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Policy & Finance
Overcoming the development-project implementation gap
New research by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) shows that disbursing International Development Association (IDA) funds to projects that positively affect people’s lives must overcome major barriers.
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The World Bank and IMF must put a value on clean air
Air pollution is a 'silent killer', say former New Zealand PM and former WHO chief scientist.
Governments in the region must fix their opaque regulatory frameworks and make use of innovative financing models, says analyst Shantanu Srivastava.
Policy & Finance
Gender discrimination in finance holds back women – and investment
We need more women in senior roles in finance to build inclusive institutions and allocate capital more rationally and fairly.
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Realising the potential of the climate loss and damage fund
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Developing countries need debt relief to act on climate change
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Sri Lanka's debt restructuring is hurting older women
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Here's how to boost gender equality and climate action together
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Nature as infrastructure
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