Publications

Global Washington has sponsored research and published reports that illuminate many facets of global development work underway in the state of Washington. We gratefully acknowledge our supporters who have allowed us to carry this work forward.

Reforming U.S. Foreign Aid

Global Development through Aid, Partnerships, Trade and Education:
Recommendations from Global Washington

Executive summary
Full report

In 2009, U.S. Senators Cantwell and Murray reached out to Global Washington seeking input on strengthening U.S. foreign assistance and examples of successful development partnerships within Washington State. The Senators looked to Global Washington, a regional convening organization, to offer a fresh perspective on global development issues. The attached paper, “Global Development through Aid, Partnerships, Trade and Education: Recommendations from Global Washington” is the result of the collaboration of more than 45 local experts representing the non-profit, business, government, and academic sectors that proposes specific policy recommendation on four topics: Aid; Trade and Development; Public-Private Partnerships; and Global Education.

Principles of Foreign Aid Effectiveness: Global Washington White Paper

Executive Summary (PDF, 391 KB)
Full Report (PDF, 1.7 MB)
Overview of Foreign Aid Principles Project (PDF, 466 KB)

Global Development Sector in Washington

Global Washington, in partnership with Berk & Associates, has developed a Global Development Sector Profile for the state of Washington. This profile, published in 2009, describes the impact of Washington’s global development sector both at home in Washington and around the world, and highlights the unique strengths and accomplishments of our region.

Please click here to view the pdf, or email us to receive a copy by mail.

Research About the International Development Sector

In 2007, Global Washington conducted research to identify the non-profits, businesses and academic institutions doing global development work around the world. This research focused on economic development and poverty alleviation, global health, humans & the environment and global learning.

Click Here to read a summary of the research conducted over 2007.