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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on Public-Private Partnerships in Foreign Aid
Record date · January 1, 2017
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 2016 Senate hearing regarding how the U.S. government can partner with private companies and non-governmental organizations to increase the effectiveness of foreign aid. The hearing explored strategies to use private sector resources as a '' for limited federal taxpayer dollars.
The hearing examines the strategy of leveraging private sector investment to supplement U.S. foreign assistance, which currently accounts for less than 1% of the federal budget.
Who It Affects
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USAID
The agency is responsible for managing foreign aid and implementing the partnership strategies discussed.
Private Sector Corporations
Companies like Coca-Cola are identified as potential partners for international development projects.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on July 12, 2016, by the Subcommittee on State Department and USAID Management.
- Foreign aid accounts for less than 1% of the total U.S. federal budget.
- Official development assistance from all sources accounts for only 20% of total resource flows into developing countries.
- The subcommittee discussed using private sector and NGO partnerships to act as a 'force multiplier' for government funds.
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- Witnesses included representatives from USAID, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and The Coca-Cola Company.
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Emphasis on Private Sector Integration
The hearing highlights a strategic shift toward viewing private sector investment as a primary mechanism for scaling foreign aid impact rather than relying solely on government appropriations.
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