Fatema Z. Sumar

Fatema Z. Sumar

Fatema Z. Sumar is the executive director of the Center for International Development at Harvard University. Sumar formerly served as U.S. deputy assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia and vice president of global programs at Oxfam America.

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Opinion: E-learning can prevent another lost generation in Afghanistan

Opinion: E-learning can prevent another lost generation in Afghanistan

about 3 years ago // Education

The United States and its partners must stand by Afghan women and girls in their most dire hour of need. The good news? Advances in digital learning and education technology can fight the Taliban’s misogyny without dropping a single bomb.

Opinion: MCC has engaged in a $500 million compact with Nepal. Here's why.

Opinion: MCC has engaged in a $500 million compact with Nepal. Here's why.

almost 8 years ago // Development finance

Here's a look at the $500 million investment the United States Millennium Challenge Corporation has made through its compact with Nepal.