As a result of USAID’s policy called Implementation and Procurement Reform, AGEXPORT is about to move into the driver’s seat. In a new Feed the Future project called “Rural Value Chains,” USAID required that a local Guatemalan organization be the prime funding recipient. AGEXPORT has asked Save the Children to play a supportive role by providing key technical support and institutional capacity.
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Sasu observed that while some plans do seem to be in motion, the process isn’t as transparent as she and other farmers would like. While she has been consulted on several projects through the Business Sector Advocacy Challenge and Africa Lead, Lydia hears very little feedback after she submits her comments. Lydia recently told Women Thrive that at this point, she’s not even sure where some of the major projects will be located. And after speaking with a colleague who works in another region, Lydia reported to us that in terms of connecting with local women farmers, the U.S. government has been very slow.
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To better understand how the global development policy, and key presidential initiatives, are being put into practice in the field, we reached out to our network of implementing partners. These partners, whose field operations exist in countries from Afghanistan to Zambia, have spoken with local civil society to paint a picture of how reforms dictated from Washington are or are not bringing about real change for individuals, families, and communities suffering from poverty and disease.
In the interest of being transparent, below we’ve listed the tweets received through our aid transparency contest. Thanks to all who participated!
nmcchoi: #Aidtransparency is a force multiplier. Helps us listen, learn, innovate, insist on results. @ModernizeAid
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It’s been one week since we kicked off our Twitter contest asking individuals to tell us (in 140 characters or less) why aid transparency is important and we’ve gotten some fantastic responses! For a refresher on the contest details, click here.
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