The Divergence Room

Omoigiate Peter

The Divergence Room is a podcast that explores the stories, decisions, and defining moments that shape how people see the world differently. Through honest, thought-provoking conversations, each episode uncovers the experiences, struggles, and lessons behind unique perspectives, inviting listeners to reflect, challenge their assumptions, and discover new ways of understanding themselves, others, and the world around them.

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The Divergence Room

Episodes (135)

Sep 23rd Clifford Brown: USAID —Global Conflict, and the Human Stories Behind International Development
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The Divergence Room

Sep 23, 2026
27¼ minutes
25 MB

Clifford Brown brings nearly three decades of firsthand experience in international development, having served with USAID across Latin America, Central Asia, and Africa, including leadership roles in Guinea, Sierra Leone, Kyrgyzstan, and Colombia. A former commercial lawyer and multilingual international affairs professional, Clifford has witnessed military coups, civil conflict, corruption, humanitarian crises, and major political transitions while also seeing the impact of development and humanitarian work. In this conversation, he explores the realities behind foreign aid, the challenges within large international institutions, and the personal experiences that inspired his book Inside USAID: An Odyssey of Foreign Assistance. He also...

The Divergence Room

Clifford Brown: USAID —Global Conflict, and the Human Stories Behind International Development

Omoigiate Peter

00:00 -27:16