
Racing to Preserve Life-saving USAID Programs with the Project Resource Optimization Team
The CGD Podcast
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Navigating USAID Funding for Impactful Projects
This chapter explores the analytical methodologies used to assess over 22,700 potential USAID projects, honing in on cost-effective initiatives for health and humanitarian outcomes in low-income countries. It highlights the significance of both quantitative analysis and qualitative insights in project selection, while discussing innovative funding strategies and collaborations to address pressing needs. The urgency of reforming U.S. foreign aid is emphasized, focusing on the complexities of funding allocation and the need for robust evaluation methods to make impactful interventions.
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