Michelle Nunn, president and CEO of CARE, and Adam N. Stulberg, chair of the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, co-authored an op-ed in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution titled “Here’s why global development and humanitarian assistance matter to Georgia.” They argue that despite declining global support for aid, Georgia’s robust development sector — nearly 800 internationally focused nonprofits, including CARE and The Carter Center — drives jobs, revenue, and investment while tackling cross-border challenges.

The authors highlight the state’s unique ecosystem — global air connectivity, a pro-business civic culture, a diverse workforce, and strong universities — where students learn to integrate technology, policy, and human-centered design. They contend that investing in development strengthens democracy and markets, builds resilience against extremism and displacement, and yields local benefits (e.g., applying maternal health and food-security solutions in communities across Georgia).

“Supporting global development is an investment in a safer, stronger, and more prosperous world, including here in Georgia,” they write, urging state leaders to continue championing this “glocal” approach.

Read the full op-ed in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.