January 23, 2009

Universities Look to Obama to Expand Their Role in Development Abroad

By BETH MCMURTRIE

Higher-education officials credit departing USAID administrator with bringing colleges back to the table

As the Obama administration takes office this month, educators involved in development work abroad look to the future with greater hope. Although the economic downturn will very likely constrain the new president's ability to make financial commitments abroad, Barack Obama has said he wants to double the amount of foreign assistance provided by the United States to fight poverty and

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