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Deliberate Adaptations: Structures for flexibility in international development

Prepared by Christine Pagen , July 2026

About the author

Dr Christine (Chris) Pagen, from New York, is a senior development professional with 15 years' experience at USAID. She has worked across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. Dr Pagen has a PhD from Columbia University, an MA from the University of Chicago and a BA from the University of Notre Dame. During her fellowship, she was based at New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Wellington.

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