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OngoingHelping USDA learn to run Food for Peace
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food for Peace Transition · 2026 to 2027 · United States
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The situation
In 2026 USDA took ownership of Food for Peace from USAID. Its staff need to select countries, choose commodities, design programs, and manage awards, and that know-how has to stay in the building. MarketEdge is transferring the capability through four channels at once.
What we do
On-demand advisory. Questions answered as they arise by former staff of Food for Peace, the Famine Early Warning Systems Network, and the Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, captured in an FAQ framework.
Operational guides. Eight thematic working tools, starting with country and commodity selection, written with thresholds and worked examples.
Curriculum and training. Practitioner-led sessions built on the inductive method, with competency assessments to set the baseline and show progress.
Digital tools. Decision tools USDA staff run themselves, so the reasoning behind a choice is visible and repeatable.