Author: Jess Ferko
Institutional Partner News
January 31, 2021
Opinion: It’s Time to Reinvent How America Delivers Foreign Aid
When President John F. Kennedy created the U.S. Agency for International Development in 1961, he could not have imagined that helping other countries develop would be such an unpredictable, ever-changing task.
Institutional Partner News
January 22, 2021
Partnership for Public Service Announces CapitolStrong
The Partnership for Public Service has joined with a coalition of civil society organizations to form CapitolStrong, a new initiative that aims to strengthen and invest in the institution of Congress and the people who work there.
Institutional Partner News
January 17, 2021
State of Renewal: The Department of State Today, Tomorrow and Beyond
Charged with leading America’s foreign policy, the Department of State advances the country’s diplomatic, national security and economic interests by fostering relationships with foreign leaders, providing assistance and advocating the values of American democracy around the globe, and delivering a broad range of services to U.S. citizens traveling and living abroad.
Program News
January 13, 2021
RFG Stands for Democracy!
As a private foundation with a non-partisan mission to strengthen the Government of the United States and increase its ability to defend and extend freedom around the world, the Robertson Foundation for Government (RFG) focuses on increasing the supply of well-qualified individuals dedicated to federal government service careers addressing international affairs.
Institutional Partner News
January 6, 2021
Virtual Roundtable on Advancing National Interests in a Changing Global Context
As the global landscape continues to change, it is vital for the United States of America to engage in the international community.
Impact Stories
January 6, 2021
Georgetown unveils resources to diversify syllabi and foster inclusion in higher ed
With support from the Robertson Foundation for Government, the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS) launched a new resource portal on diversity, equity and inclusion in international affairs education.
Program News
December 16, 2020
Ambs. Dobriansky and Thomas-Greenfield Join RFG Advisory Board
The Robertson Foundation for Government is pleased to announce Ambassadors Paula J. Dobriansky and Linda Thomas-Greenfield joined the advisory board this fall.
Institutional Partner News
December 11, 2020
New Report Reveals How Governments Used Technology to Move the Mission Forward during Covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of our lives, including the business of government. Facing unprecedent obstacles, many federal, state and local governments turned to technology to navigate the challenges.
Institutional Partner News
December 15, 2020
2021 Sammies Nominations Open!
Fact: Federal employees are responsible for many noteworthy and inspiring accomplishments.
Fellows in the News
December 15, 2020
“Invisible Women”: Excluding 50 Percent of the World’s Population Has Real Consequences
Imagine aliens who know nothing about the human race were to conduct a research project on our species. Like any good researchers, they would start by examining the written record. Since all that has been written about the human race has been written by humans themselves, the aliens would pore over humankind’s government decisions, research endeavors, academic writing and so on.