about 4 years ago // The Future of US Aid

In an excerpt from his new book, John Norris explores the thorny questions around the role of the U.S Agency for International Development.

over 8 years ago // Foreign Aid and American Public Opinion

In this third part of our series on American public opinion of foreign aid, now comes the question on most readers' minds: what does this wealth of polling data tell us about the public’s opinion of foreign assistance during the Trump presidency? And perhaps more importantly, what can and should the development community do about it?

over 8 years ago // Foreign Aid and American Public Opinion

In part two of this three part series, Devex contributor John Norris analyzes why Americans might think the aid budget is bigger than it is and offers insights that can make messaging around aid much more effective.

over 8 years ago // Foreign Aid and American Public Opinion

In part one of this three part series, Devex contributor John Norris examines 60 years of polling data and the often surprising history of how the American public has viewed aid programs.

over 9 years ago // A history of US foreign aid

Despite all the sturm and drang, President Barack Obama successfully maintained the historic increase of U.S. assistance levels made during the Bush administration, a rather remarkable feat considering a global recession, ongoing turmoil in the Middle East and Afghanistan, and a Republican-led Congress that at times seemed to veer into nihilism.

over 9 years ago // A history of US foreign aid

On balance the Bush administration brought great sweeping, almost operatic, successes and failures and a nearly unrivaled boom in resources. It was a track record that naturally lent itself to discussions of legacies both good and bad.

over 11 years ago // USAID: A History of US Foreign Aid, Part 5/5

So what do we learn from looking back at the evolution of leadership at USAID and the track records of respective administrators? Several things stand out.

over 11 years ago // USAID: A History of US Foreign Aid, Part 4/5

Despite the fervor of the post-9/11 ideology at that time, this period saw the launch of notable initiatives and reforms, including PEPFAR and USAID Forward.

over 11 years ago // USAID: A History of US Foreign Aid, Part 3/5

This decade is perhaps the most tumultuous in USAID history, as Brian Atwood fought for the agency’s survival.

over 11 years ago // USAID: A History of US Foreign Aid, Part 2/5

The period between 1969 and 1993 saw USAID having some of its best — and unarguably its worst — administrators in its history, thus far.