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

Spreadsheet which tracks Chinese development contributions to African countries based on media reports.  From the AidData project at William and Mary and other partners.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Provides an overview of U.S. policy toward Latin America and the Caribbean including the Obama Administration’s priorities, examines changes in the region’s economic and political environment, and analyzes various recommendations for U.S. policy from think tanks.  Also covers selected regional and country issues.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

This report describes legislation and policies that restrict or place requirements on U.S. funding of abortion or family planning activities abroad.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Examines competition in Africa between China and the U.S. in regard to trade, investment, grants, and loans with special attention to Angola, Ghana, and Kenya.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Discusses arguments for and against a reform package that would increase the representation of emerging market and developing countries at the International Monetary Fund to reflect more accurately their weight in the global economy and increase the size of the organization’s core source of funding.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Shows in table format how much the U.S. administrations requested and how much Congress appropriated for U.S. payments to multilateral development banks.  Also discusses the work of the banks.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Describes past U.S. foreign aid for the Palestinians, the objectives for such aid, reasons behind opposition, and issues for Congress in determining future aid.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Discusses recent developments in the region and obstacles to peace and independence.   From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Describes the growing relationship between the U.S. and Algeria as the latter provides sources of energy to Europe and the U.S. and serves as a bulwark against terrorist activity in Northern Africa.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Discusses the current crisis in Mali, the threat posed by Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, the weakness of the current Mali government in coping with economic and security problems, and the role for U.S. assistance.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Warns that the world economy is on the brink of another major downturn.  Sections on the global economic outlook, international trade, and international finance for development.  From the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

Provides a brief overview of key issues for Congress related to current relations with Egypt and details about U.S. foreign assistance.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Reviews reforms planned by the International Monetary Fund to increase their resources and expand representation of developing countries in their work.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Includes a survey of the electoral landscape in 2013, an assessment of the current government, relations between Pakistan and other countries, and assistance provided by other countries.  Also provides experts’ views of possible futures for Pakistan.   From the House of Commons Library

Reviews past arms requests and the status of arms sales to Taiwan.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Discusses key trends shaping the development landscape and the need for wiser investment of development funds.  From the Agency for International Development

Reviews recent developments in U.S.-Saudi relations including foreign assistance, petroleum trade, political reform, relations with Iran, and more.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

With looming budget cuts, all federal programs are expected to show their effectiveness to retain funding.  This report discusses the history of efforts to evaluate foreign assistance programs, the challenges for such evaluation efforts, and current agency evaluation policies.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Describes the nature of developments in El Salvador since the advent of the Funes Administration and the level of U.S. aid flows.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Provides an overview of issues relating to Lebanon including the current civil war in Syria, and U.S. assistance to Lebanon.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Provides an analysis of U.S.-Yemeni relations amid evolving political change in Yemen, ongoing U.S. counterterrorism operations against Al Qaeda on the Arabian Peninsula, and international efforts to bolster the country’s stability.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Discusses the Sunni-Shiite tensions over governance in Bahrain.  Also covers the influence of Saudi Arabia, human rights issues, and the aftereffects of the uprisings in the Arab Spring.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

This report provides an overview of Peru’s government and economy and a discussion of issues in relations between the U.S. and Peru.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists