Clémence Landers

A quick note on the impact of the Trump administration ending Temporary Protective Status for 350,000 immigrants from Haiti today.

From a new paper by @clemencelanders.bsky.social, Karen Mathiasen and Nico Martinez. Shift richer countries to the IBRD, keep IDA's focus on the poorest. www.cgdev.org/blog/priming...

Aid to sub-Saharan Africa fell by ~16–28% in 2025, putting pressure on governments already facing tight fiscal constraints. Join CGD and the IMF for a discussion on what these cuts mean for fiscal stability, public services, and the future of development finance in the region. go.cgdev.org/4v13LHP

Thanks to the @cgdev.org Board for electing me. I am greatly honored to serve in this role, especially at such a pivotal moment for the global economy—one that increasingly threatens the most vulnerable segments of society, particularly in developing countries I have long admired... 1 of 2

We’re delighted to announce that @elerianm.bsky.social has been elected as the next Board Chair of @cgdev.org. A globally respected economist, he brings experience across finance, policy, and academia, along with a strong commitment to rigorous, independent research. go.cgdev.org/48xItIG

The Iran war is triggering an economic shock: raising oil prices, straining supply chains, and tightening financing. 🎧 In a new CGD podcast, @clemencelanders.bsky.social speaks to Liliana Rojas-Suarez & Catherine Pattillo on what this means for low- and middle-income countries: go.cgdev.org/4mJcKKn

In this episode of the @cgdev.org podcast, I’m joined by Liliana Rojas-Suarez & Catherine Pattillo (our new Senior Fellow at @cgdev.org (!!!) and former deputy director of the IMF’s African Department) to discuss what the war in Iran means for developing countries. www.cgdev.org/blog/cgd-pod...

Happy Bank-Fun(d) week for those of you who celebrate! See @cgdev.org fantastic event line-up and come say hi! #SpringMeetings

Catch CGD's @clemencelanders.bsky.social discussing aid cuts and the crisis of development on the DebtTalks podcast: www.sciencespo.fr/chair-sovere...

@clemencelanders.bsky.social says IBRD could fill the gap in IDA funding created by falling donor pledges using its $2.8bn/yr profits. It should do that. www.cgdev.org/blog/world-b...

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) recently introduced big changes to its country scorecards, which inform partner selection. @ecollinson.bsky.social & Julia Brownell give a quick rundown of what’s new and what it portends for the agency’s future programming: https://go.cgdev.org/3KTiPW4

Check out @jmadankeller.bsky.social, @clemencelanders.bsky.social, and @rrockafellow.bsky.social's policy paper on how the Global Fund can adapt to a shrinking aid landscape, as featured in a @healthbeat.org article about the Global Fund filling in donation gaps: https://go.cgdev.org/44crtpk

As aid budgets shrink, the Global Fund’s next $18B replenishment target looks unlikely. A rethink is needed. @jmadankeller.bsky.social & @clemencelanders.bsky.social outline how a mixed grant–loan model could strengthen the Fund’s future: https://go.cgdev.org/4odMAyJ

📣Excited to share new @cgdev.org research w co-conspirators @clemencelanders.bsky.social & Rowan Rockafellow exploring an alternative funding path for the Global Fund in a shrinking aid landscape Full disclosure, it's a bit wonky🤓 so hang on for the ride Summary blog: www.cgdev.org/blog/weather...

"This might be a moment of opportunity...to build a new modernized and more equal system. Redefine the rules and redefine who gets to write the rules." @clemencelanders.bsky.social discusses how a new vision for global development cooperation can reshape the system: https://go.cgdev.org/3Lk1OV7

Spirit Halloween now has a section devoted to Trump’s economic policies

Does France need a wealth tax? on.ft.com/4onIDYn

The World Bank's IDA is facing an uphill climb ⛰️ to maintain its $100bn replenishment, as the tight global interest rate environment drives up borrowing costs. Nico Martinez & @clemencelanders.bsky.social explain how recent legislation could offer relief: https://bit.ly/4698A6z

Investors have become less worried about the potential fallout for emerging markets from Trump’s erratic trade war, and are instead focusing on EMs’ improving economic health. It also reflects wariness among some investors over US government bonds... www.ft.com/content/c939...

1st edition of our @cgdev.org series "Tough Times, Tough Choices" is hot off the press Facing budget cuts, we argue WHO's leadership must chart a path of retrenchment to a lean @who.int for the global good w/ @peterbaker17.bsky.social & @rachelbonnifield.bsky.social www.cgdev.org/publication/...

Amid a broader global health financing crisis, @gavi.org faces a $2.5B budget shortfall Read our new @cgdev.org brief on how Gavi 6.0 can take a bigger leap w @rachelbonnifield.bsky.social @peterbaker17.bsky.social @tomldrake.bsky.social & @orinlevine.bsky.social www.cgdev.org/publication/...

#FfD4 kicks off next week against the backdrop of aid cuts & a traffic jam of replenishments among health & other concessional funds But it's clear these funds need a major overhaul. Our new @cgdev.org blog highlights 3 action items: www.cgdev.org/blog/concess... cc: @clemencelanders.bsky.social

Steel yourself and then read. WaPo went to Khartoum to meet the moms who, thanks to Trump and Musk’s brutal actions, are now watching their little children starve to death or die of cholera

Excited to see our @cgdev.org research featured in this excellent @nytimes.com article about the devastating effect of the US' remittance tax on Africa, especially coming after extensive aid cuts. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/03/w...

Despite an uncertain development landscape, IDA is on track for a record replenishment—but challenges remain. Nico Martinez & @clemencelanders.bsky.social‬ detail the headwinds facing IDA, from low growth to rising debt levels:

We’re only smiling because it’s not a real goodbye to @justsand.bsky.social

This clearly lays out the problem of declaring the 'biggest ever IDA' by borrowing a lot (rather than getting actual new donor resources) when it is expensive to borrow.

Can IDA sustain its $100B replenishment during this development finance storm? ⛈️ Nico Martinez and @clemencelanders.bsky.social find IDA is on track for a record replenishment—but a tight funding environment, low growth, and rising debt threaten its firepower: www.cgdev.org/blog/can-ida...

USAID cuts have left major aid programs without funding. @cgdev.org is now hosting a team analyzing which ex-USAID programs are most cost-effective—and connecting them with donors willing to step in. Learn more in @npr.org: www.npr.org/sections/goa...

My @cgdev.org colleagues @ecollinson.bsky.social + @justinrhurley.bsky.social unpack what the 2026 budget request and what it means for US foreign assistance. www.cgdev.org/blog/redefin...

One of the greatest moments in music history.

Nearly half of the BofA Global Fund Manager Survey participants now anticipate a global recession within the next 12 months, …For more insights visit today’s Chartbook Top Link!

Huge thanks to THE HILL for running this piece on why the IMF is a fantastic deal for America. A great joy to be reunited with former colleagues Meg Lundsager and Elizabeth Shortino in support of the Fund. thehill.com/opinion/fina...

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.@clemencelanders.bsky.social, vice president and senior policy fellow at the @cgdev.org, previews the upcoming IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings. #IMF #WorldBank #SpringMeetings

I really enjoyed recording this podcast with the @devex.com ahead of the Spring meetings. Watch/listen here. @cgdev.org www.devex.com/news/what-ca...

CGD is the place to be for the 2025 Spring Meetings! Please check out our exciting list of events and come say hi.

The 2025 IMF & World Bank #SpringMeetings are right around the corner!🌸🌍 @cgdev.org is hosting key conversations with leading global development experts and policymakers—explore our schedule of events and sign up below ⬇️ bit.ly/43HcvIn

In DC for the spring meetings of IMF & World Bank? We have a packed week of events @cgdev.org from the future of foreign assistance to industrial policy to conversations with President of ADB and Finance Min of Pakistan. Come join us. Online options too.

"Political Risks to the U.S. Safe Harbor Premium" @ernietedeschi.bsky.social budgetlab.yale.edu/news/240502/...

In DC for spring meetings? Join me & @clemencelanders.bsky.social on Wed Apr 23 for a @cgdev.org event on how multilateral funds can evolve in the face of shrinking resources and growing needs RSVP ➡️ www.cgdev.org/event/how-do...

Excellent observation by @robin-j-brooks.bsky.social. If global markets truly crack, there’ll be less international cooperation — if any. “The rest of the world wants this sell-off to get worse ..”

the art of the deal

The proposal to merge the MCC, DFC, and USTDA (DFC+) has potential—but there's policy objectives that must underpin a merged entity.📌 Mary Svenstrup & @clemencelanders.bsky.social explain what's needed for DFC+ to be a credible and effective development agency: www.cgdev.org/blog/trump-a...

Welcome to the new transactional era where US assistance is "what have you done for me lately". www.ft.com/content/3f63...

International Women’s Day is here.⭐ Amid rising challenges, @cgdev.org experts are continuing to work to expand women and girls’ social and economic empowerment & global gender equality. Follow this thread for some of the team’s most recent work. ⬇🧵#IWD2025

If they are to remain credible, the FATF and European institutions need to begin treating the US as a high-risk jurisdiction

The UK is strapped for cash. But Keir Starmer is going to massively increase military spending to "defend" his country from a phantom menace. How's he going to pay for it? By slashing aid. Is this really a Labour government? www.theguardian.com/politics/202...