Mark Castellino

Vice President for Public Sector Business Development at @OpportunityIntl. Tweets mainly on USG funding, food security, ag. & econ. growth. Views are my own.

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This morning I’m at the World Food Prize Laureate Announcement.

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Administrator @SamanthaJPower recalls former @FAO DG Jacques Diouf’s observation that women grow less because they have fewer inputs. @USAID has increased access to finance to increase women’s ability to purchase seeds, irrigation and tools. #letsgrowequality

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Positive to see that the gap in access to finance is closing. Still more to do. #letsgrowequality

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You can find the full @FAO report here: https://t.co/iM0WPyawPY

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Great to be at the US launch of @FAO’s The Status of Women in Agrifood Systems report, introduced by Deputy Director-General @BethBechdol

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If you're attending #CIES21 this week my colleague will be discussing the important role private schools can play in delivering affordable, quality education, and how @OpportunityIntl is supporting the sector. Should be a great panel!

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On Thursday 29th April Andrew McCusker is excited to be speaking as part of the @cies_us virtual conference in a session convened by @Camb_Ed 'To private schools and beyond – the role of non-state provision and finance in education'. https://t.co/Exd9rj21f3 #education4all#CIES21

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Join me for a free online event Wed. Dec. 9 to discuss high impact approaches to developing and disseminating agricultural innovations. We've got a great panel from @TheLugarCenter, @VIPagriculture, @InstituteGC, @AGRAAlliance and @Fintrac. Register here: https://t.co/jx2yBL0XGZ

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Great news from @toendhunger! I'm looking forward to continue partnering with the team in our shared commitment to ending global hunger.

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We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Eric Mitchell @E_Mitch06 as the Alliance’s new Executive Director! A great addition in our quest for #ZeroHunger everywhere! See the official announcement: https://t.co/gPpHBfIshw

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Want to hear how our partner, @UgandaBank, is leading by example supporting young women in agriculture? This Wednesday (10/21), listen to Sandra Namulondo discuss how she developed a career in finance & is helping empower women farmers in Uganda! Register: https://t.co/sbJaqck5jl

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Wednesday Oct 21 @sidwashington is hosting an event on young African women leaders in agriculture. Our panel includes inspiring young women working in production, finance, processing & research from @TechnoServe, @UgandaBank and @MastercardFdn. Register at https://t.co/Up4HdOV5be

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@stacymei absolutely! For example, DFS can reduce the cost of delivering financial services, which can offset other potential increases in the cost of capital and priced risk.

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On Thursday October 8 I’ll be joining @SylviaMegret, @LGRowley1, @JocelynB_FAO & Tracy Mitchell to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on food security at @sidwashington virtual annual conference. For more info and to register go to https://t.co/vI7QAVBygG #SIDWConference #globaldev

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Hearing from @RepUnderwood on the importance of America’s commitment to global leadership. @USGLC

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It was a pleasure to moderate such a stellar panel.

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Food Security & Agriculture Workgroup Co-chair Mark Castellino introduces today’s panel #SIDWlive

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Really pleased you could join us! It was a great conversation.

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Very happy to collaborate @MeeraSawkar!

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Thanks to the @sidwashington Food Security and Ag working group for helping to plan this event!

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Hearing a fascinating discussion from an experienced panel on ICT innovations to improve global agriculture. @IFPRI @IccoUsa @GeoPoll @sidwashington #sidwlive

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Event is happening now.

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Our amazing Workgroup co-chairs introduce the @USADF #SIDWLive

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.@cdglin of @USADF discussing their unique approach to facilitating economic growth in Africa. @sidwashington #africa #development

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Looking forward to hearing from @cdglin and his @USADF colleagues at this afternoon's @sidwashington Food Security & Ag Workgroup event. Judging by how quickly it booked up, so are you! If you didn't manage to score a ticket SID-W members can livestream: https://t.co/aONGKaPgHf