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I love this moment from George Martin’s 1997 ‘Rhythm of Life’ documentary with Brian Wilson as they listen to ‘God Only Knows’ - the way Brian says ‘George, I can’t believe this is happening!’ is so genuine.

29 YEARS AGO TODAY on May 4, 1996, "Always Be My Baby" by Mariah Carey reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Is Your Tech Stack Ready for Sustainable Giving?
🔗: virtuous.org/blog/buildin...

If your nonprofit is serious about growing recurring giving, your technology stack (the collection of software tools you use) will either be your greatest ally—or your biggest barrier.

With economic uncertainty, rising debt burdens, and more people living in fragile contexts, the stakes for the upcoming 4th Financing for Development Conference #FfD4 in Seville have never been higher.

A new #ThinkChangePodcast examines what development financing reforms are needed. 🎧

What’s next for global cooperation?

Brilliant speakers joined us during the #SpringMeetings in Washington, D.C. to take stock & discuss the road ahead.

Watch the event video: odi.org/en/events/wh...

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Cash transfers reach millions of people. When did they start, how did they spread and what lessons can this provide for future social protection design?

On 13 May, @ugentilini.bsky.social joins us to share findings from his new book, #TimelyCash.

Sign up (in person/online): odi.org/en/events/in...

How to protect the ozone layer and fight #ClimateChange?

This new ‘Products and Tools’ catalogue by @unepozone.bsky.social provides resources to help stakeholders in governments and industries implement the Montreal Protocol effectively.

Explore: www.unep.org/ozonaction/r...

Residents of Oakdale, California, have turned from traditional media outlets toward a mishmash of online sources. These days, they’re often not sure what information to trust.

Negotiations have been taking place in New York to shape #FfD4 next month.

There's an urgent need for smarter, fairer development finance. How can FfD4 deliver this?

@aprizzon.bsky.social gives her take on our latest #ThinkChangePodcast about development financing reform.

Listen: buff.ly/5hHaAZH

Last week in Washington D.C., we unveiled our brand-new Centre for Private Finance in Development — a bold new hub for cutting-edge research and action to unlock private capital for sustainable development.

It's time to rethink and reshape to drive real change.

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