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Sara Jacobs: the question is, why does this matter? Why is it important to fund local partners directly? And the answer is: Power.

On the recordSeptember 22, 2021
the question is, why does this matter? Why is it important to fund local partners directly? And the answer is: Power.
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Sara Jacobs
Democratic · California

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Emphasizing the significance of funding local partners in foreign aid.

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