http://www.heritage.org/static/rss/foreign-aid-and-development.xmlForeign Aid and Development - The Heritage Foundationen-US© Copyright 2012info@heritage.orgRSS Generator {4283C514-B97B-43C7-8C2A-87AB3715EC1F}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/05/g8-food-security-agenda-should-encourage-greater-economic-freedomAmbassador Terry Miller, Anthony KimThe focal point of the G8 food security agenda should be advancing economic freedom—the indispensable ingredient in promoting growth and development.Thu, 17 May 2012 18:34:00 -0400{13AC109C-5003-471B-90E9-B89BE228829C}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/04/the-history-of-the-bloated-un-budget-how-the-us-can-rein-it-inBrett SchaeferThe U.S. should seek to adjust the U.N. scale of assessment to more equitably distribute the costs of the organization among the member states, by withholding U.S. contributions.Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:12:00 -0400{608F526E-E433-4169-954C-C2ADDDF67859}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/03/african-union-transparency-and-accountability-neededBrett Schaefer, Morgan Lorraine RoachThe lack of transparency in the AU is startling for an organization that receives significant amounts of U.S. taxpayer dollars.Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0500{2272383B-C27F-4BA9-AD59-7E8CD69F5E20}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/commentary/2012/03/more-conservative-foreign-aidBrett SchaeferSenator John Kerry’s recent Wall Street Journal commentary “The Conservative Case for Foreign Aid” fails on two counts: He does not make a solid case, and his argument is not conservative. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500{B252256A-80C7-4E93-B948-4E4B13A6B493}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/02/us-egypt-relations-ngo-standoff-and-foreign-aidJames Phillips, Helle DaleThe Obama Administration should warn Egypt’s leaders that they will pay a heavy price for their crackdown on the three NGOs.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:01:00 -0500{1AEF1C5C-9AA1-402A-8A94-00828572FFCF}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/audio/2011/10/istook886-revolutions-r-usErnest IstookIstook aiding foreign revolutions sets bad precedentSat, 29 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0400{4011FB3D-D57A-4637-AF65-E83FFA4FA92F}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/video/2011/10/brookes-fbn-10-25-11Peter BrookesPeter Brookes discusses US aid money going to the Middle East.Tue, 25 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0400{4A230AE7-DD1C-41A3-9CCF-147DB3D5B694}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/audio/2011/09/istook869-un-building-projectErnest IstookIstook new UN building cost US moneyFri, 30 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0400{468F2984-FFB8-4D4F-BC3E-A64DF3D03410}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2011/09/obama-administration-was-right-to-boycott-uns-durban-iiiBrett SchaeferCongress and the Administration should refuse to support Durban III financially by withholding America’s proportionate share of the conference. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:31:00 -0400{B09A9D6B-4A24-4F63-B678-2FF51D003DD8}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2011/09/the-un-palestinian-statehood-vote-a-test-of-obamas-un-engagement-strategyBrett Schaefer, James PhillipsWashington should take a hard-nosed approach to the U.N. and use its financial leverage to advance its policy priorities.Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:24:00 -0400{104DF1E1-2362-47B4-B85D-51014166BB64}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/testimony/2011/09/promoting-peace-reexamining-us-aid-to-the-palestinian-authority-part-iiJames PhillipsU.S. aid to the Palestinians is aimed at supporting Israeli–Palestinian peace negotiations; strengthening and reforming the Palestinian Authority, which was created through those negotiations; and improving the living standards of Palestinians to demonstrate the benefits of peaceful coexistence with Israel. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0400{797FC722-20A8-4FE4-BB42-9CF6BA82A0EA}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2011/09/prohibit-federal-support-for-a-new-un-building-until-the-un-provides-detailed-informationBrett SchaeferNegotiations to sell or otherwise transfer the Robert Moses Playground property in New York City to the United Nations for the construction of a second tower have proceeded quickly over the summer, and a final deal appears to be imminent. Regrettably, these negotiations have not included robust congressional consultation even though the associated costs of the project for the U.S. federal government, which pays 22 percent of the U.N. regular budget, would likely be significant. The Administration and Congress should immediately announce their interest in this issue and request detailed information about the project. Congress should also prohibit the use of any federal funds to support this project until relevant information is provided to the appropriate committees.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:01:00 -0400{3C8BB340-75C1-41BD-9E2A-3BD078537E60}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2011/09/theft-of-food-aid-in-somalia-should-lead-to-congressional-oversightBrett Schaefer, Morgan Lorraine RoachWith millions in U.S. taxpayer dollars at risk, Congress should investigate why food aid to Somalia continues to be stolen from the hungry. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:47:00 -0400{EE741A60-EA9D-4D17-85FF-DEC4451D9AC3}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/lecture/2011/08/fighting-economic-corruption-around-the-world-successes-challenges-and-staying-the-courseLeonard F. McCarthyThe anticorruption movement has been making progress—bad guys, from national governments to private corporations, have had their feet held to the fire, being forced to shape up or pay restitution. More and more, the global community is recognizing the scope and devastating effects of corruption. On May 12, 2011, Leonard McCarthy, the World Bank’s Vice President for Integrity, updated the Roundtable on Economic Growth, Development, and Corruption at The Heritage Foundation on some of the World Bank’s successes and challenges in rooting out corruption around the world.Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:07:00 -0400{33C7DE6D-F6A2-42B1-90DF-9BC90E95B5BF}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2011/08/security-assistance-act-responsibly-tying-foreign-policy-budgets-to-security-demandsHelle DaleAt a time of budgetary constraints, it only makes sense to refocus U.S. foreign aid on what is identifiably in the U.S. national interest.Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:22:00 -0400{B915B852-0B35-409F-B10D-29D221BE7165}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2011/08/the-us-should-link-foreign-aid-and-un-general-assembly-votingBrett Schaefer, Anthony KimCountries that receive U.S. foreign aid routinely oppose U.S. diplomatic initiatives and vote against the U.S. in the United Nations. While linking humanitarian and security aid to support of U.S. policy priorities would undermine the purposes and effect of that aid, the effectiveness of development aid in improving economic growth and development among recipients remains dubious. Therefore, the U.S. has no compelling reason preventing it from explicitly linking disbursement of development assistance to support for U.S. policy priorities in the United Nations. The U.S. should also work to strengthen and build coalitions of economically or politically free nations in the U.N. because economically free countries and politically free governments tend to vote with the U.S. more consistently.Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:04:00 -0400{D14E23ED-8E58-4ABD-BD65-DE31114D3B8F}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/commentary/2011/08/should-the-united-states-cut-off-aid-to-pakistanLisa CurtisCutting off all U.S. aid to Pakistan would spell disaster for U.S. interests in the region. But sticking with the status quo -- ­­­providing generous assistance to a country with an increasingly defiant posture toward the U.S. -- also makes little sense. Fri, 05 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0400{ABBD5E15-F752-43A3-9A06-FFEF7B445DFF}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2011/07/congress-should-renew-the-report-requirement-on-us-contributions-to-the-unBrett SchaeferThe current budgetary crisis should focus congressional attention on whether increased funding for the U.N. is a priority.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:30:00 -0400{999D4485-623D-40D7-B245-11155C1EB6E9}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2011/05/the-great-eastern-japan-earthquake-assessing-disaster-response-and-lessons-for-the-usJames Jay Carafano, Ph.D.In virtually every major respect, the lessons to be learned from the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake are ones that the United States should already know well. Many are reminiscent of the challenges the U.S. faced in recent large-scale disasters, such as Hurricane Katrina and the Gulf oil spill. Addressing the shortfalls of catastrophic disaster response is vital. Catastrophic disasters are one of the few challenges that can bring even the most rich and powerful nations to their knees. Yet, these shortfalls are avoidable calamities. This paper offers multiple recommendations for U.S. policymakers to address shortfalls in terms of preparedness and response, risk communication, international assistance, and critical infrastructure. The more attention given to disaster preparedness before disaster strikes, the more efficiently resources can be applied to ensuring the resilience of the nation and rapid recovery after a disaster.Wed, 25 May 2011 12:55:00 -0400{2F0E16B9-B2D1-4B76-B0BA-21DBB11906AE}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2011/05/after-bin-laden-bringing-change-to-pakistan-counterterrorism-policiesLisa CurtisThe U.S. should suspend, not cut off, security aid to Pakistan until the U.S. has more information on the network that protected bin Laden.Thu, 12 May 2011 17:58:00 -0400