Public health specialist, fascinated by priority setting. @CGDev Policy Fellow & Dep Director. iDSI Dep Director. NICE Committee Member. Ex DFID.Views are mine.
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Pete Baker retweeted
It’s time to rethink global health architecture!
Our latest position paper sets out a bold vision for more equitable, effective, and country-driven governance.
Read the full paper 👇
globalhealth.inparliament.uk…
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Pete Baker retweeted
Mar 31
"An IDA health window provides a clear vision for the future of global health financing." cgdev.org/blog/ida-health-wi…
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Pete Baker retweeted
Mar 31
Recent shocks to the global health financing landscape have made it clear that incremental improvements may no longer be enough. Countries need financing arrangements that are resilient to political shifts and capable of supporting long-term health system development. cgdev.org/blog/new-compact-a…
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Pete Baker retweeted
11 Dec 2025
If they are to be real compacts, they must become two-way deals. That means defining roles and responsibilities for donors, not just governments. This includes agreements on financing modalities and alignment behind a national plan, cgdev.org/blog/one-sided-com…
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Pete Baker retweeted
14 Nov 2025
.@peterbaker17 explores how a joint AU–EU–UK initiative could help break the current impasse in global health governance and financing reform:
cgdev.org/blog/can-african-u…
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Pete Baker retweeted
13 Nov 2025
🚨 Last call to register! 🚨
Join us at the Jameel Institute Symposium as leading voices in global health economics tackle one big question:
💡 How can we deliver better healthcare when budgets are tighter than ever?
Seats are almost gone 🏃, don’t walk: tinyurl.com/upjp7sn5
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Pete Baker retweeted
6 Nov 2025
Yesterday the @APPGGlobHealth brought experts together to discuss reforming global health architecture, exploring how to streamline governance and reasons for hope despite funding cuts. Thanks to all our speakers for a thought-provoking discussion!
ALT APPG Global Health & Security meeting on global health architecture reform speakers and organisers. Left to right: Pete Baker (Center for Global Development), Mike Podmore (STOPAIDS), Tom Pegram (UCL Global Governance Institute), Dr Beccy Cooper MP (APPG Chair), H.E. Nimisha Madhvani (Ugandan High Commissioner to UK), Moses Mulimira (Global Health Partnerships), Zoe Gray (Global Health Partnerships), Dr Lauren Sullivan MP (APPG Vice Chair), Jonathon Foster (APPG Co-ordinator / Global Health Partnerships).
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Pete Baker retweeted
3 Nov 2025
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released new guidance for countries on ways to counter the immediate and long-term effects of sudden and severe cuts to external funding, which are disrupting the delivery of essential health services in many countries. who.int/news/item/03-11-2025…
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Pete Baker retweeted
23 Sep 2025
Delighted to support @GordonBrown with his op-ed on the power of health taxes to save lives & fund health systems hit by aid cuts.
As countries meet this week for the UNGA’s HLM on #NCDs, they must make a strong commitment to raising health taxes.
@ProSyn: shorturl.at/x1OUC
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Pete Baker retweeted
28 Jul 2025
For WHO to function effectively, @CGDev experts argue it must focus on a set of three functions:
➡️ Global leadership
➡️ Global health security
➡️ Production of global public goods
More from @peterbaker17, @rachelbnfield, & @JaneenMadan:
cgdev.org/publication/lean-w…
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14 Jul 2025
RT @VitalStrat: We urgently need to scale up health taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary beverages. It will save lives and generate vital…
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Pete Baker retweeted
10 Jul 2025
WHO faces immediate fiscal crisis, with a 35% budget gap of $1.5bn.
In a new brief, @peterbaker17, @rachelbnfield, &
@JaneenMadan argue that WHO’s leadership must chart a path of retrenchment to global leadership, health security, and public goods:
cgdev.org/publication/lean-w…
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Pete Baker retweeted
9 Jul 2025
Following #FfD4, experts are joining @CGDev to discuss how health taxes can serve as a viable solution to the current financing shortfall.
With: @peterbaker17, @NKSingh_MP, @MEtiebetMD, Jeremias Paul Jr, and Mulay Weldu.
Register to join us! ⬇️
bit.ly/4eQquPx
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3 Jul 2025
Join @CGDev’s virtual event on how a new WHO initiative on #HealthTaxes can raise trillions of dollars for development and help low- and middle-income countries raise revenue in an era of aid austerity.
Register here: bit.ly/4lAkblk
#GlobalHealth #DevelopmentFinance
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Pete Baker retweeted
24 Jun 2025
Happening soon! Experts are with @CGDev to ask—can Canada step up and champion global health?
Ft: @peterbaker17, @RobertGreenhill, Kelley Lee, @DrMercyHealth, & Prativa Baral.
Tune in live! ⬇️
bit.ly/3GbMM1e
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Pete Baker retweeted
9 Jun 2025
"The goal must be rapid transformation of Gavi & the Global Fund toward an approach that is more sustainable, more efficient, more empowering, and more resilient to future shocks."
@peterbaker17 & @JaneenM on the Gavi & Global Fund replenishment cycle:
cgdev.org/blog/gavi-and-glob…
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Pete Baker retweeted
3 Jun 2025
"The choices we make now will shape the future of global health financing. We must get it right." who.int/director-general/spe…
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Pete Baker retweeted
29 May 2025
.@gavi & @GlobalFund are seeking substantial replenishments in an uncertain fundraising environment.
@peterbaker17 & @JaneenMadan argue that this replenishment cycle is the moment for donors to push for real and long-overdue reform to ensure funds are spent effectively.💡
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28 May 2025
New @CGDev.
@JaneenMadan & I ask: can donors and the AU tie the replenishments of @GlobalFund and @gavi to real reform, in line with Lusaka Agenda? Empowering countries & building sustainable health systems that can withstand aid volatility?
cgdev.org/blog/gavi-and-glob…
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Pete Baker retweeted
14 May 2025
Countries should commit to funding the highest-priority services from their own budgets. This approach builds a stable foundation for health systems and strengthens accountability to citizens. development-today.com/archiv…
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