya, discuss the Kenyan experience with mobile phone banking and how this technology can expand the financial services frontier. Read More

Africa, Financial Services, Telecommunications, Technology, Technology and Development

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioAfrica's (Large)4 Problem

Mwangi S. Kimenyi, October 15, 2009, The Brookings Institution

Africa's (Large)<sup>4</sup> ProblemThere is wide agreement that the African developmental problem is largely rooted in its institutions. Mwangi Kimenyi discusses the link between size and the quality of governance in African countries. Read More

Africa, Global Governance, Development, Developing Countries, Global Poverty

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioCase Study on Aid Effectiveness in Tajikistan

Rustam Aminjanov, Matin Kholmatov and Firuz Kataev, October 14, 2009, The Brookings Institution

Official Development Aid grew significantly from 1992 to 2006; and transformed from mostly humanitarian aid and food assistance to financing the reforms and development of Tajikistan. In this case study, Rustam Aminjanov, Matin Kholmatov, and Firuz Kataev present Tajikistan's perspective of, experiences with, and challenges to foreign aid. Read More

Foreign Aid, Development, Developing Countries, Global Poverty, Central Asia

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioDo Philanthropic Citizens Behave Like Governments?

Raj M. Desai and Homi Kharas, October 06, 2009, The Brookings Institution

Do Philanthropic Citizens Behave Like Governments?Rapid growth in private development aid raises a host of questions regarding the allocation of aid and its selectivity across recipient countries. Raj Desai and Homi Kharas analyze giving patterns from two large, internet-based non-profit organizations and discuss the need for private and official aid partnerships. Read More

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

PAST EVENT

Save to My PortfolioContemporary Development Challenges in Kenya

Thursday, October 01, 2009
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Washington, DC

In October 2009 a high-level delegation of officials from the office of the president and government of Kenya visited the Brookings Institution. The event, which was hosted by the Africa Growth Initiative, included discussion on the key political, economic, and social challenges currently affecting Kenya’s development. Read More

Africa, Development, Developing Countries, Global Poverty, Global Economics

PAST EVENT

Save to My PortfolioNigerian Foreign Minister Chief Ojo Maduekwe on the Nigeria-U.S. Partnership

Wednesday, September 30, 2009
9:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Washington, DC

Nigerian Foreign Minister Chief Ojo Maduekwe on the Nigeria-U.S. PartnershipOn September 30, the Brookings Institution hosted Chief Ojo Maduekwe, the foreign minister of Nigeria, for a conversation on the U.S.-Nigeria partnership, and the challenges and opportunities for democratic and economic reform and regional stability in Africa's most populous country. Read More

Nigeria, Africa, Economic Development, Foreign Policy, Global Economics

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioNon-G-20 Developing Countries and the G-20 Summit: Perspectives on Global Leadership

Homi Kharas, September 27, 2009, NPGL Soundings: September 2009

What did the Pittsburgh G-20 Summit offer non-G-20 developing countries? Homi Kharas examines the Summit talks and how the interests of developing countries in this group were not adequately addressed. Read More

G-20 Summit, Developing Countries, Global Governance, Global Economics, Global Financial Crisis

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