USAID is taking steps to ensure we make the most out of our investments, and one way we are doing so is by experimenting with a range of “pay-for-results” models. “Pay for results” is an umbrella term for… more
This year we are confronting unprecedented levels of food insecurity worldwide. South Sudan, Somalia, Nigeria and Yemen all are facing the credible threat of famine. more
Did you miss key foreign policy developments this week? We’ve got you covered. Each week, DipNote recaps the latest U.S. Department of State highlights spanning a wide range of global issues, events, and… more
Vast, vibrant Nigeria is one of the largest economies in sub-Saharan Africa. What happens in this country has the power to impact the entire region and continent. I recently returned from a three week trip to… more
World hunger is on the rise. Today, nearly one in 10 people around the world suffer from hunger. The solution to combatting hunger seems simple — get food to people in need when they need it. And while we have… more
Today marks the U.S. Navy’s 242nd birthday, and its Construction Battalions, the Seabees, have supported the State Department since 1965. They support Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) security engineering… more
On the International Day of the Girl Child – and every day – the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) celebrates the extraordinary power and potential of girls around the world, and we… more
