Applying Universal Goals to the United States ReportMay 12, 2014 Applying Universal Goals to the United States One of the most innovative elements of the emerging post-2015 global development agenda is a focus on universality. What would that mean in the United States? May 12, 2014 John Norris, Molly Elgin-Cossart, Casey Dunning
The Case for Regional Compacts ReportMar 17, 2014 The Case for Regional Compacts As the Millennium Challenge Corporation approaches its 10-year anniversary, it must explore and implement new aid approaches to stay on the cutting edge of international development best practices. Embracing regional compacts and regional threshold programs would allow the MCC to increase its number of beneficiaries and the sustained impact of its work at little to no additional cost. Mar 17, 2014 Paul Applegarth, Casey Dunning, John Norris
Is Local Spending Better? ReportNov 4, 2013 Is Local Spending Better? By better defining the rationale behind procurement reform, increasing transparency, and using current mechanisms to expand its partner base, USAID can greatly increase its partnerships with local institutions while also building support for this critical reform within the U.S. development community. Nov 4, 2013 Casey Dunning
The Role of the U.S. Government in Promoting Private-Sector Development Solutions ReportAug 14, 2013 The Role of the U.S. Government in Promoting Private-Sector Development Solutions A series of seismic changes are fundamentally altering how we should think about the relationship between public and private flows targeted at promoting development. Aug 14, 2013 John Podesta, John Norris
Atrocities Prevention Board ReportJun 13, 2013 Atrocities Prevention Board With the Atrocities Prevention Board having just completed its first anniversary, it's time to take a look at its accomplishments, challenges, and potential for growth. Jun 13, 2013 John Norris, Annie Malknecht
Inclusive Economic Growth: Increasing Connectivity, Expanding Opportunity, and Reducing Vulnerability ReportFeb 7, 2013 Inclusive Economic Growth: Increasing Connectivity, Expanding Opportunity, and Reducing Vulnerability We must take steps to ensure that the global economy allows the global population to thrive. Feb 7, 2013 John Podesta
Engagement Amid Austerity ReportMay 7, 2012 Engagement Amid Austerity John Norris and Connie Veillette offer a bipartisan report trying to determine how we can make the most efficient and effective use of scarce resources, reform our foreign affairs institutions, and defend our core national interests amid major budget uncertainty. May 7, 2012 John Norris, Connie Veillette
It All Starts with Training ReportDec 14, 2011 It All Starts with Training John Norris, Abigail Long, Sarah Margon, and David Abramowitz explain why the United States should invest more in conflict prevention training. Dec 14, 2011 John Norris, Abigail Long, Sarah Margon, 1 More Sarah Margon
Unintended Roadblocks ReportNov 16, 2011 Unintended Roadblocks Report from Sarah Margon identifies the legislative and policy hurdles that make it difficult for aid groups to do their jobs and how these can be dealt with. Nov 16, 2011 Sarah Margon
Twenty Years of Collapse and Counting ReportSep 14, 2011 Twenty Years of Collapse and Counting John Norris and Bronwyn Bruton look at the case of Somalia to explore the high cost crisis response rather than prevention. Sep 14, 2011 John Norris, Bronwyn Bruton