DFC Commits $19.8 Million to Strengthen Food Security in Senegal & Morocco
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) recently committed to provide financing for large-scale cold chain storage for perishable food and pharmaceuticals, which would help extend the life of healthcare products and reduce food waste, in the two countries.
IAF’s New Grants Portal
The Inter-American Foundation (IAF) recently launched a new online tool for grant seekers, GovGrants. The online portal allows users to easily navigate all IAF grant opportunities, apply in a number of languages beyond English and manage applications online as well.
Supporting Benin’s Women in Cassava
In Benin, cassava plays a crucial role as a staple food. To increase producer incomes and access, the U.S. African Development Foundation is working with a local union, mainly composed of women, to help its members increase access to raw materials and training, and to establish modern processing facilities.
3 Ways USAID Works With the Private Sector
USAID is partnering with companies to address immediate food and nutrition needs while setting the stage for lasting outcomes. By leveraging the collective knowledge and resources, these partnerships have the potential to have impact on a larger scale.
MCC and the SDGs
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) mapped out its signed investments against the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to better understand how it is working and supporting partner countries. The organization found that its strategy of investing in poverty reduction through economic growth touched on all 17 SDGs.
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