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European Union members are collectively the largest aid donor in the world and give over half of global aid, and the EU’s policies have a major bearing on global development—from migration, to trade, agriculture and security.  CGD is bringing its innovative thinking and evidence-based, practical propositions to the unique European context.

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November 28, 2017
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EU-Africa Summit: Shaping the Future of Migration Today
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July 18, 2016
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Towards Safety: Subsidiary Protection for Survival Migrants
Hannah Postel and Owen Barder

Would you believe us if we told you approximately half of those granted asylum in the EU qualified for other reasons from the formal 1951 Geneva Refugee Convention definition of a “well-founded fear of persecution”? It turns out to be true. The details of refugee status determination are little noticed, but it turns out that international protection can also be granted through “subsidiary” and “humanitarian” designations.

July 18, 2016
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British Trade after Brexit: It's Complicated
Kimberly Ann Elliott

While the United Kingdom (UK) is working out its relationship status with Europe, it will also have to resolve its trade relations with the rest of the world. The UK will need to establish the foundation on which new trade relationships will be built—that means bringing its membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO) up to date.

July 18, 2016
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Populism and Nationalism Are Threat to Global Cooperation...
Rajesh Mirchandani

Challenging global economic conditions, including a combination of low growth, a limited number of jobs, and rising inequality, are fueling the rise of nationalism and populism that are a threat to global cooperation, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said in a speech at CGD.

July 14, 2016
Redoubling our Resolve for Global Development: A...
Nancy Birdsall

IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde gives a speech at CGD highlighting the critical role of global collaboration to address the issues facing low-income developing countries.

July 12, 2016
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What’s Next for the UK on Climate Change after Brexit?...
Michele de Nevers

In the short run, the uncertainty about future national policy may discourage private investment in renewable energy and other low carbon technologies. At the same time, the freedom to forge its own climate policy and to step out ahead of the EU may open opportunities for more ambitious action and creative intellectual leadership in UK support to developing countries.

July 12, 2016
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Brexit Breakdown: What Now for Global Development?...
Rajesh Mirchandani

It’s been three weeks since the UK voted to leave the European Union in the move popularly known as Brexit, and the consequences are still becoming apparent. Senior fellow and director of CGD Europe Owen Barder joins the podcast from London this week to take a balanced look at possibilities for the UK’s future, and consider implications for the country and the developing world. 

July 5, 2016
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Brexit: Bad News for Remittances
Matt Collin and Matt Juden

The British public’s shock decision to leave the European Union (EU) has wide-ranging implications, including for remittance flows. In this blog, we explore the plausible consequences of Brexit for those who depend on remittances from the UK.

July 1, 2016
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Brexit is a Wake-Up Call for Development Economists
Vijaya Ramachandran and Jennifer Richmond

The Brexit vote illustrates what can happen when people feel their job opportunities are suffering due to liberalized trade policies. If we want open migration and trade policies, we need to focus on domestic job losses.

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