by Edwin Liava’a February 5th, 2025 Too Long; Didn’t Read While the potential shutdown of USAID represents a significant shift in American foreign policy, perhaps it also offers an opportunity to rethink how we approach international development. featured image – USAID’s Bureaucracy Stalled Digital Innovation Projects 1x Read by Dr. One Audio Presented by I was not going to write about this, but I just got confirmation from a former colleague that he is calling it a day with the Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership (DCCP) Pacific Project. The news of USAID’s potential shutdown, as announced through Elon Musk’s recent statements and Trump’s apparent agreement to dismantle the agency, stirred memories of my own journey with the organization. As I read the headlines this February 2025, I couldn’t help but reflect on my decision to resign from the USAID Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership (DCCP) Pacific Project in December 2023. Sometimes, our instincts warn us of approaching storms before they appear on the horizon. My role as Objective 4 Lead for the DCCP Pacific Project began with immense hope and excitement. The initiative, launched in Suva during August 2023, promised to transform digital connectivity across the Pacific region. We […]
USAID’s Bureaucracy Stalled Digital Innovation Projects
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