Practical Insights on President Trump

An Obituary for USAID: an Icon of Global Development

An Obituary for USAID: an Icon of Global Development

Published on: Feb 04 2025 by Wayan Vota - 5 Comments
USAID passed away this weekend from Administration causes. It is with a heavy heart that we acknowledge the passing of USAID, an institution that once stood as...
Help! Show the Global Impacts of USAID Funding Freeze

Help! Show the Global Impacts of USAID Funding Freeze

Published on: Jan 29 2025 by Tech Change - Leave a Comment
Last Friday, the U.S. government issued an executive order halting all foreign aid programs indefinitely. This “Global Aid Freeze” affects funding and...
What’s Next You Ask? Trump Just Halted Domestic USG Funding

What’s Next You Ask? Trump Just Halted Domestic USG Funding

Published on: Jan 28 2025 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio halted all US government foreign assistance spending on Friday, precipitating a humanitarian aid disaster. Starting...
Trump Day 1 Executive Orders: New USAID Funding Freeze & USDS Change

Trump Day 1 Executive Orders: New USAID Funding Freeze & USDS Change

Published on: Jan 21 2025 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Yesterday started the Trump 2.0 Administration in the USA and the new President has signed a slew of Executive Orders. These generally govern the processes of the...
Could Digital Public Infrastructure be a Reason for Trump 2.0 to Fund USAID?

Could Digital Public Infrastructure be a Reason for Trump 2.0 to Fund USAID?

Published on: Jan 15 2025 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
At a recent Technology Salon on USAID under Trump 2.0, one of the participants put forth an interesting question for us to consider: Could digital public infrastructure...
Is the Global Engagement Center the First Foreign Assistance Casualty of Trump 2.0?

Is the Global Engagement Center the First Foreign Assistance Casualty of Trump 2.0?

Published on: Dec 27 2024 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
The recent U.S. elections altered our expectations for USAID under the Trump 2.0 administration that starts in January. However, policy changes may be impacting...
How Will President Trump Impact USAID Business Forecast Procurement?

How Will President Trump Impact USAID Business Forecast Procurement?

Published on: Nov 12 2024 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Donald Trump will be the US President again in January, 2025. His last turn as President was decisive and detrimental to international development. He’s promised...
Breaking News: President Trump Appoints a Special Envoy for North Korea Negotiations

Breaking News: President Trump Appoints a Special Envoy for North Korea Negotiations

Published on: Apr 01 2018 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Breaking News: President Trump Appoints a Special Envoy for North Korea Negotiations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – For Immediate Release, April 1, 2017 – The White House is proud to announce that President Donald J. Trump has appointed a new special envoy...
Trump’s Potential USAID Budget Decimates ICT4D Funding

Trump’s Potential USAID Budget Decimates ICT4D Funding

Published on: May 04 2017 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
It’s no secret that President Trump dislikes traditional diplomacy. His use of Twitter and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner to set foreign policy is unpresidented...
Can We Use Twitter to Protect Human Rights in Uganda (and America)?

Can We Use Twitter to Protect Human Rights in Uganda (and America)?

Published on: Jan 23 2017 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Can We Use Twitter to Protect Human Rights in Uganda (and America)?
Since at least 2009, Uganda has experienced a polarized media discourse on sexual minority rights. Politicians and prominent citizens have questioned the ability...