Administrator Shah to Deliver Remarks at USGLC 2014 Tribute Dinner

For Immediate Release

Thursday, December 4, 2014
USAID Press Office
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Rajiv Shah will be recognized for his leadership in foreign policy at the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) 2014 Tribute Dinner. Administrator Shah will discuss how USAID is pioneering a new model of development, grounded in innovation, local leadership, and public-private partnership. He will also comment on how USAID’s signature initiatives--including the U.S. Global Development Lab, Feed the Future, and Power Africa--serve as investments in America’s economic and national security. Senators Kelly Ayotte and Tim Kaine will also receive recognition for their contribution to U.S. foreign policy at the event.

All media must register in advance to attend the event. Please email Joy Lammie at JLammie@usglc.org to register.

WHAT: U.S. Global Leadership Council 2014 Tribute Dinner
WHO: USAID Administrator Raj Shah
WHEN:

Wednesday, December 10, 2014, 7:20 p.m. EST
Pre set for cameras: 6:00 p.m.
Final access for journalists and still photographers: 6:45 p.m.

WHERE:

Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20008

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