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Foreign Assistance Reform: Views from the Ground
This report, based on some 270 interviews with field-based individuals in nine countries, brings important observations to decision-makers on how to align US assistance, US interests and the improved coordination, efficiency and transparency in U.S. foreign assistance.
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USAID’s Partner Vetting System Proposal
InterAction has led in opposing the screening of officers and individuals of non-governmental organizations that apply for USAID contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements.
The President's FY2009 Budget Request for International Affairs (Function 150) Spending
>> Official Summary and Highlights
>> Budget Request Table
>> InterAction Press Release
FY 2008 Budget Analysis
InterAction's review of funding levels in the FY08 Appropriations omnibus bill, alongside the original FY08 House- and Senate-passed levels, and with comparisons to FY07 enacted levels.
>> Analysis >> Spreadsheet
Embassies Grapple to Guide Foreign Aid
This summer the minority staff of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee visited 24 countries to examine U.S. bilateral foreign assistance. Click here to download the Committee's resulting report.
F Bureau's Guidance for FY08 Operational Plans and FY07 Performance Reports
On January 19, 2006, Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice introduced a new set of reforms for U.S. Foreign Assistance. Entitled “Transformational Diplomacy,” the announced aim of the plan is to align foreign aid priorities with national security interests.
Confirmation Hearing Testimony of USAID Administrator
Download Notes from June 24, 2007 Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing
InterAction Response to Question for the Record: Senator Lugar
Following the June 12th Senate hearing on foreign assistance reform, Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN) submitted 3 questions for the record to InterAction's CEO Sam Worthington related to USAID's Operating Expenses over the last 25 years.
>> InterAction's Official Response
Cuts to USAID Operating Expenses
Letters from InterAction and the American Foreign Service Association to Senator Gregg and Senator Leahy
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