Global & Public Policy Positions

InterAction and its members advocate for funding of poverty-focused development programs and humanitarian relief, while also engaging on issues like foreign assistance reform, democracy, rights, and governance, global health, food security and nutrition, water and sanitation, and humanitarian access.

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Climate Resilient Debt Management

The world is facing three global disasters all at once: climate change, extreme global debt, and COVID-19. As we grapple with the defining public health…

Erin Landy

May 21, 2021

Global & Public Policy Positions

Celebrating Cultural Diversity Through Solidarity

Since its declaration in December 2002, the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development on May 21 reminds us to uplift all…

Alessandra Restifo

May 13, 2021

Global & Public Policy Positions

Decarbonizing Relief and Development Work

Over the past year, commitments made by corporations to achieve net-zero emissions have nearly doubled. In 2019 alone, 90% of S&P 500 companies have published greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and sustainability reports. Major corporations, including Goldman Sachs,…

Maia Sparkman

Apr 29, 2021

Global & Public Policy Positions

Three Takeaways from InterAction’s Analysis on GRF Pledges

In an era of rising populism and rejection of multilateralism across the globe, the adoption of the Global Compact on Refugees (GCR) marked a…

Eric Smith

Priscilla Yoon

Apr 19, 2021

Global & Public Policy Positions

Strategy Considerations and Recommendations for USAID on Climate Adaptation and Integration

The Biden Administration is swiftly moving to reestablish U.S global leadership on climate by reentering the Paris Agreement, issuing the Executive Order on Tackling Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad, and hosting…

InterAction

Apr 19, 2021

Global & Public Policy Positions

Celebrating Women’s Impact on Development and Humanitarian Aid

In the midst of great societal change and unrest, many questions regarding the very fabric of institutions are being asked in a way that is…

Skylar Hall

Mar 29, 2021

Global & Public Policy Positions

Improving Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Access Amid the Pandemic

Just over one year since we entered the COVID-19 pandemic, many have a much better understanding of how access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene…

Kelsey Harris

Mar 20, 2021

Global & Public Policy Positions

Statement on the Passage of the American Rescue Plan

InterAction released the following statement on the passage of the American Rescue Plan “The American Rescue Plan will bring much-needed relief to Americans and people…

InterAction

Mar 12, 2021

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