http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/R43183.pdf
Provides a brief overview of key issues related to the current political upheaval in Egypt and the future of U.S.-Egypt relations, especially with regard to military assistance. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/RL33769.pdf
Covers the sources and types of U.S. government aid, response mechanisms of key U.S. agencies, and issues for Congress, including competing budget priorities, burdensharing, the efficacy of U.S. aid efforts, and links to broader U.S. foreign policy goals. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/weapons/RL30957.pdf
Discusses U.S. security assistance to Taiwan or the Republic of China, the types of weapons sold, the nature of the military relationship, and policy issues for Congress, such as the extent of the U.S. commitment to defend Taiwan. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R43115.pdf
Reviews the growth of U.S. assistance for world health programs, the purposes for which the aid has been given, especially concerns about infectious diseases, and issues facing the current Congress including HIV/AIDs commitments, funding levels for other diseases, and multilateral versus bilateral funding efforts. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
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