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Dec 15, 2010
“For the first time, there’s been an attempt to rationalize the role of U.S. diplomats and development officers around the world and how diplomacy and development advance U.S. national security,” said Sam Worthington, president of InterAction, a Washington-based alliance of U.S. non-profit groups that focus on disaster relief, refugees and development.
Dec 15, 2010
InterAction welcomes the release of the final report of the Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR), the most comprehensive and thoughtful look at U.S. diplomacy and development efforts in half a century.   
Dec 15, 2010
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton released the long-awaited Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR) on Wednesday, December 15, 2010, the result of a 17-month review of U.S. development and diplomacy policies. Called “Leading Through Civilian Power”, if offers a blueprint to better coordinate diplomacy and development in order that U.S. interests and global security are achieved. The State Department hopes these reforms will make USAID the lead development agency of the U.S. government while at the same times increasing accountability and transparency. 
Dec 10, 2010
InterAction members continue to respond to the cholera outbreak in Haiti. Find more information on our crisis response page.Next week, the Obama administration is expected to release the most comprehensive review of U.S. development and diplomacy efforts in half a century. Please see our policy brief on What to Expect from the QDDR.Please enjoy the rest of the Update. It includes our regular menu of hearing summaries, upcoming events, and articles of interest. We also continue to appreciate any feedback regarding the new layout. 
Dec 09, 2010
The Obama administration is releasing the most comprehensive review of U.S. development and diplomacy efforts in half a century. The system which now delivers U.S. foreign assistance is based on legislation that was signed into law by President John F. Kennedy in 1961.  

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