The structure of partnerships between NGOs and the U.S. government is one area that is ripe for productive reform.
For the last 50 years, U.S. leadership and investment in international development and humanitarian assistance have proved instrumental in helping…
"In a world of such complex challenges, it is vital that the United States continues its role in global leadership and engagement. "
In the face of humanitarian crises, increasing violent conflict, and famine, American leadership across the globe is needed now more than ever.
“Food security is not just about food. It’s about giving farmers in rural areas a disposable income,” said Paul Guenette
In the future, international development organizations and donors should continue with forward causal questioning that leads to learning from immediate development programming experiences but should also prioritize reverse causal reasoning that leads to learning from reflection and broader investigation of a holistic causal chain involved in a development program’s outcomes.
"Last year, we stood united against unprecedented assaults on NGOs and thankfully, some of our worst fears and concerns did not come to fruition."
To kick off 2018, we’re looking back at some of our most-read blog posts published in 2017.
Explore our guide to understand the basics of international development, humanitarian action, and U.S. foreign assistance programs.
"Shutdowns affect more than the egos of a few politicians."
