Modernizing Foreign Assistance Network: It's time for more effective U.S. foreign assistance.
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G2G Recommendation #5 underscores that effective project management is what determines success. Rigorous planning, consistent data validation, regular reviews & flexibility to adapt when conditions change are essential to delivering results. Read more: lnkd.in/eiK-isHY
MFAN was an early leader in calling for the creation @DFCgov's. Ahead of tomorrow's House on Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, we've outlined four recommendations to strengthen the transparency, accountability, & impact of DFC's investments: shorturl.at/He6EM
MFAN Welcomes @theglobalfight to our coalition. Led by Chris Collins, Friends of the Global Fight advocates for strong, sustained U.S. support for the Global Fund and the programs working to end #AIDS, #Tuberculosis and #Malaria.
#ForeignAssistance #GlobalDevelopment #USAID
MFAN welcomes new member @MalariaNoMore. Led by Bill Steiger, Malaria No More envisions a world where no one dies from a mosquito bite.
#ForeignAssistance #GlobalDevelopment #InternationalDevelopment #USAID
MFAN welcomes new member @ONEinAmerica as part of our coalition. Led by Ambassador Mark Green, ONE is a global, nonpartisan organization advocating for the investments needed to create economic opportunities and healthier lives in #Africa.
#ForeignAssistance #GlobalDevelopment
MFAN welcomes Friends of the Global Fight Against #AIDS, #Tuberculosis and #Malaria, @MalariaNoMore and @ONEinAmerica as new members of our coalition. These additions are a testament to the value and impact of MFAN’s work.
Read the statement: shorturl.at/c9aGX
This op-ed in the @dcexaminer by Jim Richardson and Bob Powers - who helped lead U.S. #foreignassistance at the State Department and #USAID during the first Trump administration - brings welcome attention to a critical issue MFAN has been warning about for more than a year:
Building the foreign assistance infrastructure the people deserve OP-ED trib.al/XgbAEUo
and a clear implementation plan with benchmarks to restore those capabilities. Richardson and Powers’ recommendations also align with a bipartisan blueprint, Consensus Principles & Recommendations for the Future of U.S. International Assistance (shorturl.at/Gxrif)
MFAN developed with former #Republican and #Democratic officials. It outlined a strategic framework to deliver both a clear return for the United States and meaningful #development results for partner countries.
G2G assistance is back in the #ForeignAssistance conversation. In a new MFAN Policy Commentary, retired USAID Development Lawyer and senior leader Peter Young, shares lessons from 20 years designing and managing G2G partnerships across Africa & Asia. tinyurl.com/kzxmf3u5
6 lessons and 1 clear message. Based on a recent MFAN Hill briefing on #DevelopmentFinance, we explore what U.S. policymakers should keep in mind as country co-financing becomes increasingly important. modernizeaid.net/press-room/…
State Department & USDA hiring is a welcome step toward rebuilding U.S. #ForeignAssistance capacity. But effective program management will also require sustained investments in #DevelopmentExpertise, field-based staff & operational readiness. Read more: tinyurl.com/h285kf69
At a June 4 briefing hosted by MFAN and the Consensus for Development Reform, experts explored DRM, private investment, debt management and country ownership. As @AmbassadorGreen noted: development should help countries achieve self-reliance - not dependence.
As U.S. #ForeignAssistance consolidates into the #StateDepartment, the question is no longer whether it happens, but whether it’s designed to preserve what makes development effective. Dennis Vega of @PactWorld outlines 4 priorities for getting this right. tinyurl.com/4bkrrh48
As debates continue on the future of U.S. international assistance, many of today’s key policy, budget, and implementation challenges were flagged early in MFAN’s bipartisan 2025 roadmap.
Nearly a year later, the recommendations remain highly relevant: tinyurl.com/5e7mf29m
MFAN is honored to be featured as the Site of the Month in the May–June 2026 issue of @afsatweets Foreign Service Journal! We remain committed to advancing bipartisan reforms that make U.S. development & humanitarian assistance more effective. tinyurl.com/y8uymzs5
Check out MFAN’s updated 2026 factsheet! At a pivotal moment for U.S. foreign assistance, the factsheet highlights our continued work advancing practical, bipartisan reform grounded in accountability, country ownership, and evidence-based policy. cdn.prod.website-files.com/6…
