International Development Publications
How Should America Respond to Economic Opportunities in Africa?
Feb 07, 2013U.S. policy toward Africa has been on autopilot for much of the past four years, following a laundry list of good intentions that established priorities for Africa’s well-being and U.S. security interests. However, a truly sustainable and forward-looking U.S. policy toward Africa should refocus attention on Africa’s opportunity as an economic powerhouse of the future, a strategy that combines
both domestic self-interest and an opportunity to help Africa move forward. more
Africa’s Long Spring
Jan 23, 2013Long before it came to the Arab world, spring swept through sub-Saharan Africa. In 1990, Mozambique drafted its first multiparty, democratic constitution. The next year saw multiparty elections in what had been one-party states in Benin, Gabon, and Zambia, as well as the overthrow of Mali’s dictator and, subsequently, the election of new leaders. Every succeeding year brought new steps forward for democracy—in Ghana, Kenya, and the Republic of the Congo in 1992, and elsewhere on the continent in subsequent years. The world only paid attention when South Africa joined the ranks of democratic nations in 1994. more
Delivering Solutions to Improve Maternal Health and Increase Access to Family Planning
Jan 16, 2013According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 800 women die daily from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. Almost all of these deaths occur in developing countries, with higher rates for women living in rural areas and among poorer communities. more
A New Beginning for Mexican Oil
Dec 13, 2012Based on the collaborative work of a high‐level group of Mexican energy experts during the first half of 2012, this report focuses on the issues facing Mexico’s hydrocarbon sector and the most important principles that must underlie the forthcoming reform of the country’s oil and gas industry. Although multiple diagnoses of the sector exist, in recent years there has been no fundamental examination of the principles that should underlie the nation’s energy policy. more
Pursuing A Productive Relationship Between the U.S. and Brazil
Dec 03, 2012The growing presence of Brazilian global companies in the United States complements traditionally strong investments by U.S. companies in Brazil. This trend has created a two-way street where common interests are more visible and both governments are pressured to recognize the benefits of working together or risk paying a political price for not doing so. more
International Support for Justice Reform in Latin America: Worthwhile or Worthless?
Aug 31, 2012This paper examines international support for judicial reform in Latin America, exploring several questions. more
Africa and Twenty-First Century Development Challenges: The North-South Development Agenda Reconsidered
Jun 08, 2012There is much debate today about North versus South development schemes and frameworks. What is effective? What works best in which context? more
Brain Drain in Africa: State of the Issue and Possible Solutions
Jun 08, 2012How can Africa prevent the exportation of its educated citizens? This paper attempts to answer this very question through examination of what is meant by “brain drain,” followed by analyzing the hard facts, significance and consequences for the continent. more
Africa on the Move!: The Role of Political Will and Community in Improving Access to Family Planning in Africa
Jun 07, 2012This paper presents a compelling study that examines factors which have propelled the change in attitudes of political leaders to champion family planning in Africa. more
