Inside U.S. Trade calls into question U.S. criticism of Salvadoran seed procurement process; transnational agribusinesses deny having major stake in issue. In 2014, EcoViva advocated on behalf of corn and bean producers in El Salvador who supply the Salvadoran government with seed for the popular and successful Family Agriculture Program (PAF), a program that since […]
Communities and Authorities to Dialogue on New Coastal Investments
In this video, local leaders speak out about the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s commitment to protect the Bay of Jiquilisco in El Salvador and the species that live there. Leaders who have been stewards of this precious wetland and mangrove forest will continue to champion sustainability throughout the implementation of MCC compact. **For English Subtitles, click […]
EcoViva’s Response to Embassy Release on Seed Procurement
Seed distribution is the backbone for El Salvador’s Family Agriculture Program. It is heralded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.N.’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as a model for rural development across the Central American region. Its seed distribution program responds to immediate food security needs of over 325,000 […]
Bending Aid Toward Business
How business drives U.S. foreign policy, and what to do about it. In September of 2010, President Obama unveiled a sweeping vision for global development. At a UN speech, he promised to elevate sustainable development as a pillar of U.S. foreign power, fundamental in fostering national security and U.S. interests at home and overseas. He […]
Backgrounder: The Millennium Challenge Corporation
Over the last year, we’ve been posting quite a bit about the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation and its activities in El Salvador. This post is meant to provide some background information on the government institution and how it relates to our work. Established by Congress in 2004 under the Bush administration, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) […]
