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Improving Natural Resource Management in Sudan
June 2010 Special Report by Paul Sullivan and Natalie Nasarallah
Most experts view secession as the most likely outcome of the 2011 referendum on southern Sudan's potential secession. While this scenario may lead to some stability in the long run, effective secession immediately after the referendum may prove difficult.
Tourism in the Developing World
October 2009 Special Report by Martha Honey
A new USIP report examines how the $1 trillion tourist industry can help strengthen stability in developing countries.
Reinforcing Treasury’s Strategic Roles in International Affairs and National Security
September 2009 Working Paper by Jeremiah S. Pam
Amid the global financial crisis, USIP explores the Treasury Department's current functions and resources as a foundation to more effectively strengthen financial institutions and combat illicit finance in non G-20 countries. USIP's Jeremiah S. Pam describes how the Treasury Department might be better organized to play a greater strategic role in international affairs that addresses financial crises in developing countries and, in doing so, serves U.S. national security interests.
On This Page:
- Handbook on Tourism and Peacebuilding
- Petroleum Project for Sudan Post-2011 Resource Management Scenario Study
- Effectiveness of Foreign Aid Conflict-Affected Countries
- Role of U.S. Treasury Advisors in Conflict-Affected Countries
Handbook on Tourism and Peacebuilding
Tourism offers an alternative route to economic development that could complement or supplement traditional economic activity. This project will involve the preparation of a handbook covering topics such as the role of tourism in promoting community development, 'dos and don'ts' of philanthropic giving, and ways sustainable tourism could promote social equity and stability.
Petroleum Project for Sudan Post-2011 Resource Management Scenario Study
According to Sudan’s Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) that was signed in 2005, Southern Sudan will put its self-determination to a referendum in 2011. Given the faltering progress of national unity within the scope of the CPA, USIP will provide an analysis that will consider the nature, costs and implications of various policy scenarios if Southern Sudan decides to secede.
Effectiveness of Foreign Aid Conflict-Affected Countries
Recognizing the centrality of foreign aid in stabilization, peacebuilding and economic recovery, CSE organized working group sessions on aid and development effectiveness in conflict affected countries. These working group sessions emphasize on innovative practices and lessons learned from case studies in USIP priority countries. Particular attention will be paid to the documentation and development of collaborative mechanisms to accelerate the transition from humanitarian assistance to sustained socio-economic progress in these areas. Conclusions and recommendations will be presented in a USIP publication.
Role of U.S. Treasury Advisors in Conflict-Affected Countries
The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Technical Assistance coordinates a program to provide operational and management support to key financial institutions in post-conflict, post-intervention and fragile countries. Raymond Gilpin is working with a consultant, Mr. Jeremiah Pam (former advisor in Iraq), to glean sound practices from this successful program. They seek to create a viable template for coordinated technical assistance to promote sound fiscal and monetary policies while strengthening financial sector capacity in conflict-affected countries.