August 2026
Philanthropy's Third Wave
Global Development & Economic Advancement
A monthly update of relevant news for the intersection of global development and economic growth.
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June 2026
AI Philanthropy, AI Foundations and African Jobs
April 2026
Iran War, Industrial Policy & OpenAI's $1b in grants for 2026
2024 Under 5 Child Mortality
Child deaths fell again in 2024, but revised estimates mean the starting point was higher than we thought
March 2026
Population Project, How Africa Works Reviews & GiveWell Grants
February 2026
AI, Aid and AGOA
January 2026
Hits-based giving, Coefficient Giving and USA giving
Hits Based Giving Opportunities 2025
There’s extensive research helping donors find cost-effective interventions in global health (GiveWell, etc).
December 2025
GiveDirectly, CoGi & the End of Progress
Demographic Uncertainty and the Future of Extreme Poverty
Max Roser has a recent post arguing that progress against extreme poverty is likely to stall after 2030, with the number of extremely poor people projected to increase as stagnant economies in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) fail to keep pace with population growth.