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Submitted by Drew Gardiner on Thu, 2011-05-19 04:45

Hello Associates,

In my downtime I like to read blogs about how to improve international aid. Here are a few that I recommend:

World Bank - Development Impact
http://blogs.worldbank.org/impactevaluations/

AidWatcher (William Easterly)
http://aidwatchers.com/

Professor Chris Blattman
http://chrisblattman.com/

Find What Works
http://findwhatworks.wordpress.com/

UN Dispact (for general comments on what's going on in the UN)
http://www.undispatch.com

Enjoy and I encourage you to also contribute blogs you are reading!

Drew

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Blogs I read

Submitted by Drew Gardiner on Mon, 2011-05-30 10:20.

I'm sure you'll enjoy this blog as well entitled "Stuff Expat Aid Workers Like"

http://stuffexpataidworkerslike.com/

Hilarious!

Submitted by Sharon Kennedy on Tue, 2011-05-31 16:43.

I just read a bunch of these posts and they really made me giggle! Thanks Drew! 

I'm not really into blogs so I don't have anything to post but if I come across something I'll add it to the list. 

Thanks again :)

Blogs

Submitted by Saskia Knight on Tue, 2011-05-31 11:24.

Drew I love that blog!It is not only epic but a welcome lighthearted break when 'the small stuff' can become overwhelming on placement.

One of my favorite blogs is a travel blog called 'Hopscotch the globe'. While it is not directly aid-related, the author brings a social conscience to her travels and speaks with engaged conviction about the people and places she visits. She also features stories about interesting and inspiring journey's taken by 'normal' people. I like this blog because it is kind of a middle ground, striking a balance between intellectual/ professional and strictly personal. 

You can check it out at http://hopscotchtheglobe.com/
Thanks for sharing those blogs Drew, and I'd love for the rest of you to share as well :) 

Cheers,

Saskia

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Submitted by Drew Gardiner on Mon, 2011-08-01 11:03.

A good one from the Non-profit consultancy, the Bridespan Group, which dives into strategy for successful youth led organizations:

http://www.bridgespan.org/RSS/GenerateFeed.aspx?type=1&taxid=156