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Disaster Risk Financing in Real Time: Ghana Case Study

Recognizing the growing impacts of climate change and the increased importance of preparation for extreme weather events, the government of Ghana has undertaken several steps in recent years to enhance resilience by securing prearranged financing for disasters.

Report by Noam Unger and Madeleine McLean — January 12, 2026

Breaking the Debt Trap: Why Spending Smarter Beats Spending More

In this commentary, Philip Luck and Michael H. Gary argue efficient public spending is the key to unlocking growth in challenging fiscal environments characterized by rising debt and slowing growth.

Commentary by Philip Luck and Michael H. Gary — December 12, 2025

Experts React: Progress and Setbacks at COP30

COP30 showcased noteworthy progress while exposing persistent roadblocks in global climate diplomacy. CSIS experts react to the conference’s most significant outcomes and their implications for the future of climate, energy, health, development, and the COP process at large.

Commentary by Leslie Abrahams, Jane Nakano, Noam Unger, J. Stephen Morrison, Katherine E. Bliss, Mathias Zacarias, Ray Cai, and Alexis Burns — November 25, 2025

A Complex Legacy: U.S. Global Food Security Assistance, 2008–Present

Among U.S. global development programs paused or terminated in 2025 are those that aimed to improve global agriculture and nutrition. Through an interactive graphic, CSIS explores the history and status of U.S. government funding for eight of these programs.

Commentary by Caitlin Welsh, Rose Parker, and Joely Virzi — November 13, 2025

A New Landscape for Development: Examining Impacts, Capabilities, and Opportunities

Cuts to foreign assistance have been among the most sweeping changes of the second Trump administration. This compendium dives deep into the impacts on fields across the development ecosystem and potential opportunities within this new landscape.

Digital Report by Hadeil Ali, Andrew Friedman, Noam Unger, J. Stephen Morrison, Katherine E. Bliss, Romina Bandura, Caitlin Welsh, David Michel, Rose Parker, and Joely Virzi — November 13, 2025

A New Landscape for Development: Recommendations

Cuts to foreign assistance have been among the most sweeping changes of the second Trump administration. These recommendations provide guidance on how the U.S. can engage meaningfully and productively in the world despite the significant changes.

Digital Report by Noam Unger, Andrew Friedman, and Hadeil Ali — November 13, 2025