A Case for Development: Rebalancing America's Foreign Aid Program
Abstract
In a post-9/11 world, further transformed by rapid globalization, Congress and the Administration have increased their awareness of the importance of foreign aid programs, with a particular focus on global development, primarily because of national security interest. This renewed awareness has led to a twofold increase in the foreign aid budget over the past 10 years. However. a close analysis of the foreign aid budget will show that much of that increase has gone to postwar reconstruction, humanitarian disasters. and health initiatives. leaving very little evidence to support the administration's rhetoric towards a national commitment to global development. Over this period, little progress has been made towards strengthening the United Slates Agency for International Development (USAID) or the policies that support global development. This lack of emphasis towards development, both through funding, and policies, is hurting the overall foreign assistance program. This study will highlight the gap between the United States' proclaimed and perceived commitment to global development.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 24, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA601486
Entities
People
- Bryan G. Swenson
Organizations
- Marine Corps University