Aug 28, 2010
Barak

Why doesn’t Elmo ever go to USAID?

Contemplating the travails of USAID is a common theme on this blog. Our analysis today is the self-inflicted wound of omission. The world’s most popular children’s television show is Sesame Street. USAID is one of the major funders of Sesame Street overseas.

Question: Why is there so little on USAID’s website about this impressive accomplishment?

Answer: I don’t know.

Elmo is stumped

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