A candid discussion with Emma Pennisi on the centers on the ignominious assault on the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the negative consequences that will follow. Emma Pennisi is a seasoned veteran in the USAID domain is here in a strictly personal capacity.
Pennisi articulates her perspectives regarding the potential ramifications of this dismantling on U.S. global influence and strategic interests.
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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Intro
(02:32) - The Origins and Controversies of USAID
(05:39) - The Founding Principles of USAID
(11:20) - Altruism by Un-Design
(24:08) - The Future of Foreign Aid: The End of USAID
(28:46) - The Impact of USAID on Global Health and Migration
(37:46) - Analysis of Foreign Aid's Long-Term Impact
(45:03) - The Impact of USAID Dismantlement
(49:23) - The Impact of Direct Aid: A Personal Story
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Referenced in the Show:
Lewis Lucke episode link: https://getpodcast.com/dk/podcast/covid19-a-fresh-look/44-ambassador-lewis-lucke_b67e81e8a5
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