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Historic MTV Exit Concert in Myanmar
Dec 6 2012

On December 16, Jason Mraz will take the stage before the iconic Shwedagon Pagoda in Myanmar to help fight human trafficking and slavery.  This concert represents one of many in the MTV EXIT campaign, a partnership between USAID, MTV, AusAID and others to harness the power of music to c

Human Trafficking, MTV, MTV Exit, Myanmar, public-private partnerships, USAID
Devex Impact: Connecting Professionals at the Intersection of Business and Development
Oct 26 2012

USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah introduced a new partnership, Devex Impact, before nearly 1,000 business, NGO and government leaders at BSR’s 20th Anniversary Conference, one of the world’s largest and most influential events devoted to sustainable business. 

business, Devex, Devex Impact, Impact, Innovation, public-private partnerships, USAID
USAID's Open Call to Diaspora Orgs
Oct 12 2012

Deadline for Concept Paper Submissions is October 31, 2012

USAID seeks to increase its development impact by partnering with the private sector. Diaspora organizations have an opportunity to be part of this future.

APS, diaspora engagement, funding opportunity, Global Development Alliances, USAID
USAID, The Rockefeller Foundation, and Omidyar Network Collaborate to Support Growth of the Impact Investing Field
Oct 3 2012

The Omidyar Network, The Rockefeller Foundation, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a collaboration to promote impact investing by supporting research, outreach, and other field-building activities undertaken by the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN). Together the partners have committed $6.5 million to support the GIIN’s work to increase the accessibility of impact investing.

Global Impact Investing Network, impact investing, Omidyar Network, public-private partnerships, Rockefeller Foundation, social enterprise, USAID
Participants at the 2012 Global Diaspora Forum listen to Dr. Shah's speech
Global Diaspora Forum: Day 2 Recap
Jul 27 2012

Day two of the 2012 Global Diaspora Forum brought to a close this historic, second annual celebration of U.S. diaspora communities.  As Administrator Shah saw first-hand growing up in the example modeled by his father, diasporas often act as “mini-development agencies” by extending financial support, connections, information, and other resources to family members in their countries of origin.  

An annual celebration of America’s diaspora communities
Global Diaspora Forum: Day 1 Recap
Jul 25 2012

The 2012 Global Diaspora Forum, hosted by USAID and the U.S. Department of State, concluded its first day with great success.

USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah addresses the 2011 Global Diaspora Forum
USAID to Host Day Two of The Secretary’s Global Diaspora Forum
Jul 24 2012

USAID and the U.S. Department of State will hold the second annual Global Diaspora Forum on July 25-26. The second day of the Forum, hosted by USAID, will bring together over 500 U.S.-based diaspora leaders to focus on public-private partnerships and identify new opportunities for engagement with the U.S. Government.

Administrator Shah will deliver keynote remarks on Thursday, July 26th and announce new initiatives building on the U.S. government’s efforts to partner with diaspora community groups. 

diaspora engagement, Global Diaspora Forum, U.S. State Department, USAID
Dr. Shah addresses the 2011 Global Diaspora Forum
USAID, Department of State to Host 2012 Global Diaspora Forum
Jun 26 2012

On July 25-26, 2012, the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will host the 2012 Global Diaspora Forum in Washington, DC. An annual celebration of America’s diaspora communities, the forum will focus on the theme “Moving Forward by Giving Back.”

diaspora engagement, entrepreneurship, Global Diaspora Forum, philanthropy, U.S. Department of State, USAID
USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah
USAID Chief Rajiv Shah Talks about Partnerships, Innovation, and More
Jun 19 2012

 

GDA, Innovation, philanthropy, public-private partnerships, transparency
GlaxoSmithKelin CEO and Administrator Shah talk one-on-one
A Role for Business at the Frontier of Development
Jun 7 2012

In honor of USAID’s first-ever Frontiers in Development conference, Sir Andrew Witty, CEO, GlaxoSmithKline, discusses GSK’s work with USAID in Africa in an IMPACTblog.

In the blog post, he highlights GSK’s work to:

GlaxoSmithKlein, Global Development Alliances, global health, USAID