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Aid funders tend to think too much about the supply side of development, and very little about where the demand is coming from. More and more international actors are focusing on building their own skills to accompany, support, and relate more effectively to local institutions and organizations, rather than overpower or co-opt them.

Governments worldwide are struggling under massive debt, which means there is often less left over for international relief and humanitarian efforts. NGOs like those which belong to InterActionrely on the generosity of the public and increasingly turn to the private sector as a source not only of funding but also for logistical support and expert advice.

As the United States anticipates withdrawing troops from the country by the close of 2014, ensuring girls’ education should be a task that U.S. and Afghan aid groups meet with urgency.

Resilience means the ability to withstand severe shocks, like the current drought in the Sahel, and continue to create wealth for one's family and community. So what could possibly be wrong with focusing on building resilience in the Sahel?