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Home is Where the Harm Is: Corruption, Fraud, and Abuse in NYC’s Public Housing

Graphic by Norie Wright Written by Julia Selby Edited by Courtney Schneider Introduction Corruption, fraud, and abuse are rife within the public housing industry. The largest provider of public housing in the United States, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), is no exception. Though corrupt practices have plagued the agency throughout its history, recent… Read more »

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Religion or Politics?: An Analysis of Sectarian Relations Between Iran and Saudi Arabia

Examining the history of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia shows two Muslim-majority nations divided by religious beliefs, committed to nationalism and aggressive policies. This religious division stems from the two major sects of Islam, Shia-ism and Sunnism, to which the majority of Iran and Saudi Arabia respectively adhere.

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Civil Service Reform for Development Goals: An Analysis of MATT Programs in Bangladesh

An organized and effective civil service is needed for the successful implementation of development programs but in most of the developing world, inefficiency in the public sector is a sad reality. For aid agencies interested in civil service reform, an examination of the MATT programs in Bangladesh provides worthwhile insights on how to achieve similar outcomes throughout the developing world.