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International Business Times
International Business Times
Callum Turner

Rethinking Foreign Aid: Rick Whitaker on New Paradigm for Infrastructure and Energy Resilience

Rick Whitaker in Liberia, in front of "Small Light Today, Big Light Tomorrow" billboards.

Regions across the globe are confronting post-conflict reconstruction needs born from prolonged instability and disruptive events. These needs manifest as demands to rebuild critical infrastructure, revitalize essential services, and ensure communities have the foundation to thrive even in challenging circumstances.

The United States finds itself at a critical juncture in its approach to foreign aid following this moment of recalibration. Significant structural changes highlight its dilemma, as the traditional role of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is being reformed, with key functions now absorbed into the State Department.

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