Modernizing Foreign Assistance Network

G2G Recommendation #5 underscores that effective project management is what ultimately determines success. Rigorous planning, consistent data validation, regular reviews, and the 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 for the U.S. Development Finance Corporation. 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/6xm0X

MFAN Welcomes Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria 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

MFAN welcomes new member @malarianomore.org. 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 @onecampaign.bsky.social 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, Malaria No More, and ONE 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 #ForeignAssistance #GlobalDevelopment #USAID

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 and Asia. Check out his insights: tinyurl.com/kzxmf3u5

6 lessons from a recent Capitol Hill discussion on #DevelopmentFinance – and one clear message: countries can't be expected to finance more of their own development priorities overnight without significant U.S. investment in country systems. Learn more: www.modernizeaid.net/press-room/f...

Hiring at the State Department and USDA is a welcome step toward rebuilding U.S. #ForeignAssistance capacity. But effective program management will also require sustained investments in #DevelopmentExpertise, field-based staff, and operational readiness. Read our statement: tinyurl.com/h285kf69

At a June 4 briefing hosted by MFAN and the Consensus for Development Reform, experts explored domestic resource mobilization, private investment, debt management, and country ownership. As Ambassador Mark Green noted: development should help countries achieve #selfreliance - 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. In our new Policy Commentary, Dennis Vega of Pact 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: Check out the report: tinyurl.com/5e7mf29m

We’re honored that MFAN has been named Site of the Month in the May–June 2026 issue of the @afsaorg.bsky.social Foreign Service Journal. We’re proud to be recognized for our work advancing practical, bipartisan reforms to strengthen U.S. development and humanitarian assistance. 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/63764cef7a7a...

This timely new @devex.com opinion piece from MFAN members George Ingram and Sally Paxton highlights the growing risks to decision-making and accountability as access to U.S. foreign assistance data declines. Read their compelling case for investing in data systems: lnkd.in/eKgFZWW4

How do we ensure foreign assistance leads to lasting, #LocallyLedoutcomes? In @MFAN’s latest blog, Counterpart International shares 4 lessons from decades of experience transitioning programs to local actors – from design to long-term sustainability. Read more: www.modernizeaid.net/press-room/4...

As the House prepares for the FY27 markup, MFAN’s testimony highlights a growing capacity gap in the State Department's #ForeignAssistance and calls for urgent reforms - including fixing #transparency gaps, and prioritizing evidence in funding decisions. cdn.prod.website-files.com/63764cef7a7a...

MFAN’s Spring 2026 Quarterly Update is here. As U.S. #ForeignAssistance continues to undergo significant transformation, this edition explores key priorities for delivering effective, accountable, and locally led programs at scale. Read more: us13.campaign-archive.com?u=cb2d0b834a...

In case you missed it: A must-read opinion in today's Devex Newswire from Deborah Cook Kaliel, Lilly Banda, Phillip Palmer, and Denise Namburete - smart insights on making government-to-government assistance both effective and accountable. tinyurl.com/4ew92mzm

Civil society can ask the hard questions. As our recent G2G report highlights - G2G agreements only deliver when they’re accountable. In #Mozambique, N'weti put that to the test - by digging into the fine print of a billion-dollar health deal. Read more: tinyurl.com/f8b4w55t

The U.S. is moving billions in aid directly to partner governments via the @StateDept. A new @Devex opinion piece highlights MFAN's roadmap on implementing government-to-government assistance - highlighting key recommendations for effective and sustainable engagement. www.devex.com/news/faster-...

Aid in an Era of Disruption. In his new @MFAN blog, George Ingram explores how dramatic shifts in geopolitics, declining budgets, and a fragmented global system are forcing a rethink of #DevelopmentAssistance and #AidEffectiveness. Read more: tinyurl.com/4sema4xs

Congress is calling for more effective & transparent U.S. foreign assistance. In our new MFAN blog, Delia Welsh, Mathematica, and David Alzate, GiveDirectly, outline how the @StateDept can strengthen #MonitoringAndEvaluation and cost-effectiveness. Read more: www.modernizeaid.net/press-room/t...

MFAN welcomes new organizational members Pact, Parnters in Health, and IREX - strengthening a cross-sector network advancing more effective, accountable international assistance. Even amid uncertainty and budget cuts, momentum for reform is growing. Read more: tinyurl.com/37fajjb2

G2G Recommendation #6 emphasizes supporting local orgs and the private sector. Effective programs fund community oversight, expand social contracting to reach marginalized populations, engage local suppliers & promote pro-business reforms. Read more: cdn.prod.website-files.com/63764cef7a7a...

G2G Recommendation #4: By using milestone-based financing, planning for contingencies, strengthening anti-corruption safeguards & pairing funding with targeted technical assistance, G2G agreements can manage risk and deliver results. Read MFAN’s roadmap: lnkd.in/eiK-isHY

G2G Recommendation #3 – Use Government Systems. Sustainability requires stronger public systems. This includes: budget financing, national payrolls, procurement, independent audits & domestic co-investment. Learn more in MFAN’s new roadmap: lnkd.in/eiK-isHY

G2G Recommendation #2 – Build the Right Relationships. G2G is about partnering with: finance, planning & local gov, civil society, women leaders & vulnerable populations. True multi-ministry engagement reduces long-term dependency. Learn more in MFAN’s new roadmap: lnkd.in/eiK-isHY

As the U.S. pivots to direct #G2G assistance, MFAN's new report aims to ensure the shift is effective & accountable. Today, we highlight the first recommendation: Build the operational backbone—clear policy, strong staffing, standard tools, regular oversight. Learn more: lnkd.in/eiK-isHY

Today, MFAN released a comprehensive roadmap for the State Department on implementing government-to-government assistance. It outlines how to safeguard taxpayer dollars, strengthen partner systems, embed anti-corruption protections, and deliver measurable results. Read it now: tinyurl.com/35zv5mu8

The U.S. is shifting to bilateral #GlobalHealth agreements: MFAN’s latest blog shares 7 lessons from our recent Hill briefing panel to strengthen these agreements & ensure they save lives, build country ownership, and drive impact: www.modernizeaid.net/press-room/s... #ForeignAid

MFAN just released the first blog in our new series, “Moving Us Closer to Operational Readiness: Critical Needs for U.S. Foreign Assistance." Thanks to authors George Ingram and Sally Paxton for this look at the need for transparency across foreign assistance. www.modernizeaid.net/press-room/r...

📢 MFAN and ONE: Protecting the DFC’s Development Mandate With the DFC up for reauthorization, MFAN and The ONE Campaign have released a letter urging Congress to maintain a clear focus on low- and lower-middle-income countries. 📝 www.modernizeaid.net/press-room/m...

As Congress works to reauthorize the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), preserving the agency’s development mandate and strengthening impact is key. MFAN has developed 5️⃣ recommendations to make this possible: cdn.prod.website-files.com/63764cef7a7a...

In a new post, @devex.com considers how some funders including @openphilanthropy.bsky.social, who recently awarded MFAN with a grant to support advocacy efforts around U.S. foreign assistance program, are taking risks and developing new funding models. Read more here: www.devex.com/news/as-aid-...

🚨 ICYMI 🚨 We’re Expanding Our Bipartisan Mission for Smarter, More Effective U.S. Aid 🎉 MFAN has received new funding from Open Philanthropy, allowing us to expand our bipartisan advocacy and education efforts. Learn more: www.modernizeaid.net/press-room/n...

🎉 MFAN is Strengthening its Bipartisan Advocacy for More Effective U.S. Foreign Assistance 🎉 We’re proud to share that MFAN has received new support from Open Philanthropy, an organization dedicated to maximizing impact through evidence-based giving. www.modernizeaid.net/press-room/n...

MFAN welcomes the release of the Administration’s first Global Health Strategy as an important step toward a coordinated U.S. approach to #globalhealth, but also notes its risks and limitations. Read more @ www.modernizeaid.net/press-room/m...

🎉 NOW HIRING! MFAN is looking for our next Policy & Government Relations Manager! 🎉 Do you have a passion for ensuring that U.S. foreign assistance is efficient and effective? Have you worked with Congress for 2-4 years? If so, join us! Apply today! workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/defau...

MFAN released a new report today expressing concern that the State Department lacks the staff, skills, and systems to successfully manage the U.S. foreign aid portfolio. Want to see our TOP TEN concerns and how they can be addressed? Read the full report here: www.modernizeaid.net/resources/op...

In our newest blog post, written by MFAN Executive Director Tod Preston, MFAN responds to the FY26 House Foreign Assistance Bill. To learn how the House bill will address key priorities areas, read our full story: www.modernizeaid.net/press-room/f...

On Tuesday, MFAN proudly launched our bipartisan consensus vision for the future of U.S. international assistance. Coauthored by Republican and Democrats, these recommendations ensure that U.S. foreign aid remains effective, accountable, and transparent. Read the report here: bit.ly/4eZNICW

The USDA McGovern-Dole Food for Education program "has helped break cycles of poverty by providing more than just food: it has offered hope, education, and a path forward for these children, for whom their McGovern-Dole school meal may be the only meal they eat in a day." Read the full article ⬇️.