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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

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/63764cef7a7aa5…

Timely @devex op-ed from MFAN members George Ingram & @sallyppaxton: as access to U.S. foreign assistance data declines, risks to decision-making & accountability are rising. A strong case for investing in better data systems ⤵️ lnkd.in/eKgFZWW4

Opinion: Amid the restructuring of U.S. foreign assistance, the responsibility for timely, usable, public information should rest with the government. #Echobox=1777475576" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">devex.com/news/needed-fi…

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

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/63764cef7a7aa5…

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: modernizeaid.net/press-room/mfa…

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 recently released roadmap on implementing government-to-government assistance. devex.com/news/faster-bi…

Aid in an Era of Disruption. In his new @MFAN blog, George Ingram explores how dramatic shifts in geopolitics, declining budgets & 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 blog, Delia Welsh, @MathematicaNow, and David Alzate, @GiveDirectly, outline how the @StateDept can strengthen #MonitoringAndEvaluation and cost-effectiveness. tinyurl.com/yck8bxz8

MFAN welcomes new organizational members @PactWorld, @PIH, @irexintl - 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/63764cef7a7aa5…

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 w/: finance, planning & local gov, civil society, women leaders & vulnerable populations. True multi-ministry engagement reduces long-term dependency. Read 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 recommendation #1: Build the operational backbone—clear policy, strong staffing, standard tools, regular oversight. lnkd.in/eiK-isHY