Partnership Updates
New Feed the Future Program Supports Transformational Approaches to Agriculture-Led Growth
November 14, 2012
Feed the Future’s new Partnering for Innovation program formally launched today at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center in Washington, DC.
Global Agriculture and Food Security Program Launches Second Public Call for Proposals for Private Sector Window
November 14, 2012
The Second Public Call for Proposals for the Private Sector Window is open from October 29, 2012 to December 14, 2012. During this time, the International Finance Corporation is accepting proposals from private sector firms and financial institutions operating in eligible, low-income countries seeking financial support.
U.S. Announces New Pledge to GAFSP and Challenges Others to Commit New Funds
October 24, 2012
On October 12, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner pledged additional support for the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP), announcing that the United States is prepared to contribute $1 to GAFSP for every $2 committed by other donors, up to a total U.S. contribution of $475 million.
African Green Revolution Forum Makes the Case for Investment in African Agriculture
October 24, 2012
The 2012 African Green Revolution Forum was held in Arusha, Tanzania, from September 26-28, bringing together more than 1,000 African heads of state, ministers, farmers, private agribusiness firms, financial institutions, NGOs, civil society groups, and scientists to discuss the best way to scale up investments and innovation...
With Investment from OPIC, U.S.-Owned Business Improving Harvests in Rwanda
October 24, 2012
In Rwanda, the use of diseased plants and old seedlings has contributed to a serious decline in the country’s production of pyrethrum, a plant used as a natural insecticide. The local production of pyrethrum in Rwanda today amounts to roughly one quarter of what it was 30 years ago.
USAID Administrator Shah Highlights Food Security Progress at World Food Prize
October 18, 2012
Today, at a keynote address during the weeklong World Food Prize events in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Rajiv Shah released the first progress report and scorecard for Feed the Future, President Obama's global hunger and food security initiative.
Highlighting Food Security, Research and Progress at the World Food Prize
October 12, 2012
From World Food Day to the World Food Prize, a variety of events will highlight Feed the Future this week, including progress on the initiative as well as the role of research.
Bridging the Gap on Agricultural Research and Developing with the Private Sector
February 23, 2012
We discussed potential partnerships to increase agricultural growth in developing countries. Then we rolled up our sleeves got to work aligning investments and connecting individuals and activities. Our aim—and the focus of Feed the Future—is to raise incomes and produce sustained economic development that reduces poverty,...
Harnessing Innovation for Global Development
February 8, 2012
Today, government and private sector leaders gathered at the White House to highlight progress in answering President Obama’s call to use science, technology and innovation to promote global development.
Feed the Future Holds First Public-Private Partnership Technical Forum
January 30, 2012
Feed the Future hosted its first Public-Private Partnership Technical Forum on Wednesday, February 22, 2012, in Washington, DC.

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