Humanitarian responders need to have flexibility to respond to needs on the ground by the fastest and most cost-efficient means possible, be it in-kind or locally purchased food aid. Having cash contributions available for local...

Over his presidency, President Bush has made great strides to increase foreign aid, so today’s announcement of cuts to core development funding is a big disappointment. Although the US is the largest donor in the...

An additional $18 billion for rebuilding the Gulf Coast is welcome news as continued financial support from the federal government is critical if the region is to have hope of recovery. However, the details of...

Our whole U.S. program was built around addressing endemic poverty, not disaster relief. But for a variety of reasons, not the least of them what happened – or didn’t happen – after Katrina, we’re looking...

The President’s budget calls for stricter agricultural payment caps is an important reform of an outdated agricultural subsidy program is rife with abuse and loopholes and hurts small farmers here and abroad. The U.S. government...

Today’s proposal signals the Administration’s commitment to reforming trade distorting subsidies. The ball is squarely in Congress’ court to deliver a fair and sustainable farm program, not just for the U.S. but for the world.