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Read. Follow. Verify.Hearing on Locally Led International Development Programs
Record date · January 1, 2021
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What This Bill Does
The House Subcommittee on International Development held a hearing to discuss shifting U.S. foreign aid strategies toward '.' The committee examined how working with local organizations instead of international intermediaries can improve the effectiveness and long-term sustainability of U.S. foreign assistance.
This hearing evaluates how the U.S. government plans to change its foreign aid distribution model, which could shift funding away from large international contractors toward local organizations in developing nations.
Who It Affects
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USAID
The agency is undergoing a policy review to determine how to implement new guidelines for partner selection.
Local organizations in developing nations
These groups may see changes in their eligibility and access to U.S. foreign assistance funding.
Key Facts
- The hearing focused on the 'locally led development' model, which prioritizes working with local partners in recipient countries.
- The Biden Administration is currently conducting a policy review to determine how to increase the use of local partners in USAID programs.
- The subcommittee identified sustainability and effectiveness as the primary goals of shifting to locally led development.
- The hearing included testimony from representatives of Catholic Relief Services, ADESO, the PepsiCo Foundation, and GREDO.
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- The committee established a 5-day window for members to submit additional statements and questions for the record.
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Bipartisan continuity in development policy
The hearing notes that the shift toward locally led development has been a consistent goal across the last four presidential administrations, regardless of party.
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