Rob Morello

“Understanding human geography is mission-critical. It reveals what people look like, what they think, and how they behave. It enables one to interpret human behaviors and attitudes over space and time, as well as delineate physical, political, and cultural borders.”@JDevermont

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“Persistent, widespread unrest in Africa is not a foregone conclusion… the region’s challenges require high-level attention, sufficient resources, and creativity. Washington must execute its new vision and implement new policies, programs, and partnerships.” - @JDevermont

I am proud to share my first piece since returning to @CSIS as a senior advisor. I delve into the history of CIA analysis on African leaders -- and how these assessments prepare U.S. presidents for meetings with African counterparts. 🧵 csis.org/analysis/intel…

@a_natalegawa & Gregory Poling argue for more public and elite opinion polling in SE Asia "so the USA can better understand how it is being perceived, target initiatives where they can have the greatest impact, and judge year-over-year progress." I couldn't agree more

Well said ⁦@JendayiFrazer⁩ and ⁦@PeterBlairHenry⁩ | Filling Africa’s Data Gap: How the World Bank Can Bolster the Continent’s Economic Growth foreignaffairs.com/africa/filling…

From his testimony: “In FY21, over 95 percent of USAID's non-humanitarian assistance funding was directed towards a specific allocation. Years in advance, no one can foresee and allocate funding for fleeting windows of opportunity to provide aid where Africans are most in need.”

A late, but resounding AMEN to @USAfricaCommand commander Gen Langley for calling on Congress to give @USAID more flexible spending in Africa.

Great to partner again with ⁦@TheEconomist⁩ to #map the challenges facing the next president of #Nigeria #MappingHumanity economist.com/interactive/mi…

My proudest moments are when our data empowers others to tackle global challenges Today's proud moment: @nithiocredit Finances Climate Justice, powered by @fraym_io techpoint.africa/2022/11/14/nit…

Satellite-to-cell phone technology is on track to make internet access more affordable for over 90% of the underserved, writes @RoseCroshier 🛰️📲 Here's how governments & aid agencies can help make it happen: cgdev.org/blog/space-tec… #Inktober2022 #Tempting

45% of Africa's population is 10km away from fiber network infrastructure via @TechCabal

Very pleased to see the @StateDept recognizing the value of SUBNATIONAL We at @fraym_io have been on to it for some time

"Gates Foundation partner @fraym_io found that investing $1 in childcare services spurs $3 in economic activity in Nigeria. That jumps to $7 in both Kenya and South Africa." fortune.com/2022/09/15/mel…

As @SecBlinken announces the new US/Africa strategy, it's backed by a lot of experienced but "new" faces: - New NSC Africa Director: @JDevermont - New @USAfricaCommand: Gen. Michael Langley - Newly confirmed Asst Admin for @USAIDAfrica: @MondeMuyangwa Who else am I missing?

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@charlesjkenny @MCCgov @gamblingondev Agreed. I wonder what indicators could be more “real time” and even “leading” — they probably make a more efficacious scorecard. Worth noodling on.

@charlesjkenny @MCCgov @charlesjkenny a potentially interesting lens: does the scorecard reflect in anyway that elites has struck a “development bargain,” indicating outsiders should invest ala @gamblingondev

I guess @MCCgov won't be helping Ukraine rebuild, but glad Congress isn't letting an utterly unreliable measure of the risks of corruption prevent direct support for Ukraine's government through more flexible channels... mcc.gov/who-we-select/…