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Daniel F. Runde

Senior Vice President; William A. Schreyer Chair; Director, Project on Prosperity and Development
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Caitlin Welsh

Director, Global Food and Water Security Program
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Noam Unger

Director, Sustainable Development and Resilience Initiative and Senior Fellow, Project on Prosperity and Development
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Romina Bandura

Senior Fellow, Project on Prosperity and Development, Project on U.S. Leadership in Development
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David Michel

Senior Fellow, Global Food and Water Security Program

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2025 Global Development Forum

CSIS is hosting the ninth annual Global Development Forum to discuss some of the most pressing issues in international development today including innovations in technology, financial inclusion, resilience, and U.S. foreign assistance reform. 

Event — April 23, 2025

How Should Africa Respond to Trump’s New Tariffs?

Trump’s new tariffs hit nearly all African countries, affecting the African Growth and Opportunity Act. Africa can respond by advancing the Continental Free Trade Area, diversifying exports to BRICS and the European Union, and weighing retaliation or accommodation.

Commentary by Hannah Ryder , Trevor Lwere, and Ovigwe Eguegu — April 8, 2025

China’s Power Play Across the Pacific

China's recent actions in the Pacific present an unmistakable message to Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.

Commentary by Charles Edel and Kathryn Paik — April 8, 2025

A Partnership for Progress: Expanding U.S.-Brazil Student Exchange

Student exchanges between Brazil and the U.S. are driving innovation, boosting economies, and strengthening diplomacy. Expanding these programs is key to deepening ties and building a new generation committed to strong U.S.-Brazil relations.

Brief by Julie Baer, Juliana Rubio, and Eitan Casaverde — April 4, 2025

Bringing Global Food Safety Standards to Local Food Systems

Seen as slow-moving and trade-focused, the Codex Alimentarius Commission adopted new food safety guidelines for traditional markets, marking a shift in the body’s dynamics and capacity. Met with widespread support, it brings global policy to national and local levels.

Commentary by Steven Wearne and Caroline Smith DeWaal — April 2, 2025