FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on Public-Private Partnerships in Foreign Aid

Original title: PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN FOREIGN AID: LEVERAGING U.S. ASSISTANCE FOR GREATER IMPACT AND SUSTAINABILITY

January 1, 2017

foreign aid public-private partnerships USAID international development federal budget

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

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Summary

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.

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.
Witnesses included representatives from USAID, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and The Coca-Cola Company.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?

To discuss how the U.S. government can partner with private businesses and non-profits to make foreign aid more effective and sustainable.

Why is the government looking for private partners for foreign aid?

Because foreign aid is a small portion of the federal budget, and private sector resources can help stretch taxpayer dollars further.

Why It Matters

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.

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Discoveries

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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.

USAID The Coca-Cola Company

Connected Entities

personEric G. Postel“Associate Administrator, USAID”Map →

organizationThe Coca-Cola Company“Private sector entity represented by witness Michael Goltzman”Map →

personTim Kaine“U.S. Senator, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

personMichael Goltzman“Vice President, The Coca-Cola Company”Map →

personDaniel F. Runde“Director, Project on Prosperity and Development, CSIS”Map →

organizationUSAID“U.S. Agency for International Development”Map →

personDavid Perdue“U.S. Senator from Georgia, Chairman of the Subcommittee”Map →

organizationCenter for Strategic and International Studies“Think tank represented by witness Daniel Runde”Map →

Sources

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