MFAN Applauds Congress for Final Foreign Affairs Spending Bill

By: Madeline Hartlieb
December 18, 2019

December 18, 2019 (WASHINGTON) – This statement is delivered on behalf of the Modernizing Foreign Assistance Network (MFAN) by Co-Chairs Lester Munson, Larry Nowels, and Tessie San Martin. This week, Congress released its final State and Foreign Operations budget bill. The Modernizing Foreign Assistance Network thanks Congress for rejecting the Trump administration’s overall blunt and drastic cuts … Continue reading MFAN Applauds Congress for Final Foreign Affairs Spending Bill

MFAN speaks out in support of USAID nomination

By: Madeline Hartlieb
November 19, 2019

On November 4, the MFAN Co-Chairs spoke out in support of Senate action regarding the nomination of Michelle A. Bekkering to be an Assistant Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (Economic Policy, Economic Growth, Education, and Environment). MFAN has supported USAID’s Transformation process as an opportunity for meaningful reform that would advance … Continue reading MFAN speaks out in support of USAID nomination

Sustainable localization – local policy advocacy and the road to country ownership

By: Tessie San Martin
October 23, 2019

According to the most recent edition of the U.S. State Department’s annual Trafficking in Person’s (TIP) report, Nepal continues to be a source, transit, and destination country for men, women, and children subjected to forced labor and sex trafficking. Although Nepal continues to make forward progress to eliminate trafficking, much remains to be done.  Nepal’s … Continue reading Sustainable localization – local policy advocacy and the road to country ownership

USAID Transformation – What is MFAN Watching Now?

By: MFAN
October 9, 2019

Last year, the U.S. Agency for International Development presented a proposed restructuring plan to Congress in the form of nine Congressional Notifications (CNs). The impetus was Administrator Mark Green’s vision of an Agency focused on the Journey to Self-Reliance and a March 2017 executive order issued by the President with the intent to reorganize and … Continue reading USAID Transformation – What is MFAN Watching Now?

MFAN Announces Larry Nowels to be Co-Chair, Two New Executive Committee Members

By: Madeline Hartlieb
October 9, 2019

October 9, 2019 (WASHINGTON) – This statement is delivered on behalf of the Modernizing Foreign Assistance Network (MFAN) by Co-Chairs Lester Munson and Tessie San Martin. The Modernizing Foreign Assistance Network is pleased to announce that Larry Nowels will be continuing his close involvement with the coalition as Co-Chair of the Executive Committee. Mr. Nowels recently … Continue reading MFAN Announces Larry Nowels to be Co-Chair, Two New Executive Committee Members

MFAN Thanks George Ingram for Years of Dedication and Expertise

By: Madeline Hartlieb
October 3, 2019

October 3, 2019 (WASHINGTON) – This statement is delivered on behalf of the Modernizing Foreign Assistance Network (MFAN) by Co-Chairs Lester Munson and Tessie San Martin. The Modernizing Foreign Assistance Network would like to thank outgoing Co-Chair George Ingram for nearly ten years of MFAN leadership and his steadfast commitment to American leadership in global development. … Continue reading MFAN Thanks George Ingram for Years of Dedication and Expertise

Senate Broadly Defends Foreign Aid in FY20 Budget Bill

By: Madeline Hartlieb
September 20, 2019

September 20, 2019 (WASHINGTON) – This statement is delivered on behalf of the Modernizing Foreign Assistance Network (MFAN) by Co-Chairs George Ingram, Lester Munson, and Tessie San Martin. This week, the Senate released its proposed Fiscal Year 2020 budget for State and Foreign Operations. The Modernizing Foreign Assistance Network (MFAN) supports several provisions included in the bill … Continue reading Senate Broadly Defends Foreign Aid in FY20 Budget Bill

MFAN Urges Administration Officials to Resist Threat of Foreign Aid Rescissions

By: Madeline Hartlieb
August 9, 2019

August 9, 2019 (WASHINGTON) – This statement is delivered on behalf of the Modernizing Foreign Assistance Network (MFAN) by Co-Chairs George Ingram, Lester Munson, and Tessie San Martin. Today, the Modernizing Foreign Assistance Network Co-Chairs sent letters to Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and USAID Administrator Mark Green expressing concern over the Office of Management and Budget’s … Continue reading MFAN Urges Administration Officials to Resist Threat of Foreign Aid Rescissions

OPIC/USAID Coordination Report shows promise for strong development ties, but will Congress deliver?

By: MFAN
August 8, 2019

This week, David Bohigian, the Acting CEO of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, which is set to be rolled into the new U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC), submitted a document to Congress alongside USAID Administrator Mark Green. The BUILD Act required a joint coordination report laying out how the two agencies would work together once … Continue reading OPIC/USAID Coordination Report shows promise for strong development ties, but will Congress deliver?

MFAN Announces Conor Savoy to be Executive Director

By: Madeline Hartlieb
July 10, 2019

July 10, 2019 (WASHINGTON) – This statement is delivered on behalf of the Modernizing Foreign Assistance Network (MFAN) by Co-Chairs George Ingram, Lester Munson, and Tessie San Martin. The Modernizing Foreign Assistance Network is pleased to announce that Conor Savoy will be joining the coalition as Executive Director. Mr. Savoy is currently the Director of Policy … Continue reading MFAN Announces Conor Savoy to be Executive Director