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A small port near Coron, Philippines, where local fishers bring their catch to sell to local buyers. Jason Houston for USAID.

Participatory Photography: Interview with Jason Houston, Photographer

Feb 23, 2024
On January 25, the Environment & Sustainability Workgroup hosted an event on Collaborative Storytelling: Participatory Photography for Learning...
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Emerging Trends and Key Stakeholders in Development Finance Community

Feb 15, 2024
The Development Finance Workgroup includes and leverages the expertise of finance specialists and development professionals by addressing timely...
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Regenerative Sustainable Climate Smart Agriculture & Smallholder Farmers

Dec 22, 2023
On December 5, the SID-US community gathered to explore perspectives on regenerative agriculture. Speakers from a farming cooperative, the private...
Neema Ayoub Magimba

Congratulations to the 2023 Andrew E. Rice Award Recipient

Oct 31, 2023
We are delighted to announce Ms. Neema Ayoub Magimba as the winner of the Andrew E. Rice Award for Leadership and Innovation in International...
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Demystifying Digital Development Careers: A Panel Discussion for Early Career Professionals

Oct 9, 2023
Global development and technology have become increasingly intertwined in recent times, forming the field of digital development, a dynamic sector...
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SID-United States Announces 2023-24 Board of Directors

Oct 2, 2023
Washington, D.C. – The Society for International Development – United States Chapter (SID-US) is pleased to announce its 2023-24 Board of Directors...
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Inside USAID’s Policy Framework

Aug 28, 2023
In March 2023, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) presented its new Policy Framework, the Agency’s highest-level policy document...
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Still stumbling…Why isn’t locally led development finding its feet?  

Jul 31, 2023
Locally led development is a trending topic again in development circles.[1] A leading proponent is USAID, which has put an “emphasis on local actors’...