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Providing assistance to developing countries is both "right" and "smart," say experts as diverse as John F. Kennedy, George W. Bush, and Oxfam International.

» The Web of Aid

Individuals and institutions around the world play vital roles in getting resources to the people who need them most.

» Does It Work?

Today's foreign assistance programs do make a difference in people's lives, but they could make a bigger difference.

» A New Dawn?

Reforms and increases in U.S. assisistance efforts seem to be in the works, but will they withstand the challenge of the domestic economic crisis?

Briefly...

» Aid Commitments
» Behind the Stats
» The Donor Countries
» Imposing Conditions
» New Sources of Aid

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Ask the Experts

Sheila Herrling and Paul O'Brien have answered your questions about how aid works and how it could work better.
» Read the Dialogue, Add Your Comments

From OneWorld Partners...

» Oxfam America: Foreign Aid 101
» Center for Global Development: New Day, New Way
» International Center for Research on Women: Women and U.S. Foreign Assistance [pdf]
» Centre for Development and Population Activities: Holistic Approach Can Improve Power of Global Health Aid
» InterAction: Foreign Assistance Briefing for Obama Administration
» Asia America Initiative: American Presence to Inspire Hope on Frontlines of Terror
» Africa Action: Africa Needs More Support
» Connect U.S. Fund: Why Reform Is Stalling in Obama's Early Days

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