NGO accountability is far from a dull subject, and the sector can learn about accountability from smaller, younger NGOs. Soliciting feedback from clients and maintaining openness, which doesn't necessarily have to be a function of size, are musts.

What's a development agency to do when the intended recipients of U.S. assistance don't want to be helped?

Easily the most important aspect of joint ventures for good is combining passion, expertise and impact, an effective technique towards optimizing results. No one organization can do everything on its own, nor should they.

It was a stuffy, windowless broom closet like any other -- replete with empty cardboard boxes, threadbare rags, mops, and of course brooms. "This is where we counsel rape victims," said the center manager.

9/11 brings back haunting memories. Having buried by brother and mother almost back-to-back just before 9/11, losing all three of my life-long mentor...