http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/R43053.pdf
Analyzes the state of Egypt’s economy two years after the spring revolution and the reasons for deteriorating conditions. Also describes negotiations between Egypt and the International Monetary Fund over policy reforms demanded in exchange for loan funds and the U.S. role in an IMF decision. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://china.aiddata.org/datasets/1.0
Spreadsheet which tracks Chinese development contributions to African countries based on media reports. From the AidData project at William and Mary and other partners.
http://fpc.state.gov/documents/organization/207882.pdf
Explains how the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Green Climate Fund would be used to fulfill commitments by developed countries to provide financial assistance to developing countries for climate change activities. Also discusses major challenges for the Fund. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the U.S. Department of State Foreign Press Center
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R41912.pdf
Discusses World Bank plans to emphasize access to energy, especially electricity, as central to development strategies in less developed countries. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R43035.pdf
Describes the shift of U.S. policy toward Burma since 2011, when the quasi-civilian government took control of the country. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/2013-usaid-forward-report.pdf
Describes the progress made over two years in the Forward reform agenda for development programs as a component of U.S. national security and foreign policy. From the Agency for International Development
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R42994.pdf
Discusses the effect of the Budget Control Act of 2011 and the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 on State Department operations, foreign aid programs, and the ability to protect Americans and promote U.S. interests overseas. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/97-522.pdf
Describes the history since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the aims and levels of U.S. foreign assistance, and current mutual efforts aimed at counterterrorism objectives. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists