Devex examines history, future of PEPFAR

In a feature analysis, Devex examines the history of PEPFAR, the program's sustainability, its use of public-private partnerships, and the potential impact of the closure earlier this month of the Global Health Initiative (GHI) office. Noting that next year marks the 10-year anniversary of PEPFAR, Devex concludes, "The Obama administration's apparent about-face on components of GHI is but one reminder that in Washington -- especially as administrations come and go -- ideas, initiatives, and funding often fade away all too quickly. The U.S. foreign aid industry is no exception. If PEPFAR can continue its commitment to innovation and partnership, however, visitors to the U.S. capital this week [for the International AIDS Conference] can still be hopeful over America's leadership role in the fight against HIV/AIDS" (Troilo/Piccio, 7/23).