In Pursuit of Development Power, policy, and the future of global development | Rachel Glennerster
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Nov 12, 2025 
Rachel Glennerster, President of the Center for Global Development, discusses the evolving landscape of global development. She explains how development is increasingly driven by national policies rather than just aid. Rachel highlights the importance of prioritizing evidence-based interventions and adapting to tightening budgets. She explores the role of artificial intelligence and South-South cooperation in shaping future practices. The conversation also touches on the significance of reconnecting development with the public through clear, impactful messaging.
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Prioritize Instead Of Salami-Slicing
- If donors must cut, do strategic prioritization rather than salami-slicing across everything.
- Consolidate and protect the most cost-effective programs and use cuts to push needed reforms.
Simplicity Rebuilds Public Support
- The development community lost public support by making the topic complex and unwelcoming.
- Simple, measurable messages help politicians justify aid and re-engage citizens.
Simplify Donor Missions And Specialize
- Radically simplify donor missions and specialize on a few areas where each donor has comparative advantage.
- Focus resources to improve effectiveness and to make clear, communicable results.