David WeissinGlobal CommunitiesThe Global Food Security Act — Reaffirming the United States’ Commitment to End World HungerThe US House of Representatives passed the Global Food Security Reauthorization Act, which President Trump recently signed. The…Oct 23, 2018Oct 23, 2018
David WeissinGlobal CommunitiesDevelopment, not Dependency: Investment as a Path to Self-Sufficiency and Stability in the Middle…In my previous two blogs, I have focused on the importance of measuring unexpected outcomes and evidence-based design of development…Feb 14, 2017Feb 14, 2017
David WeissinGlobal CommunitiesHow To Combat Ebola, HIV, Zika For A Few Dollars: Understanding Unintended OutcomesIn my last blog, I focused on the importance of measurement and evidence in designing and implementing the most effective global…Feb 3, 2017Feb 3, 2017
David WeissinGlobal CommunitiesThe Evidence that Global Development Works: Measuring ImpactAt Global Communities, we believe that accountability, transparency and evidence-based design of projects are vital ingredients to…Feb 1, 2017Feb 1, 2017
David WeissinGlobal CommunitiesAllowing Refugees to Better Their Communities Results in Big BenefitsThe approaching UN General Assembly summit on refugees and migrants promises to bring attention to humane and coordinated approaches to…Sep 21, 2016Sep 21, 2016
David WeissinGlobal CommunitiesWorld Humanitarian Summit: Turning Agreements into ActionLast month, the UN held the first-ever World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul. A huge array of commitments, totaling over 1,500 in number…Jun 30, 2016Jun 30, 2016
David WeissinGlobal CommunitiesHumanitarian Responders: Are We Accountable to Beneficiaries?Jun 20, 2016Jun 20, 2016
David WeissinGlobal CommunitiesIf You Want to Solve World Hunger, First Understand FarmersOn January 1, 2016, the new United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) came into effect, creating a new international development…Jun 20, 2016Jun 20, 2016
David WeissinGlobal CommunitiesWant to Eliminate Poverty? Check your BehaviorThe UN’s first Sustainable Development Goal is to “end poverty in all its forms everywhere” by 2030. The UN measures extreme poverty in…Jun 20, 2016Jun 20, 2016
David WeissinGlobal CommunitiesRwanda: Empty Orphanages, Communities Filled with HopeMarie and Emil* are typical seven-year-olds. Marie loves going to school and playing dodgeball with her friends. Emil, while less outgoing…Jun 20, 2016Jun 20, 2016
