“The United States needs a national strategy to clarify the goals of foreign aid, trade policy consistent with those goals, an easier process for small businesses to participate and support for international education programs,” according to a set of recommendations for improving the effectiveness of U.S. foreign aid assistance released Tuesday by the Seattle-based non-profit Global Washington, the Seattle Times reports. More than 40 development experts worked together to create the policy paper (.pdf), titled “Global Development through Aid, Partnerships, Trade and Education: Recommendations from Global Washington,” in response to a request by Sens. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash. and Patty Murray, D-Wash., the newspaper notes. Cantwell and USAID Chief Innovation Officer Maura O’Neill joined representatives of Global Washington on Tuesday to discuss the report.”
Seattle Non-Profit Recommends Strategy For Improving U.S. Foreign Aid Efficacy
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