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Aid cuts and challenges in International Cooperation.The modern system of international cooperation began to take shape in the 1960s, during the era ofdecolonization and newly gained independence for many nations. Through their Official DevelopmentAssistance (ODA), developed countries started providing financial, technical, and operational support toless-developed nations in their journey toward modernization.Initially centered on "economic growth,"…

HDPI, Inc, JMU, WMRA Proposed Program “Being Human” Raising awareness of our common humanity in crisis situations Zero Draft 4, 5 May – ER/PR ProposedProposed: A four component initiative to raise public awareness of global humanitarian needsand constructive efforts to meet them: “Did you know?” service radio spots (30,60 or 90seconds) that share key facts…

Global Migration   Migration is a hot button issue, frequently in the news, but migration-related terms and trends are widely misunderstood.   Migrant is a general term that refers to anyone who moves from one place of residence to another with the intention of staying for an extended period of time. Counter to the globalization…

Forced Displacement   You’ve probably heard the terms refugee, asylum seeker, and IDP. But what do they really mean?   A refugee is someone who’s been forced to flee their home country due to war or violent persecution. They’ve been recognized—usually by the United Nations or a national government—as qualifying for international legal protection, known…

Democratic Republic of Congo: (DRC)   Did you know? -The DRC is second-largest country in Africa (after Algeria) and largest country in sub-Saharan Africa. -It has an estimated population of 103.5 million, making it the fourth most populous country in Africa after Nigeria (225.8 million), Ethiopia (127.7 million), and Egypt (113.3 million). -The capital city, Kinshasa…