An Obituary for USAID: an Icon of Global Development

An Obituary for USAID: an Icon of Global Development

Published on: Feb 04 2025 by Wayan Vota - 7 Comments
USAID passed away this weekend from Administration causes. It is with a heavy heart that we acknowledge the passing of USAID, an institution that once stood as a beacon of hope and partnership in global development. It died...
We Have a Playbook for International Resilience and Resistance

We Have a Playbook for International Resilience and Resistance

Published on: Jan 30 2025 by Guest Writer - 2 Comments
International development is in crisis. Not a crisis of talent or passion or expertise (those we have in abundance); we are in a crisis for our humanity. The State Department’s stop work order released to USAID implementers...
Help! Show the Global Impacts of USAID Funding Freeze

Help! Show the Global Impacts of USAID Funding Freeze

Published on: Jan 29 2025 by Tech Change - Leave a Comment
Last Friday, the U.S. government issued an executive order halting all foreign aid programs indefinitely. This “Global Aid Freeze” affects funding and support for critical projects worldwide, spanning health,...
What’s Next You Ask? Trump Just Halted Domestic USG Funding

What’s Next You Ask? Trump Just Halted Domestic USG Funding

Published on: Jan 28 2025 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio halted all US government foreign assistance spending on Friday, precipitating a humanitarian aid disaster. Starting on Tuesday, we will see Trump stopping all US government domestic...
US Aid Frozen: A Real Humanitarian Crisis And Lives Will Be Lost

US Aid Frozen: A Real Humanitarian Crisis And Lives Will Be Lost

Published on: Jan 27 2025 by Guest Writer - 1 Comment
The global humanitarian system has been jolted by a sudden and drastic move: the US Secretary of State has frozen virtually all foreign aid and ordered a review of every program, based on the new Administration’s executive...
Generative AI Now Proven to Advance Learning Outcomes in Nigeria

Generative AI Now Proven to Advance Learning Outcomes in Nigeria

Published on: Jan 23 2025 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
We know that students receiving one-on-one tutoring outperform peers who only have traditional classroom instruction. However, individualized learning programs are cost-prohibitive in most low- and middle-income countries....
Defining Digital Authoritarianism in Humanitarian Relief Programs

Defining Digital Authoritarianism in Humanitarian Relief Programs

Published on: Jan 22 2025 by Guest Writer - Leave a Comment
Digital authoritarianism is primarily enacted by authoritarian regimes seeking to maintain and strengthen their political control. Digital authoritarianism is also known as techno-authoritarianism, is the way governments...
Trump Day 1 Executive Orders: New USAID Funding Freeze & USDS Change

Trump Day 1 Executive Orders: New USAID Funding Freeze & USDS Change

Published on: Jan 21 2025 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Yesterday started the Trump 2.0 Administration in the USA and the new President has signed a slew of Executive Orders. These generally govern the processes of the Executive branch of government, which includes USAID. USAID...
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Apply Now: £3 Million for Transformative Technology Policy Research

Published on: Jan 20 2025 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
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