Information on "Development Programs and Projects" and "Americas"
November 2012
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Nov 2012
Finish the Job: Jump-Start Afghanistan's Economy
Author: S. Frederick Starr, Adib Farhadi
Publisher: Central Asia-Caucasus Institute and Silk Road Studies Program (CACI-SRSP)
This paper presents a series of ideas and projects aiming to spur economic development in Afghanistan following the departure of NATO forces. More on «Finish the Job: Jump-Start Afghanistan's Economy»
September 2012
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Sep 2012
Hidden Dragon, Crouching Lion
Author: David E Brown
Publisher: Strategic Studies Institute of the US Army War College (SSI)
This monograph examines China’s oil diplomacy, equity investments in strategic minerals, and food policy toward Africa. More on «Hidden Dragon, Crouching Lion»
July 2012
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10 Jul 2012
Chronic Kleptocracy: Corruption Within the Palestinian Political Establishment
Author: Elliott Abrams
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This testimony discusses the existence of widespread corruption in the Palestinian Authority (PA). More on «Chronic Kleptocracy: Corruption Within the Palestinian Political Establishment»
June 2012
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Jun 2012
Imagine There’s No Country: Three Questions About a New Charter City in Honduras
Author: Justin Sandefur, Milan Vaishnav
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
This essay discusses the launch of the first trial of a "charter city" in Honduras. More on «Imagine There’s No Country: Three Questions About a New Charter City in Honduras» -
1 Jun 2012
Pakistan: US Foreign Aid Conditions, Restrictions, and Reporting Requirements
Author: Susan B Epstein, K Alan Kronstadt
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report discuss US foreign aid policy concerning Pakistan. More on «Pakistan: US Foreign Aid Conditions, Restrictions, and Reporting Requirements»
March 2012
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21 Mar 2012
Economic Development: Efficiency and Effectiveness of Fragmented Programs Are Unclear
Author: William B Shear
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This statement to Congress discusses the overlap, fragmentation, and potential duplication in US economic development programs. More on «Economic Development: Efficiency and Effectiveness of Fragmented Programs Are Unclear»
February 2012
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Feb 2012
Brazil as an Emerging Environmental Donor
Author: Kathryn Hochstetler
Publisher: Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
This policy brief examines Brazil’s emergence as an environmental donor within the context of Brazil’s rising international development assistance profile. More on «Brazil as an Emerging Environmental Donor» -
Feb 2012
From Aid to Development Partnership
Author: Scott A Snyder, Seukhoon Paul Choi
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This paper looks at the potentials and challenges of a US-Republic of Korea Cooperation in International Development. More on «From Aid to Development Partnership»
January 2012
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30 Jan 2012
Global Health Initiative 2.0: Effective Priority-Setting in a Time of Austerity
Author: Amanda Glassman, Denizhan Duran
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
In this report, the authors summarize the rationale for continued US investment in global health, look into the evolution of the Global Health Initiative, and recommend a re-boot for the whole enterprise. More on «Global Health Initiative 2.0: Effective Priority-Setting in a Time of Austerity» -
30 Jan 2012
GHI Mid-Term Review and a Way Forward
Author: Nandini Oomman, Rachel Silverman
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
As the Global Health Initiative (GHI) moves into its third year of implementation, this paper summarizes the status of this major development initiative as of 2012, highlights challenges for the GHI, and proposes specific recommendations for the futu... More on «GHI Mid-Term Review and a Way Forward»
