How Humanitarian Aid Became Politicized
An interview with Peter Mulrean, of the United Nations agency in charge of Palestinian refugees, about what cutting U.S. aid to the program will mean for the world.
Foreign Aid
Trump's Cuts to Foreign Aid Could Intensify the Migration Crisis. Is That What He Wants?
Over the weekend, the president announced plans to hold back funds earmarked for El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala.
Trump's Potential Cuts to USAID Could Put Cambodia's Environment on the Chopping Block
Though Southeast Asia doesn't top the president's agenda, his proposed foreign aid cuts and isolationism could have lasting negative effects on Cambodia's environment.
An Anti-Poverty Program That Really Works
A new study finds that aid and training do the trick.
Auditor Says Scammer Sold USAID $500/Gallon Gas
And a four-figure temperature control device for $220,000.
Should the World Cut Off Egypt's Foreign Aid?
Maybe not, says the World Bank's former head number cruncher.
1,000 Days to Reach the U.N.'s Millennium Goals—and It's Not Looking Good
Most countries are giving less and less every year to a program designed to eliminate global poverty by 2015.
Burma’s Redemption More Domestic Than Imported
Burma's gradual return to international good grace is probably more a case of homegrown changes than a result of economic sanctions, argues one influential analyst.
Paul Theroux on What’s Really Wrong With Africa
Travel writer Paul Theroux on why his latest book, "The Lower River", looks at the damage done by nongovernmental organizations in Africa.
Review: Seeing Haiti’s Distress as People, Not Statistics
The new book "A Promise in Haiti" focuses on three families and puts meat on the bones of a nation most of the world sees as just a carcass.
Foreign Aid, Science Need to Link Up
A pairing of U.S. foreign aid and the National Science Foundation should deliver vital technological and scientific access to the world at no additional cost to U.S. taxpayers.
Building Mosques: Realpolitik vs. the Constitution
To create goodwill, USAID proposes using American money overseas for religious structures. But will that upset our foundation of church-state separation?
Technology May Help Foreign Aid Work Better
Technology, such as the humble cell phone, may knock down some of the impediments that tarnish the name of foreign aid.
Foreign Aid for a Frugal Age
There are international development programs that actually do help the world's poorest people. Dean Karlan can show you the proof.
Debunking Myths About Emergency Seed Aid
The quake in Haiti and floods in Pakistan highlight that the multimillion-dollar emergency seed aid industry is in need of a makeover.
Letting Your Good Intentions Backfill My Budget
Researchers investigate whether that dollar of foreign aid just frees up money for the recipient to spend elsewhere.