The Countries-at-Risk (CAR) group brings together representatives of the world’s key commodity suppliers to address the short-term supply crises that periodically befall countries. At its monthly meetings, the group identifies pending supply shortages, tries to understand their cause, develops solutions, and if possible, applies them.

The CAR is coordinated by Kevin Pilz of USAID, on behalf of the Coalition Secretariat.  Core member organizations of the CAR include the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) New York, UNFPA Copenhagen, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), RHInterchange, the USAID | DELIVER project, and the Coalition Secretariat. Depending on the countries under review, other participants have included the World Bank, the KfW banking group, the UK Department for International Development (DFID), the International Planned Parenthood Fedration (IPPF), Marie Stopes International, and Crown Agents. 

For more information on the CAR, please contact Kevin Pilz or Steve Kinzett.

How to bring a supply crisis to the attention of the CAR

The CAR seeks to provide emergency responses to countries with a looming or actual supply crisis. It cannot address broader systemic issues; nor can it effectively meet the needs of countries that fall outside the remit of the CAR's core members. If you wish to bring a supply crisis to their attention, please complete the form below. The Coalition Secretariat will contact you promptly.