Swiss Alliance for Global Research Partnerships (former KFPE)
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We are an alliance of leading Swiss institutions involved in research and teaching collaborations with partners around the world. Together we strengthen global collaboration to advance sciences for sustainable and equitable development.
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✨The revised Guide for Global Research Partnerships is now available✨
The 6 principles for Global Research Partnerships point at the main pillars of global collaboration. Background information you in strengthening Global Research in practice.
👉 www.grp-guide.ch
The 6 principles for Global Research Partnerships point at the main pillars of global collaboration. Background information you in strengthening Global Research in practice.
👉 www.grp-guide.ch
Get to know the 6 principles for more effective and equitable #research!
Principle 1️⃣: Set the agenda together to ensure relevance and shared ownership.
Learn more: globalresearch.scnat.ch/en/id/rRRgh
Principle 1️⃣: Set the agenda together to ensure relevance and shared ownership.
Learn more: globalresearch.scnat.ch/en/id/rRRgh
November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Get to know the 6 principles for more effective and equitable #research!
Principle 1️⃣: Set the agenda together to ensure relevance and shared ownership.
Learn more: globalresearch.scnat.ch/en/id/rRRgh
Principle 1️⃣: Set the agenda together to ensure relevance and shared ownership.
Learn more: globalresearch.scnat.ch/en/id/rRRgh
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✅ The latest news, publications picks, calls, vacancies and opinion from us and our member community
📕 Special feature: @scnat.ch Guide for Global Research Partnerships
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✅ The latest news, publications picks, calls, vacancies and opinion from us and our member community
📕 Special feature: @scnat.ch Guide for Global Research Partnerships
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November 24, 2025 at 9:25 AM
✅ Check our latest newsletter, right here or in your inbox!
✅ The latest news, publications picks, calls, vacancies and opinion from us and our member community
📕 Special feature: @scnat.ch Guide for Global Research Partnerships
mailchi.mp/eadi/nl2nove...
✅ The latest news, publications picks, calls, vacancies and opinion from us and our member community
📕 Special feature: @scnat.ch Guide for Global Research Partnerships
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Africa finally has its own drug-regulation agency — and it could transform the continent’s health.
@swisstph.ch @medicusmundi.bsky.social @medicusmundich.bsky.social @zasb.unibas.ch @cdeunibe.bsky.social @scnat.ch
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
@swisstph.ch @medicusmundi.bsky.social @medicusmundich.bsky.social @zasb.unibas.ch @cdeunibe.bsky.social @scnat.ch
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Africa finally has its own drug-regulation agency — and it could transform the continent’s health
If it gets things right, the first major regulator of medicines to launch for 30 years could empower Africa to tackle African challenges around health and disease.
www.nature.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Africa finally has its own drug-regulation agency — and it could transform the continent’s health.
@swisstph.ch @medicusmundi.bsky.social @medicusmundich.bsky.social @zasb.unibas.ch @cdeunibe.bsky.social @scnat.ch
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
@swisstph.ch @medicusmundi.bsky.social @medicusmundich.bsky.social @zasb.unibas.ch @cdeunibe.bsky.social @scnat.ch
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
✨The revised Guide for Global Research Partnerships is now available✨
The 6 principles for Global Research Partnerships point at the main pillars of global collaboration. Background information you in strengthening Global Research in practice.
👉 www.grp-guide.ch
The 6 principles for Global Research Partnerships point at the main pillars of global collaboration. Background information you in strengthening Global Research in practice.
👉 www.grp-guide.ch
November 10, 2025 at 8:43 AM
✨The revised Guide for Global Research Partnerships is now available✨
The 6 principles for Global Research Partnerships point at the main pillars of global collaboration. Background information you in strengthening Global Research in practice.
👉 www.grp-guide.ch
The 6 principles for Global Research Partnerships point at the main pillars of global collaboration. Background information you in strengthening Global Research in practice.
👉 www.grp-guide.ch
🎉 Soon, we'll launch our revised Guide for Global #Research Partnerships 🤝🌍 The #guide will be short and concise, yet comprehensive, in-depth, and easy to apply. Stay tuned 👉 globalresearch.scnat.ch/en/id/FKWxY
October 21, 2025 at 8:23 AM
🎉 Soon, we'll launch our revised Guide for Global #Research Partnerships 🤝🌍 The #guide will be short and concise, yet comprehensive, in-depth, and easy to apply. Stay tuned 👉 globalresearch.scnat.ch/en/id/FKWxY
🌍 How can internships and applied research strengthen #GlobalEducation and build sustainable partnerships?
Our new publication with @BFE-HAFL shows that #engagement, #inclusivedesign and #coleadership are key 👉 globalresearch.scnat.ch/de/id/Spx3H?...
Our new publication with @BFE-HAFL shows that #engagement, #inclusivedesign and #coleadership are key 👉 globalresearch.scnat.ch/de/id/Spx3H?...
August 27, 2025 at 8:19 AM
🌍 How can internships and applied research strengthen #GlobalEducation and build sustainable partnerships?
Our new publication with @BFE-HAFL shows that #engagement, #inclusivedesign and #coleadership are key 👉 globalresearch.scnat.ch/de/id/Spx3H?...
Our new publication with @BFE-HAFL shows that #engagement, #inclusivedesign and #coleadership are key 👉 globalresearch.scnat.ch/de/id/Spx3H?...
Swiss-African Science Diplomacy is a powerful driver of innovation and global collaboration. In our new Policy Brief you learn:
1️⃣How science diplomacy advances foreign policy and scientific cooperation.
2️⃣How Swiss-African science diplomacy can be strengthened.
1️⃣How science diplomacy advances foreign policy and scientific cooperation.
2️⃣How Swiss-African science diplomacy can be strengthened.
New policy brief: Towards Strong Swiss–African
Science Diplomacy
Key recommendations:
1️⃣ Align strategies & clarify roles
2️⃣ Strengthen presence & secure funding
3️⃣ Drive learning through evidence-based monitoring
Read the full policy brief here: www.swisstph.ch/fileadmin/us...
Science Diplomacy
Key recommendations:
1️⃣ Align strategies & clarify roles
2️⃣ Strengthen presence & secure funding
3️⃣ Drive learning through evidence-based monitoring
Read the full policy brief here: www.swisstph.ch/fileadmin/us...
August 11, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Swiss-African Science Diplomacy is a powerful driver of innovation and global collaboration. In our new Policy Brief you learn:
1️⃣How science diplomacy advances foreign policy and scientific cooperation.
2️⃣How Swiss-African science diplomacy can be strengthened.
1️⃣How science diplomacy advances foreign policy and scientific cooperation.
2️⃣How Swiss-African science diplomacy can be strengthened.
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Take a quick look at our latest newsletter: Featuring @gvagrad.bsky.social's De/Colonising Palestine, our latest 🎧 Podcast & 📣Call, @soasdevelopment.bsky.social & @globalresearch.scnat.ch, picks on democracy by @odid-qeh.bsky.social, @giga-hamburg.de + others and more
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July 3, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Take a quick look at our latest newsletter: Featuring @gvagrad.bsky.social's De/Colonising Palestine, our latest 🎧 Podcast & 📣Call, @soasdevelopment.bsky.social & @globalresearch.scnat.ch, picks on democracy by @odid-qeh.bsky.social, @giga-hamburg.de + others and more
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Voices from the Global South should play a key role in the revisions of the @globalresearch.scnat.ch Guide. In our input (see report 👇), 5 partnership-experienced scholars from CDE’s wider Global South network reviewed the current Guide and provided recommendations for the next version: t.ly/lXWuW
July 3, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Voices from the Global South should play a key role in the revisions of the @globalresearch.scnat.ch Guide. In our input (see report 👇), 5 partnership-experienced scholars from CDE’s wider Global South network reviewed the current Guide and provided recommendations for the next version: t.ly/lXWuW
We have now officially launched our new name: Swiss Alliance for Global Research Partnerships.
🌐 Visit our new website to learn more: www.globalresearch.ch
🌐 Visit our new website to learn more: www.globalresearch.ch
June 23, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We have now officially launched our new name: Swiss Alliance for Global Research Partnerships.
🌐 Visit our new website to learn more: www.globalresearch.ch
🌐 Visit our new website to learn more: www.globalresearch.ch
🔔 Introducing our new name: Swiss Alliance for Global Research Partnerships! Learn more about it during our Annual #Conference on 20 June ➡️ kfpe.scnat.ch/en
#GlobalResearch #GRP-Alliance
#GlobalResearch #GRP-Alliance
June 19, 2025 at 10:12 AM
🔔 Introducing our new name: Swiss Alliance for Global Research Partnerships! Learn more about it during our Annual #Conference on 20 June ➡️ kfpe.scnat.ch/en
#GlobalResearch #GRP-Alliance
#GlobalResearch #GRP-Alliance
📰 Our latest #newsletter is online! Check out our latest updates with information on funding, events, publications and courses 👉 kfpe.scnat.ch/en/news
kfpe.scnat.ch
June 18, 2025 at 7:26 AM
📰 Our latest #newsletter is online! Check out our latest updates with information on funding, events, publications and courses 👉 kfpe.scnat.ch/en/news
Different TWAS fellowships available—lasting from three months to three years—scientists from developing countries can gain invaluable experience working with prominent colleagues in other developing countries. @eadi.bsky.social @swisstph.ch @cdeunibe.bsky.social @scnat.ch
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Postdoctoral Fellowships
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June 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Different TWAS fellowships available—lasting from three months to three years—scientists from developing countries can gain invaluable experience working with prominent colleagues in other developing countries. @eadi.bsky.social @swisstph.ch @cdeunibe.bsky.social @scnat.ch
twas.org/opportunitie...
twas.org/opportunitie...
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Last week, Marcel Tanner's biography was launched at a tribute event honouring his contributions to #GlobalHealth 👏 As former president of @scnat.ch and @kfpe.scnat.ch, he also helped strengthen the ties between #science, #society, and #policy. Read more about his legacy below 👇
Yesterday, over 200 guests joined us at Swiss TPH to celebrate the legacy in of our former Director, Marcel Tanner, at the launch of his biography.
As #GlobalHealth funding declines & partnerships face pressure, the event served as a reminder to work together to ensure continued progress in health.
As #GlobalHealth funding declines & partnerships face pressure, the event served as a reminder to work together to ensure continued progress in health.
A Life for Global Health: Book Launch Celebrates Marcel Tanner’s Legacy
Over 200 guests gathered at the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) in Allschwil today to celebrate the launch of Marcel Tanner’s biography. The festive event...
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May 27, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Last week, Marcel Tanner's biography was launched at a tribute event honouring his contributions to #GlobalHealth 👏 As former president of @scnat.ch and @kfpe.scnat.ch, he also helped strengthen the ties between #science, #society, and #policy. Read more about his legacy below 👇
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At this year's Latsis Symposium, international experts from science and practice will discuss how science can contribute to improving living conditions worldwide and optimising humanitarian aid. 10–12 September 2025, ETH Zurich, Main Building, Audimax. Info & registration: ethz.ch/staffnet/en/...
May 5, 2025 at 12:26 PM
At this year's Latsis Symposium, international experts from science and practice will discuss how science can contribute to improving living conditions worldwide and optimising humanitarian aid. 10–12 September 2025, ETH Zurich, Main Building, Audimax. Info & registration: ethz.ch/staffnet/en/...
The @snsf-ch.bsky.social is taking part in the Belmont Forum's Tropical Forests call for proposals, which supports research projects developing innovative solutions to address challenges faced in tropical forest regions.
@cdeunibe.bsky.social @eadi.bsky.social @scnat.ch
www.snf.ch/en/119z6teKC...
@cdeunibe.bsky.social @eadi.bsky.social @scnat.ch
www.snf.ch/en/119z6teKC...
Belmont Forum: Tropical Forests call for proposals
The SNSF is taking part in the Belmont Forum's Tropical Forests call for proposals, which supports research projects developing innovative solutions to address challenges faced in tropical forest regi...
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May 2, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The @snsf-ch.bsky.social is taking part in the Belmont Forum's Tropical Forests call for proposals, which supports research projects developing innovative solutions to address challenges faced in tropical forest regions.
@cdeunibe.bsky.social @eadi.bsky.social @scnat.ch
www.snf.ch/en/119z6teKC...
@cdeunibe.bsky.social @eadi.bsky.social @scnat.ch
www.snf.ch/en/119z6teKC...
Plant pathologist Henry Sila Nzioki works to find a sustainable way to control a parasitic weed called Striga, which can devastate farmers’ harvests in Kenya.
@cdeunibe.bsky.social @eadi.bsky.social @zasb.unibas.ch @swisstph.ch @scnat.ch @cgdev.org
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
@cdeunibe.bsky.social @eadi.bsky.social @zasb.unibas.ch @swisstph.ch @scnat.ch @cgdev.org
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Sowing solutions: my quest to save Kenya’s maize from a devastating invader
Henry Sila Nzioki has developed a weed-killing fungus to improve food security.
www.nature.com
April 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Plant pathologist Henry Sila Nzioki works to find a sustainable way to control a parasitic weed called Striga, which can devastate farmers’ harvests in Kenya.
@cdeunibe.bsky.social @eadi.bsky.social @zasb.unibas.ch @swisstph.ch @scnat.ch @cgdev.org
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
@cdeunibe.bsky.social @eadi.bsky.social @zasb.unibas.ch @swisstph.ch @scnat.ch @cgdev.org
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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"What we are asking for is a collective celebration of different knowledge traditions.”
Don't miss this TED Talk by Amitangshu Acharya from IHE Delft
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Don't miss this TED Talk by Amitangshu Acharya from IHE Delft
www.un-ihe.org/news/ted-tal...
TED Talk on decolonising science
Decolonising science is not as hard as we may think, IHE Del
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April 16, 2025 at 9:17 AM
"What we are asking for is a collective celebration of different knowledge traditions.”
Don't miss this TED Talk by Amitangshu Acharya from IHE Delft
www.un-ihe.org/news/ted-tal...
Don't miss this TED Talk by Amitangshu Acharya from IHE Delft
www.un-ihe.org/news/ted-tal...
Every year, TWAS’s Regional Partners select up to 25 scientists younger than 40 as Young Affiliates. The honour is given to researchers from developing nations who show potential for a high-impact career.
twas.org/article/call...
@eadi.bsky.social @scnat.ch @snsf-ch.bsky.social @swisstph.ch
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@eadi.bsky.social @scnat.ch @snsf-ch.bsky.social @swisstph.ch
Calls for 2025 TWAS Young Affiliates are open
Early-career scientists can gain connections and opportunities through TWAS
twas.org
April 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Every year, TWAS’s Regional Partners select up to 25 scientists younger than 40 as Young Affiliates. The honour is given to researchers from developing nations who show potential for a high-impact career.
twas.org/article/call...
@eadi.bsky.social @scnat.ch @snsf-ch.bsky.social @swisstph.ch
twas.org/article/call...
@eadi.bsky.social @scnat.ch @snsf-ch.bsky.social @swisstph.ch
This blog post explores and builds upon the findings of a workshop co-hosted between UniPID and EADI in the framework of the KFPE annual conference (2024) workshop series.
@eadi.bsky.social @zasb.unibas.ch @swisstph.ch @scnat.ch @swisstph.ch @snsf-ch.bsky.social
www.developmentresearch.eu?p=2184
@eadi.bsky.social @zasb.unibas.ch @swisstph.ch @scnat.ch @swisstph.ch @snsf-ch.bsky.social
www.developmentresearch.eu?p=2184
Building Inclusive Partnerships: Key Strategies for Successful Funding Applications
By Roseanna Avento, Kelly Brito and Susanne von Itter In the realm of research and development, fostering inclusive global academic partnerships is crucial for addressing equity, diversity, and inc…
www.developmentresearch.eu
March 28, 2025 at 7:25 AM
This blog post explores and builds upon the findings of a workshop co-hosted between UniPID and EADI in the framework of the KFPE annual conference (2024) workshop series.
@eadi.bsky.social @zasb.unibas.ch @swisstph.ch @scnat.ch @swisstph.ch @snsf-ch.bsky.social
www.developmentresearch.eu?p=2184
@eadi.bsky.social @zasb.unibas.ch @swisstph.ch @scnat.ch @swisstph.ch @snsf-ch.bsky.social
www.developmentresearch.eu?p=2184
“In general, I think science is a great bridge between people, and between nations” says quantum physicist Roee Ozeri.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
@cdeunibe.bsky.social @dinapomeranz.bsky.social @scnat.ch @petertaylor-uk.bsky.social @eadi.bsky.social @swisstph.ch @snsf-ch.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
@cdeunibe.bsky.social @dinapomeranz.bsky.social @scnat.ch @petertaylor-uk.bsky.social @eadi.bsky.social @swisstph.ch @snsf-ch.bsky.social
‘Science is happening’: Israeli and Palestinian scientists continue collaborations amid conflict
From owl surveys to peer review, Israel’s researchers are maintaining regional and international ties despite boycotts and the risk of war resuming.
www.nature.com
March 23, 2025 at 9:18 AM
“In general, I think science is a great bridge between people, and between nations” says quantum physicist Roee Ozeri.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
@cdeunibe.bsky.social @dinapomeranz.bsky.social @scnat.ch @petertaylor-uk.bsky.social @eadi.bsky.social @swisstph.ch @snsf-ch.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
@cdeunibe.bsky.social @dinapomeranz.bsky.social @scnat.ch @petertaylor-uk.bsky.social @eadi.bsky.social @swisstph.ch @snsf-ch.bsky.social
📢 Last chance to submit your workshop proposal!
Our KFPE Annual Conference (June 20, 2025) will explore AI in global research partnerships. Submit your online workshop proposal (60–120 min) by March 23, 2025.
🔗 More info: kfpe.scnat.ch/de/id/guYYN
#AI #GlobalResearchPartnership
Our KFPE Annual Conference (June 20, 2025) will explore AI in global research partnerships. Submit your online workshop proposal (60–120 min) by March 23, 2025.
🔗 More info: kfpe.scnat.ch/de/id/guYYN
#AI #GlobalResearchPartnership
Call for workshop proposals
Save the Date: 20 June 2025 13:00-18:00 in Bern
kfpe.scnat.ch
March 19, 2025 at 10:16 AM
📢 Last chance to submit your workshop proposal!
Our KFPE Annual Conference (June 20, 2025) will explore AI in global research partnerships. Submit your online workshop proposal (60–120 min) by March 23, 2025.
🔗 More info: kfpe.scnat.ch/de/id/guYYN
#AI #GlobalResearchPartnership
Our KFPE Annual Conference (June 20, 2025) will explore AI in global research partnerships. Submit your online workshop proposal (60–120 min) by March 23, 2025.
🔗 More info: kfpe.scnat.ch/de/id/guYYN
#AI #GlobalResearchPartnership
📢 Call for Workshop Proposals – AI in Global Research Partnerships
Submit your proposal for the KFPE Annual Conference (June 20, 2025) by March 23, 2025. Topics: AI & multilingualism, qualitative data analysis, global teaching. Workshops (60–120 min).
🔗 More info: kfpe.scnat.ch/en/id/8iZKe?...
Submit your proposal for the KFPE Annual Conference (June 20, 2025) by March 23, 2025. Topics: AI & multilingualism, qualitative data analysis, global teaching. Workshops (60–120 min).
🔗 More info: kfpe.scnat.ch/en/id/8iZKe?...
Call for workshop ideas
On 20 June 2025, the KFPE will hold its annual conference. This year we will focus on AI in Global Research Partnerships. In the weeks leading up to the conference, we will host a series of online wor...
kfpe.scnat.ch
March 14, 2025 at 12:51 PM
📢 Call for Workshop Proposals – AI in Global Research Partnerships
Submit your proposal for the KFPE Annual Conference (June 20, 2025) by March 23, 2025. Topics: AI & multilingualism, qualitative data analysis, global teaching. Workshops (60–120 min).
🔗 More info: kfpe.scnat.ch/en/id/8iZKe?...
Submit your proposal for the KFPE Annual Conference (June 20, 2025) by March 23, 2025. Topics: AI & multilingualism, qualitative data analysis, global teaching. Workshops (60–120 min).
🔗 More info: kfpe.scnat.ch/en/id/8iZKe?...
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Our book series on International Education and Development is growing !
Transforming Development in Education: From Coloniality to Rethinking, Reframing and Reimagining Possibilities. 📚 NOW AVAILABLE 📚
📅 Join the discussion on March 18th
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Transforming Development in Education: From Coloniality to Rethinking, Reframing and Reimagining Possibilities. 📚 NOW AVAILABLE 📚
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Book Launch - Transforming Development in Education: From Coloniality to Rethinking, Reframing and Reimagining Possibilities - NORRAG -
Tuesday 18 March 2025 14:00 to 15:30 CET Online Interpretation in Arabic, French, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish will be available. Automatically translated closed captioning in various…
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March 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Our book series on International Education and Development is growing !
Transforming Development in Education: From Coloniality to Rethinking, Reframing and Reimagining Possibilities. 📚 NOW AVAILABLE 📚
📅 Join the discussion on March 18th
🗣️ENG, AR, EN, ES, FR, PT, RU, ZH
🔗
Transforming Development in Education: From Coloniality to Rethinking, Reframing and Reimagining Possibilities. 📚 NOW AVAILABLE 📚
📅 Join the discussion on March 18th
🗣️ENG, AR, EN, ES, FR, PT, RU, ZH
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Rethinking foreign aid: In a new op-ed, Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo call for governments outside of the US, multilateral institutions, and philanthropists to take the lead on impactful and cost-effective foreign aid. buff.ly/gRYRszI
Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo: Foreign aid can be effective without the US
[FREE TO READ] In the wake of USAID cuts, wealthy nations and individuals must take the reins
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March 7, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Rethinking foreign aid: In a new op-ed, Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo call for governments outside of the US, multilateral institutions, and philanthropists to take the lead on impactful and cost-effective foreign aid. buff.ly/gRYRszI