New OECD evidence shows that when it comes to blended finance, structure matters more than subsidy alone. Strategically positioned junior tranches are key to unlocking private capital in high-risk emerging markets. Continue reading Making blended finance work: Why fund structure is the real driver of mobilisation
The current LDC model overlooks the structural realities keeping many countries trapped in underdevelopment. It needs updating to better reflect vulnerabilities, recognise diverse trajectories, and align support with today’s challenges. Continue reading Why we need to revisit the LDC paradigm
A quiet overhaul in credit rating methodologies is dramatically expanding the lending power of MDBs. Here’s what this shift shows about how private rating agencies set the limits of global development finance — and why a more transparent framework is urgently needed. Continue reading How credit rating agencies are reshaping global development finance
With development budgets under increasing pressure, AI offers a way to generate timely, reliable evidence to support decision making. Here’s what policy makers should know about the opportunities — and responsibilities — of using AI in development evaluation.
Continue reading AI for development evaluation: Unlocking better, faster, fairer evidence
Nearly 80% of the world’s poor live in areas exposed to climate hazards. More than half face several climate hazards at once. This underscores an unavoidable truth: ending poverty and addressing climate change are inseparable goals that must be tackled together. Continue reading Why fighting poverty means tackling climate change head-on
Development partners adopted a “get it done” attitude in response to Covid-19. Countries and philanthropies mobilised USD 126 billion, with major vaccine support going to the least developed countries and Africa. But a new OECD report shows that these efforts didn’t reach all their goals. What lessons should partners draw from this crisis to improve preparedness for the next one? Continue reading What we learned from COVID-19
Can Special Economic Zones deliver on their promise of structural transformation for Africa? A new study shows that while they have not always lived up to expectations, they are evolving — and could become powerful tools for inclusive growth on the continent. Continue reading A new start for Africa’s Special Economic Zones?
Frontier economies are hard to invest in but hold big potential. With the right approach, DFIs can unlock both growth and profits in these markets. Here are six lessons for policy makers. Continue reading Investing in frontier markets: What DFIs need to know
This July, the fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference highlighted the importance of empowering women to lead Ukraine’s reconstruction. But translating this into real-world achievements requires investment and political will. Here are three priorities for development partners. Continue reading Women in Ukraine’s Reconstruction: Policy Priorities after URC2025
Catalytic technical assistance can improve the underlying market conditions for private investment in sustainable development. Continue reading How catalytic technical assistance can help unlock development finance
