MFAN is a bipartisan reform coalition composed of international development and foreign policy practitioners, policy advocates, and experts from the U.S. and Global South. We promote more effective and accountable U.S. international assistance that advances American interests, delivering greater results for people in need and U.S. taxpayers.
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Centered around two guiding principles of accountability and locally led development, we advocate for programs that focus on long-term outcomes and impact. At a time of unprecedented uncertainty for international assistance, MFAN works with our members and partners, Congress, the Administration, and other stakeholders to advance policies and reforms that will enhance international assistance’s effectiveness and its return on investment for U.S. taxpayers. We provide actionable ideas and recommendations for policy measures and legislation.
Vision
MFAN works to strengthen the effectiveness of U.S. development and humanitarian aid in order to build more resilient societies, promote democratic approaches to development, improve the lives and opportunities of the most vulnerable populations, and maximize the sustainable impact of U.S.taxpayer dollars.
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We support a model of development that prioritizes accountability and evidence of impact and that gives greater voice, resources, and power over decision-making to local actors, who are best placed to deliver sustained results from U.S. taxpayer investments.
Particularly at a time when global aid systems are highly stressed, it is vital that MFAN’s principles of effective international assistance – centered around accountability and local ownership – continue to guide U.S. development policy and drive the system change needed to deliver better development results.
Values
MFAN believes that modern and effective international assistance is a non-partisan issue and must include diverse, global perspectives to inform decision-making.
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U.S. international assistance programs not only save lives, they advance national interests, spur economic development, strengthen alliances, and promote stability. In this aim, MFAN engages a diverse set of institutions and individuals that represent different viewpoints, including local development leaders from the Global South.