Politics of Poverty
Politics of Poverty
The spending of the US and other rich countries on foreign aid is up, but nowhere near where it should be
While spending on foreign aid reached a record high in 2023, a lot of it isn’t actually going to the poorest countries. And not enough is going to basic services to help the poorest and reduce inequality.
Politics of Poverty
Empowering local governments? What we learned from the LOKAL+ project in Haiti
The recent assassination of Haiti’s president sparked a political crisis in a country that has been a theater of chronic political instability for decades. At the same time, Haitians are in dire need of reliable public services and more effective local governance. A USAID project aimed at the heart of Haiti’s struggle with inequality and corruption. Did it work?
Politics of Poverty
COVID, colonialism, and a call to shift power
When the COVID-19 crisis began last year, many expats ran back to their home countries, leaving local aid providers taking all the risks at the front lines. Despite this, the voices of local actors are still not afforded enough respect.