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Biden can transform the US from a humanitarian laggard into a global leader – here's how

  • Written by Edward R. Carr, Professor and Director, International Development, Community, and Environment, Clark University
imageUntil now the U.S. hasn't coordinated its disaster aid and development spending.Jekesai Njikizana/AFP via Getty Images

Even after the Trump administration’s repeated efforts to slash foreign aid and global partnerships, the United States remains the world’s largest source of official development assistance for low-income countries.

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