Program

Global Development Policy and Learning

The Global Development Policy and Learning (GDPL) team coordinates the policy positions and outreach efforts of InterAction and its Member organizations with Congress and the executive branch of the U.S. government.

February 19, 2019
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Press Release

InterAction Welcomes Noam Unger as New Vice President of Global Development Policy and Learning

Unger will lead efforts to strengthen the voice and role of civil society in global policy debates and advocate for robust foreign assistance funding.

June 1, 2018
Blog Post

The Missing Link: Early Childhood Development in Child Protection Humanitarian Assistance

In January 2021, the U.S. Congress enacted the Global Child Thrive Act. This landmark legislation aims to…

June 13, 2024
Blog Post

Six Takeaways from InterAction’s Big Think on the U.S. Global Food Security Response

Progress on global food security and malnutrition has rapidly declined since 2015, with over…

September 14, 2023
Blog Post

Launching InterAction’s “Big Think” on U.S. Global Food Security Response

In 2020, the number of people unable to afford a healthy diet around the world rose by 112 million to…

November 22, 2022
Blog Post

Strengthen the Global Community Through Educational Investments

The data is clear—too many children worldwide are not learning. An estimated 244 million children and youth between the ages…

November 1, 2022
Blog Post

Reimagining Education to Deliver a “New Social Contract” for Children and Youth

The Transforming Education Leaders Summit will convene on September 19, 2022, during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in…

September 15, 2022
Blog Post

InterAction’s 2022 Forum: Toward Greater Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

This year, InterAction’s annual Forum closed with the final plenary, Toward Greater Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, which focused on exposing…

June 28, 2022
Blog Post

InterAction Welcomes New Board Chair, Vice-Chair, and Members

At InterAction’s annual Members Meeting on June 16, we said goodbye to four Board Members. Our heartfelt thanks to…

June 22, 2022
Blog Post

Models for Empowering Youth Voices in Sustainable Development

Nearly half of the global population is under age 30, 89% of whom live in developing or emerging economies.

August 11, 2021
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