Opinion: All I want for Christmas is…

By Op-Ed Contributor

November 9, 2012   |   0 comments

Now that the Presidential election has been decided with the reelection of President Obama, and both houses of Congress support foreign assistance—even when they say they do not—the second term offers the opportunity for turning the page on how foreign aid is formulated and delivered effectively. ...
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USAID Launches New Youth in Development Policy!

By Magdalena Fulton

November 9, 2012   |   0 comments

Building on USAID's decades of experience working with young people, this policy provides guidance on pursuing smarter, more innovative, and more cost effective approaches to empowering youth to contribute to and benefit from their countries’ development efforts....
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Exciting Advances in Mobile

By Jacqui Deelstra

October 19, 2012   |   0 comments

In International Development the letter “m,” short for “mobile,” has been popping up everywhere. There is mEducation, mAgriculture, and mHealth, just to name a few. Creative has also recognized the important role that mobile phones can play in development by connecting people to important information and resources that can dramatically improve their economic opportunities and allow them to be more active, knowledgeable and empowered citizens....
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Youth Movement Reaches Belize!

By Creative Associates International

October 15, 2012   |   0 comments

Creative Associates International, through its USAID/SICA Regional Youth Alliance Program, and two representatives from the Youth Movement Against Violence from Guatemala and Panama were in Belize City this past weekend with Belizean youth to establish the Youth Movement Chapter in that country and to ask government agencies to support the national Youth Movement....
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Celebrating the International Day of the Girl

By Charito Kruvant

October 11, 2012   |   0 comments

As we celebrate the first annual International Day of the Girl, I am reminded of the many young girls and women I have met during my career, both around the globe as well as here in our area, who are working to make our world a better place....
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