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Groups Welcome the Release of Administration Proposal for International Food Aid Reform
February 26th, 2013 | Community, MFAN Statement, Obama Administration, Pressroom
When 870 million people around the world go hungry every day, making every food aid dollar count is not only a responsible use of taxpayer money, it is a moral imperative. For that reason, it is critical that any reforms seek efficiencies rather than cuts, and do not alter the basic programmatic focus of the U.S. food aid program. These programs help to feed 55 million people in need around the world, supporting both emergency responses and addressing chronic hunger.
ONE’s Video Series Tells Truth about Foreign Aid
January 11th, 2013 | Community, Obama Administration, Pressroom
Once given these facts, people quickly moved from being skeptical to supportive and even glad to hear that their tax dollars were helping to bring about such positive change.
MFAN Statement: MFAN Applauds Congressman Howard Berman’s Introduction of Global Partnerships Act to Modernize U.S. Foreign Assistance
December 12th, 2012 | Community, House, MFAN Statement, Obama Administration, Pressroom
The introduction of the Global Partnerships Act provides an opportunity for Members of Congress, including new Members, to work together in a bipartisan fashion to strengthen accountability and effectiveness in U.S. development programs. As the 113th Congress approaches, we encourage policymakers to consider this comprehensive, long-overdue proposal that would bring our foreign assistance into the 21st century and allow us to more effectively address new and pending global challenges.
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Aid Transparency: Will Obama and Romney Walk the Walk?
October 2nd, 2012 | Community, MFAN News, Obama Administration, Pressroom, Senate
Notably, Ingram also cites Bulletin No. 12-01 issued by the Office of Management and Budget, which directs 22 U.S. government agencies to publish foreign assistance data in a common format consistent with the standards of the Foreign Assistance Dashboard and the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI).
MFAN Statement: Lugar-Rubio Bill Signals Commitment to More Transparent, Accountable Foreign Assistance
September 19th, 2012 | Community, MFAN Statement, Pressroom, Senate
In a period of intense political polarization, MFAN is pleased that members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee came together to pass The Foreign Assistance Transparency and Accountability Act of 2012 (S. 3310) earlier today. This bipartisan legislation demonstrates broad agreement that the U.S. has an important role to play overseas and that we can drive better development outcomes with these critical reforms.
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Tweet Stream: Bush Administration’s Legacy on Global Development
April 3rd, 2012 | Pressroom
We’ll put together a recap of the event, but for now take a look at MFAN’s live tweet stream (@modernizeaid) of the event in reverse chronological order.
Amanpour Explores Foreign Aid with Deputy Secretary Tom Nides
December 6th, 2011 | Obama Administration, Pressroom, State Department
During the interview, Deputy Secretary Nides pushes back on recent criticisms to foreign aid spending by noting how these programs are both cost-effective and central to our national security: “For every dollar you spend on assistance, it saves you five dollars for boots on the ground.” See the full interview below.
MFAN Co-Chair Jim Kolbe and Rep. Ted Poe in Roll Call
October 20th, 2011 | House, MFAN News, Pressroom
In a new op-ed for Roll Call, House Foreign Affairs Committee member Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX-2) and former Rep. Jim Kolbe argue that modernizing the U.S. foreign assistance system will helps us confront challenges abroad while making the most effective use of every dollar spent.
OGP plans show US and UK commitment to aid transparency
September 22nd, 2011 | Community, Obama Administration, Pressroom
To become a member, participating countries must make an Open Government Declaration; deliver a country action plan; and report on progress. Country plans were released as the OGP was launched. The US and the UK made important commitments to aid transparency, including to publish information in line with a common standard.
Bread for the World Applauds Former President Bush’s New Global Health Program
September 21st, 2011 | Community, Pressroom
“We are delighted that President Bush is weighing in to protect funding and promote continued reform in U.S. foreign assistance,” said Rev. David Beckmann, president of Bread for the World. “This week’s bipartisan cooperation on global health is a welcome break from the gridlock that has characterized efforts to reduce our national debt.”
