BIFAD plans to propose the establishment of a Subcommittee on MSI Engagement and Leadership in USAID's Agricultural, Food Security, and Nutrition Programming this year. The proposed Subcommittee has the following overarching objectives:

  1. Inform recommendations to strengthen partnerships with MSIs as thought leaders and implementing partners in USAID's agriculture, food security, and nutrition policies and programming.
  2. Create a platform for direct dialogue.
  3. Strengthen BIFAD's collaboration with MSIs.
  4. Identify opportunities for USAID to engage with higher education communities, particularly MSIs and underrepresented groups, to develop a diverse pipeline of future professionals in global food security, nutrition, and agricultural development.

Please find a draft of the Subcommittee's Terms of Reference (TOR) here, outlining the objectives, authorities, membership plan, and member roles. BIFAD also accepted public nominations for prospective members of the proposed subcommittee from August 16 through September 15, 2023. Updates on the proposed subcommittee’s appointment will be made available here as they become available.