Author: Jess Ferko

Opinion: It’s Time to Reinvent How America Delivers Foreign Aid

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.

Partnership for Public Service Announces CapitolStrong

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.

State of Renewal: The Department of State Today, Tomorrow and Beyond

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.

RFG Stands for Democracy!

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. 

Virtual Roundtable on Advancing National Interests in a Changing Global Context

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.

Georgetown unveils resources to diversify syllabi and foster inclusion in higher ed

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.

Ambs. Dobriansky and Thomas-Greenfield Join RFG Advisory Board

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.

New Report Reveals How Governments Used Technology to Move the Mission Forward during Covid-19

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.

2021 Sammies Nominations Open!

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December 15, 2020

2021 Sammies Nominations Open!

Fact: Federal employees are responsible for many noteworthy and inspiring accomplishments.

“Invisible Women”: Excluding 50 Percent of the World’s Population Has Real Consequences

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.