USAID to hold Annual Public Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Agency for International Development will hold its annual public meeting of the Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid (ACVFA) at The Ronald Regan Building from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 14. Administrator Shah will make opening remarks, followed by a moderated panel discussions among USAID leadership and ACVFA members. The meeting is free and open to the public. Those wishing to attend are asked to bring government-issued ID and to register online here

ACVFA was established after World War II to serve as a link between the U.S. government and private voluntary organizations involved in development work abroad. Comprised of private citizens with extensive knowledge of international development, ACVFA promotes cooperation between the public and private sectors in U.S. foreign assistance programs.

SPEAKERS:  Opening Remarks by Administrator Shah
WHEN: Thursday, March 14, 2013, 2 p.m.
WHERE:

Ronald Reagan Building
International Trade Center Pavilion
1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20004

Interested media should contact the USAID Press Office at usaidpressofficers@usaid.gov