The Center for Global Development’s blog post examines challenges in global medical supply chains, noting issues such as procurement bottlenecks and high mark-ups that hinder access to life-saving drugs in poorer countries. The analysis applauds initiatives like the UK’s Medicines Transparency Alliance (MeTA) as a means to improve data sharing, reduce corruption, and ultimately promote a more equitable distribution of essential medical technologies.

The Center for Global Development published a detailed blog post examining USAID’s first digital strategy, which aims to counter digital authoritarianism by promoting open, inclusive, and secure digital ecosystems. The analysis emphasizes the importance of democratic values and the need to address digital divides and surveillance risks associated with authoritarian practices.

Erin Collinson, Director of Policy Outreach at the Center for Global Development, voiced concerns over the Trump administration's drastic cuts and restructuring of USAID, arguing that such moves risk undermining effective aid and harming vulnerable populations. Her comments, as reported on March 28, 2025, underscore the need for transparent and accountable reforms in U.S. foreign assistance policies.

Center for Global Development (CGD) and the Africa Resource Centre (ARC) have launched a two-year working group to analyze and improve the financing of health supply chains, aiming to produce independent analysis and policy recommendations for better and more equitable access to essential medicines and diagnostics in low- and middle-income countries.

The Center for Global Development published a blog post on February 11, 2025, analyzing the potential impacts of the US aid freeze under the second Trump administration. The analysis examines how the cut in USAID funding could lead to significant economic shocks in low-income countries and calls on other donor nations to step up and re-target their aid budgets to mitigate these effects.

Center for Global Development published a blog post reviewing the Biden administration's global development agenda with a focus on promoting democracy, human rights, and resisting authoritarianism. The post outlines initiatives such as the Presidential Initiative for Democratic Renewal and Summits for Democracy, and critically contrasts these efforts with the anticipated approach of the incoming Trump administration.

CGD’s Prevention of Odious Debt working group, led by Senior Fellow Kimberly Elliott, proposed using 'loan sanctions' to create disincentives for private creditors from funding repressive and authoritarian regimes. The initiative, detailed in a recent report funded by the Norwegian government, called on the White House to explore this novel financial tool despite previous inaction in cases like Syria.

Center for Global Development released its 2023 Commitment to Development Index report, which ranks 40 of the world's most powerful countries on policies impacting global development. The report emphasizes transparency, ethical development finance, and policies that support poorer and vulnerable communities, aligning with progressive, anti-authoritarian values.

The Center for Global Development released a comprehensive report assessing global refugee work rights. The report documents the gap between legal frameworks and actual practice, highlights administrative and legal barriers affecting refugees' access to work, and offers policy recommendations to enhance economic inclusion and safeguard refugees' rights.

On July 23, 2020, CGD Senior Fellow Prashant Yadav testified before the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade. In his testimony, he highlighted the vulnerabilities in US medical supply chains exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic and argued for a diversified, resilient approach that balances domestic preparedness with global collaboration.