Sustainable Landscapes

Sustainable Landscapes

Taking a Common-Sense Approach for Children and Youth Policies and Programs

All children and youth—from infancy to adolescence to young adulthood—should have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. Ongoing global…

The Congressional Committee Map

The Congressional Committee Map

The Global Fragility Act of 2019 (GFA)

The Global Fragility Act (GFA) passed the House of Representatives on May 20, 2019. The bill would streamline and improve programs and efforts within the USG to address violent conflict overseas using a “3D” approach of development, diplomacy, and defense. With bipartisan support, the bill has moved out of the House.

The Impact and Future of the Global Food Security Act

“Food security is not just about food. It’s about giving farmers in rural areas a disposable income,” said Paul Guenette

The Need for More Nonprofit Voices in Innovative Finance for Development

Nonprofits have been working in the development context for decades and possess knowledge and skills that are critical to ensuring people are truly reaping the rewards of increased investment in their communities.

The Seeds Are Not the Problem

One of the most significant hardships that farmers in Africa are experiencing is the reality of climate change. It is…

The U.N. Water Conference and a Collective Call to Action

Two billion people lack safely managed drinking water, 3.6 billion people—nearly half the world’s population—lack safely managed sanitation, and 2.3…