USAID
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More than a Band-Aid: Why Foreign Aid Must Evolve
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If you were born in the year 1820, your odds of living in extreme poverty, defined as surviving on less than $1.90 per day in today’s dollars, were greater than 75%. Today, that likelihood is just 10%. The world has made significant improvements in quality of life over the past…
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Benchmarking Development Projects to Cash
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In recent years, there has been increasing evidence in support of cash transfers, both conditional and unconditional. In fact, there are organizations whose sole purpose is to give cash directly to the poor. While the evidence suggests that cash transfers can improve livelihoods, there is relatively little evidence on how…
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How Decentralization and International Aid Reduce Inequality in Ethiopia
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In 2017, foreign aid from official donors totaled over $146.6 billion. The bulk of this aid went to decentralizing or decentralized countries, in which regional or local governments are granted powers and resources. Localized governments are believed to be more accountable to voters because they are “downward-looking” and need to…
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From D.C. With Love: The American Mission in Abuja
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The Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Nigeria discusses the intricacies of international diplomacy
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In Good Company: Corporate Social Responsibility in Central America
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A non-profit founder discusses a new model for big business community engagement
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Food for Thought: Does the Delivery of Food Aid Contribute to Conflict?
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New research investigates the relationship between food aid and civil conflicts
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Public-Private Partnerships in International Development
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The U.S. should put away its wallet and concentrate on making friends.