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While discussions of U.S. debt are the headlines, the battle over the 2012 budget is underway and the fears of the NGO community cuts crucial foreign aid programs

current budget battles in Washington could lead to an erosion of "soft power" of our country that the U.S. agencies to implement the core programs of foreign assistance was the target of financial statements.

Although precise figures are not taken into account in negotiations on extending the debt limit, the U. S. NGO community fears cuts associated with what is known as "discretionary spending" will result in less development-oriented poverty and humanitarian aid.

talks on foreign spending will be presented to the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee on Wednesday. We can learn from Britain, where budgets are tight and there is also a view that the international development goals is not safe. Money can be saved in the short term but result in serious security, headaches and global humanitarian later health.

The argument that a country with a GDP of $ 14.6tn can not afford to invest a fraction of 1% of that to help build a more secure and prosperous world is irresponsible. But in the current climate, foreign aid policy and development aid in particular, is an easy target.

haggling in Congress on bills to fund the State Department and foreign operations in 2012 are troubling for those of us trying to fight against global poverty and climate change, and address hunger and other disasters.

a goal for many is the Agency U. S. International Development (USAID), whose attempts to reform itself in danger of being blocked before they have a chance to really be on earth. Negotiations on how it should be deep cuts were almost comical. A plan to stop funding for the budget office of USAID. How can you improve the efficiency of using the office responsible for strategic planning and the budget has been destroyed? If these cuts to see the light of day, to put it out of USAID. Fortunately, cooler heads will probably prevail in the U.S. Senate, which will help shape the final budget figures.

This approach to budget is presented as the Horn of Africa is experiencing its worst drought in 60 years. Tens of thousands have died and the UN estimates that 11.6 million people need help.

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