Development & Aid

Introduction Currently, there is an unprecedented impetus behind the inclusion of people with disabilities in international development. This sea change is a result of the Convention on the Rights…

A young woman, social entrepreneur, and new mother in Mexico named Mariana recently told me, “solidarity and action are what will help us overcome this crisis. We aren’t just waiting…

The Central African Republic (CAR) could be a case of hope. After years of violence, the main armed groups and the government signed a peace agreement last year. At the…

The below article is the third installment in a three-part series. The first and second installments were published on Tuesday, April 21st and Thursday, April 23rd, respectively. 3) Shaping Security…

The below article is the second installment in a three-part series. The first installment was published on Tuesday, April 21st. 2) Enhancing Economic Recovery Women often take on new…

The below article is the first installment in a three-part series.  The aftermath of conflict is a critical opportunity to build inclusive political, legal, economic, and social institutions that will…

Introduction Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, offer significant potential benefits for development. This is especially true in environments where transportation is costly, such as mountainous regions or areas with…

On February 11, 2020, the Georgetown University Institute for the Study of International Migration (ISIM) welcomed Hugo Slim, the head of policy at the International Committee of the…

With a few exceptions, armed civil wars are no longer commonplace in Africa, but anti-government protests are. Instead of armed rebels, unarmed civilians are challenging regimes across Africa to reconsider…

Defending the foreign assistance program of the United States has always been a political challenge. There are multiple audiences whose interests must be taken into account: the Congress and taxpayers;…