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Introduction to the Issue from the United States Agency for International Development
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Introduction to the Issue from the United States Agency for International Development
This document is an introduction to an issue of Practicing Anthropology, a journal, from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
2023
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Abstract
The introduction is written by Gillian Caldwell, the Chief Climate Officer of USAID. The document discusses the importance of understanding communities' structures, power relations, economics, culture, and context in achieving sustainable development outcomes. It highlights the role of social and behavioral science in USAID's work, particularly in addressing the global crisis of ocean plastic pollution. The introduction sets the stage for a series of articles in the journal that explore the application of social and behavioral science in solid waste management and ocean protection.
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