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In the United Kingdom, Lord Heseltine’s recently released review has once again pointed to the importance of shifting the focus of resource distribution, provision of services and ultimately decision-making to the community level [No stone unturned in the pursuit of growth, 31 October 2012]. Not for the first time are those concerned with sustained socioeconomic growth reminded that local communities need to be empowered and incentivised to achieve success.

This blog is part of a series organized by The Chicago Council’s Global Agriculture Development Initiative and InterAction to highlight the importance of public-private partnerships in agricultural development. This commentary is cross-posted with The Chicago Council's Global Food for Thought Blog.

The final segment of the presidential debates is over. Unfortunately, not much was said about the importance and impact of U.S. aid to developing countries. We all know that the global economic climate is tough and it’s unreasonable to expect any increases in foreign aid. But what we can expect and hope will come to pass no matter who is in elected president next month, is that foreign assistance for global health and humanitarian aid will not be cut disproportionately.

Such drastic cuts would be ruinous. In fact, they would cost lives.