New policy paper: The Nature of Development

As concerns about resource degradation and success of foreign aid continue to run high, InterAction’s latest policy paper, "The Nature of Development," demonstrates how aligning the two usually separate issues can be beneficial to all parties involved.

"The Nature of Development" was launched today at the Rayburn House Office Building. The report calls for the integration of global development and environmental policies in order to improve the effectiveness of U.S. foreign policy investments.

Notable speakers including U.S. Representatives Russ Carnahan (D-MO) and Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE), Henrietta Fore, former administrator at USAID, Julie L. Kunen, senior advisor and chief of staff in USAID’s Bureau of Policy, Planning, and Learning, and David Reed from World Wildlife Fund presented their views on the topic and answered audience questions at a panel discussion this morning.