Today, the White House submitted its first biennial report to Congress on the implementation of the Global Fragility Act (GFA) and its associated U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability (SPCPS). The report highlights efforts in priority countries such as Haiti, Libya, Mozambique, Papua New Guinea, and several Coastal West African nations including Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, and Togo.
The U.S. government has pursued the goals of this bipartisan legislation through innovative whole-of-government engagement since its enactment during the previous administration. This approach has incorporated lessons learned to enhance the effectiveness of U.S. investments while promoting structural changes that bolster national and local capacities to prevent violent conflict and instability.
A key component of this initiative is structured engagement with bilateral partners and multilateral institutions. The United States has invested in collaborative programming and funding mechanisms aimed at achieving shared priorities. These partnerships are essential for addressing complex challenges that threaten U.S. interests globally.
Since 2019, when the GFA was enacted, there have been investments focused on building resilience with partners and operating more strategically and effectively. These efforts aim to steer outcomes towards peace and stability amid increasingly complex conflicts worldwide. In coming years, sustained leadership along with alignment of diplomatic, development, and defense resources will allow for deepening key partnerships. There will also be adaptations based on ongoing learning to refine models for more effective U.S. engagement in conflict prevention and stabilization.
