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GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover Institution

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Navigating the Politics of USAID and Institutional Reform

This chapter explores the inefficiencies within USAID's financial processes, revealing how they often benefit intermediaries at the cost of direct support. Drawing historical parallels, it advocates for systemic reform and emphasizes the need for political courage to implement meaningful changes in social programs.

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