The Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR) Fact Sheet is now up on state.gov. Of note is a helpful sidebar that lists key outcomes of the report. These include: Build America’s civilian power, bringing together the unique contributions of civilians across the federal government to advance U.S. interests. Elevate and transform development to deliver results by … Continue reading QDDR Fact Sheet
Continuing coverage of the 40 Under 40 Development Leaders in DC list, Devex featured Senate Foreign Relations Committee staffer Steve Feldstein. The profile acknowledges Feldstein’s contribution to the Foreign Assistance Revitalization and Accountability Act of 2009 (S.1524)—the reform bill aimed at strengthening USAID—that was sponsored by Chairman Kerry (D-MA) and Ranking Member Lugar (R-IN), as well as his recent work on Haiti reconstruction. Check out the full article here.
“A good leader in this field,” said Unger, “understands the complexity of development politics, policies and operations, and applies that knowledge and experience to navigate the inherent challenges, influence key stakeholders, and deliver results.”
The Brookings Institution and Publish What You Fund today hosted a discussion focused on what the U.S. government is doing to pursue greater transparency and its role in shaping international aid transparency standards.
In a new piece in The Washington Times, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Howard Berman (D-CA) calls for Congress and the Administration to complete and institutionalize their work to make foreign aid programs “more effective, more efficient and more accountable.”
Recently, USAID formally announced USAID Forward, a bundle of reforms to make USAID more effective.
Click here to find out about a few of the changes happening at USAID.
In a new policy brief called “Consultation & Participation for Local Ownership: What? Why? How?,” MFAN Partner Save the Children examines how to make the Obama Administration’s emphasis on “country ownership” a successful model for stakeholder participation in development programs.
In a new report called “U.S. Foreign Aid Reform Meets the New Congress,” MFAN Principal and Executive Director of the Sustainable Security and Peacebuilding Initiative at the Center for American Progress John Norris explores how foreign assistance reform can succeed in the new-look 112th Congress.
On November 22, Bread for the World Institute released its 2011 Hunger Report, which focuses on the global response to the 2007-2008 food price crisis that led to a dramatic rise in hunger and poverty, and U.S. leadership in galvanizing the international community. Read further for USAID Administrator Shah’s comments on the Hunger Report.
On Wednesday November 17th, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) held a nomination hearing for Jack Lew’s replacement as Deputy Secretary of State – Thomas Nides. In his opening remarks, SFRC Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) underscored the work that will continue as the Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR) is rolled out. Ranking Member Richard Lugar (R-IN) pointed out the importance of the position and reminded Nides that the committee has drafted and passed legislation to advance the objective of a balanced foreign policy with the help of Secretary Gates and Secretary Clinton.
