Noteworthy News – 12.21

By: Staff Person
December 21, 2009

This weekly posting includes key news stories and opinion pieces related to foreign assistance reform and the larger development community.

Secretary Clinton: “…democracy and development are not three separate goals”

By: Staff Person
December 16, 2009

At Georgetown University on Monday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gave a speech about human rights, in which she outlined the President’s agenda for a new century. She connected such universal rights to development, noting that hunger, poverty, and education are all freedoms that everyone worldwide should have access to

Noteworthy News – 12.11

By: Staff Person
December 11, 2009

This weekly posting includes key news stories and opinion pieces related to foreign assistance reform and the larger development community.

MFAN Lauds Secretary of State Clinton for Commitment to Development

By: Staff Person
December 8, 2009

Last night before an audience of more than 1,000 guests, the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition – an MFAN partner composed of 400 public- and private-sector leaders and organizations – honored Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for her lifelong commitment to public service and her efforts to elevate America’s smart power tools of development and diplomacy.

Noteworthy News — 12.3

By: Staff Person
December 3, 2009

This weekly posting includes key news stories and opinion pieces related to foreign assistance reform and the larger development community.

Five Questions for USAID Confirmation Hearing

By: Staff Person
November 30, 2009

Tomorrow, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for Dr. Rajiv Shah, the Obama Administration’s nominee for Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Here are five questions Senators on the Committee should consider asking the nominee.

MFAN Statement: Initial Bill Passed by SFRC Adds to Aid Reform Momentum

By: Staff Person
November 17, 2009

Today, Chairman John Kerry (D-MA), Ranking Minority Member Richard Lugar (R-IN), and a bipartisan group of Senators took a concrete step towards making U.S. foreign assistance more effective by passing the Foreign Assistance Revitalization and Accountability Act of 2009 (S.1524) out of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Resolution Empowering and Strengthening USAID Passes Senate Unanimously

By: Staff Person
November 11, 2009

On the same day that a nominee for Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) was announced – Dr. Rajiv Shah – a resolution (S.Res.312) introduced by Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Ben Cardin (D-MD) to empower and strengthen USAID passed the Senate yesterday by unanimous consent.

MFAN Statement: USAID Nominee Shah’s Leadership Needed on Development

By: Staff Person
November 10, 2009

MFAN applauds the nomination of Dr. Rajiv Shah to be Administrator for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). We are hopeful that his unique combination of knowledge about global health, agriculture, and other issues will allow him to provide a strong and indispensable development voice as major decisions are made about U.S. foreign policy. Congress should confirm Dr. Shah quickly.

Yohannes’ Testimony at Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing

By: Staff Person
November 4, 2009

Following President Obama’s nomination in September, today the Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a  hearing that included Daniel W. Yohannes, nominee as CEO for the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).  Yohannes brings over thirty years of experience in managing businesses and ensuring positive results that directly benefit the developing world.   In his testimony, Yohannes notes … Continue reading Yohannes’ Testimony at Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing