U.S. Department of State Global Partnership Initiative
Encyclopedia
On April 22, 2009, Secretary of State
Hillary Rodham Clinton
, told the Global Philanthropy Forum that “the State Department is opening its doors to a new generation of public-private partnerships” with foundations, businesses, non-governmental organizations, universities, and faith communities through her new Global Partnership Initiative. Secretary Clinton has called for the United States to “lead by inducing greater cooperation among a greater number of actors and reducing competition, tilting the balance away from a multi-polar world and toward a multi-partner world,” as she described at the Council on Foreign Relations
.
The Global Partnership Initiative, located in the Office of the Secretary of State
, is being led by the Special Representative for Global Partnerships, Ambassador Elizabeth Bagley
, and the Deputy Special Representative for Global Partnerships, Kris M. Balderston
. Under the leadership of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the Department of State has entered into new era of partnerships in American foreign policy, with a more comprehensive approach to diplomacy
, development
, and defense
. Through the Global Partnership Initiative, the Department of State is developing strategic partnerships with private businesses, philanthropies, universities, faith communities, Diaspora groups, and individuals.
. However, by 2005, 80% of U.S. resource flows to the developing world came from private capital. While resources are becoming more scarce relative to increasing demand, the private sector role in the international arena is increasing, making partnerships essential.
A convener, bringing together people from across regions and sectors to work together on issues of common interest.
A catalyst, launching new projects, actively seeking new solutions, providing vital training and technical assistance to facilitate additional projects.
A collaborator, working closely with our partners to plan and implement projects – avoiding duplication, learning from each other, maximizing our impact by looking for best practices.
U.S. Department of State public-private partnerships (PPP) assist in the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS, education and training, improve access to potable water, advance public diplomacy, counter radical extremism, and enhance national security, among other applications.
The State Department’s partnerships includes activities targeting:
appointed Kris M. Balderston
as the Special Representative for Global Partnerships. Kris previously served as Secretary Clinton’s Deputy Chief of Staff when she represented the State of New York in the U.S. Senate. As the Secretary of State
mentioned during the Special Representative's swearing in ceremony, "Kris and I have been through a lot together, and many of you have been along for the ride with us. From the White House to the Senate to the campaign trail and now to the State Department, I’ve always had absolute confidence in relying on Kris’s judgment, his talent, and just his good, old-fashioned common sense. And at every step of the way, he has helped to put together and support a great team, a team of people that really came together as part of an overall effort to really make a difference in the lives of those we served. He is uniquely qualified to be our Special Representative for Global Partnerships."
Located in suite 6817 of the Harry S Truman Building
in Washington, D.C.
, the office has ten staff members. Jim Thompson
serves as the Deputy Special Representative and he is joined by Gloria Cabe, Thomas DeBass, Lala Faiz, Robert Haynie, Rob Lalka, Jacob Moss, Deena Shakir, and Danny Shapiro. The Global Partnership Initiative focuses on two flagship partnerships for the Department of State, the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves and Partners for a New Beginning
, as well as diaspora engagement, and impact investing.
Secretary of State
Secretary of State or State Secretary is a commonly used title for a senior or mid-level post in governments around the world. The role varies between countries, and in some cases there are multiple Secretaries of State in the Government....
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton is the 67th United States Secretary of State, serving in the administration of President Barack Obama. She was a United States Senator for New York from 2001 to 2009. As the wife of the 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton, she was the First Lady of the...
, told the Global Philanthropy Forum that “the State Department is opening its doors to a new generation of public-private partnerships” with foundations, businesses, non-governmental organizations, universities, and faith communities through her new Global Partnership Initiative. Secretary Clinton has called for the United States to “lead by inducing greater cooperation among a greater number of actors and reducing competition, tilting the balance away from a multi-polar world and toward a multi-partner world,” as she described at the Council on Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations
The Council on Foreign Relations is an American nonprofit nonpartisan membership organization, publisher, and think tank specializing in U.S. foreign policy and international affairs...
.
The Global Partnership Initiative, located in the Office of the Secretary of State
Secretary of State
Secretary of State or State Secretary is a commonly used title for a senior or mid-level post in governments around the world. The role varies between countries, and in some cases there are multiple Secretaries of State in the Government....
, is being led by the Special Representative for Global Partnerships, Ambassador Elizabeth Bagley
Elizabeth Frawley Bagley
Elizabeth Frawley Bagley is an attorney specializing in trade and international law, a diplomat, and a major Democratic party donor and fundraiser.-Life:...
, and the Deputy Special Representative for Global Partnerships, Kris M. Balderston
Kris M. Balderston
Kris Balderston serves as the Managing Director of the Global Partnership Initiative and the Deputy Special Representative for Global Partnerships in the Office of the Secretary of State...
. Under the leadership of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the Department of State has entered into new era of partnerships in American foreign policy, with a more comprehensive approach to diplomacy
Diplomacy
Diplomacy is the art and practice of conducting negotiations between representatives of groups or states...
, development
International development
International development or global development is a concept that lacks a universally accepted definition, but it is most used in a holistic and multi-disciplinary context of human development — the development of greater quality of life for humans...
, and defense
Defense (military)
Defense has several uses in the sphere of military application.Personal defense implies measures taken by individual soldiers in protecting themselves whether by use of protective materials such as armor, or field construction of trenches or a bunker, or by using weapons that prevent the enemy...
. Through the Global Partnership Initiative, the Department of State is developing strategic partnerships with private businesses, philanthropies, universities, faith communities, Diaspora groups, and individuals.
Background
As late as 1969, 70% of U.S. resource flows to the developing world took the form of Official Development AssistanceOfficial development assistance
Official development assistance is a term compiled by the Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development to measure aid. The DAC first compiled the term in 1969. It is widely used by academics and journalists as a convenient indicator of...
. However, by 2005, 80% of U.S. resource flows to the developing world came from private capital. While resources are becoming more scarce relative to increasing demand, the private sector role in the international arena is increasing, making partnerships essential.
| 1960s | 2005 | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Flows | 68% | 16.8% |
| Private Flows | 29% | 83.2% |
- Conservative estimates of resource flows to the developing world show that they have increased by nearly $52 billion in the last two years, reaching approximately $164 billion in 2005.
- U.S. FDI/Private Capital Flows and Remittances account for the largest categories of flows (at 42.1 percent and 25 percent, respectively).
- Official Development AssistanceOfficial development assistanceOfficial development assistance is a term compiled by the Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development to measure aid. The DAC first compiled the term in 1969. It is widely used by academics and journalists as a convenient indicator of...
(ODA) makes up the third largest category of flows with approximately 17 percent of the total. While the share of ODA has shrunk over the past twenty-five years, the total value has grown at an average annual rate of 5.5 percent, from $7.14 billion in 1980 to $27.6 billion in 2005.
Partnership definition
The Department defines a partnership as a collaborative working relationship with non-governmental partners in which the goals, structure and governance, as well as roles and responsibilities, are mutually determined and decision-making is shared. Successful partnerships are characterized by complementary equities, openness and transparency, mutual benefit, shared risks and rewards, and accountability.The Three C's
Through the Global Partnership Initiative, the Department of State acts asA convener, bringing together people from across regions and sectors to work together on issues of common interest.
A catalyst, launching new projects, actively seeking new solutions, providing vital training and technical assistance to facilitate additional projects.
A collaborator, working closely with our partners to plan and implement projects – avoiding duplication, learning from each other, maximizing our impact by looking for best practices.
Types of partnerships
Potential partners can include U.S. and foreign government agencies, UN organizations, international/regional finance institutions, donor agencies, academic institutions, religious organizations, foundations, multinational corporations and other businesses, trade associations, unions, non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, and individual major donors or investors.U.S. Department of State public-private partnerships (PPP) assist in the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS, education and training, improve access to potable water, advance public diplomacy, counter radical extremism, and enhance national security, among other applications.
The State Department’s partnerships includes activities targeting:
- Energy policy and climate change
- The fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa
- Economic policy and trade promotion
- Educational and cultural exchanges
- Promoting Corporate Social Responsibility abroad
- Human rights and labor issues
- Security and counter-terrorism
- Population and refugee resettlement
- Democracy promotion
- Volunteerism and interfaith service
- Gender equality and women’s empowerment
State Department Partnership Case Studies
- Global Connections and Exchange Program in Azerbaijan
- FORTUNE/U.S. State Department Global Women's Mentoring Partnership
- US-Middle East Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research
- English Access Microscholarship Program
- The Landmarks of New York in Tokyo
- 2008 Breast Cancer Global Congress
Global Partnership Initiative Staff
The Secretary of StateSecretary of State
Secretary of State or State Secretary is a commonly used title for a senior or mid-level post in governments around the world. The role varies between countries, and in some cases there are multiple Secretaries of State in the Government....
appointed Kris M. Balderston
Kris M. Balderston
Kris Balderston serves as the Managing Director of the Global Partnership Initiative and the Deputy Special Representative for Global Partnerships in the Office of the Secretary of State...
as the Special Representative for Global Partnerships. Kris previously served as Secretary Clinton’s Deputy Chief of Staff when she represented the State of New York in the U.S. Senate. As the Secretary of State
Secretary of State
Secretary of State or State Secretary is a commonly used title for a senior or mid-level post in governments around the world. The role varies between countries, and in some cases there are multiple Secretaries of State in the Government....
mentioned during the Special Representative's swearing in ceremony, "Kris and I have been through a lot together, and many of you have been along for the ride with us. From the White House to the Senate to the campaign trail and now to the State Department, I’ve always had absolute confidence in relying on Kris’s judgment, his talent, and just his good, old-fashioned common sense. And at every step of the way, he has helped to put together and support a great team, a team of people that really came together as part of an overall effort to really make a difference in the lives of those we served. He is uniquely qualified to be our Special Representative for Global Partnerships."
Located in suite 6817 of the Harry S Truman Building
Harry S Truman Building
The Harry S. Truman Building is the headquarters of the United States Department of State. It is located in the national capital of Washington, D.C.....
in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
, the office has ten staff members. Jim Thompson
James F. Thompson
Jim Thompson currently serves as the Deputy Special Representative for Global Partnerships in the Office of the Secretary of State's Global Partnership Initiative...
serves as the Deputy Special Representative and he is joined by Gloria Cabe, Thomas DeBass, Lala Faiz, Robert Haynie, Rob Lalka, Jacob Moss, Deena Shakir, and Danny Shapiro. The Global Partnership Initiative focuses on two flagship partnerships for the Department of State, the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves and Partners for a New Beginning
Partners for a New Beginning
In his "A New Beginning" speech on June 4, 2009, at Cairo University in Cairo, Egypt, President of the United States Barack Obama stated that "I've come here to Cairo to seek a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world, one based on mutual interest and mutual respect, and...
, as well as diaspora engagement, and impact investing.