Analysis, commentary, and perspectives on the forces shaping global development.
Exploring alternative measurement frameworks that better reflect human wellbeing, environmental sustainability, and inclusive growth in developing economies. From HDI to multidimensional poverty indices, the tools exist — so why aren't they the default?
Why measuring energy access requires looking beyond grid connections to affordability, reliability, and quality of supply. A household connected to the grid but unable to afford electricity is not truly "electrified."
The power of interactive data visualization in communicating development challenges to decision-makers. Case studies from three countries where a single chart changed the policy conversation.
Early thinking on post-2030 development frameworks and lessons from the current SDG cycle. As the deadline approaches, the conversation about what's next is already underway.
Fiscal consolidation doesn't have to mean cuts to social spending. Evidence from Mongolia, Georgia, and Bolivia on alternative approaches to debt sustainability.