MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Release
*Note: Due to storms in Washington, DC, this event is postponed until further notice.
WASHINGTON, DC – USAID will release the Agency’s new Policy on Youth in Development at a launch event in Washington, DC. USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah, UN Youth Champion Monique Coleman, International Youth Foundation President & CEO Bill Reese as well as youth and expert panelists will attend the launch event to discuss the new policy and the importance of youth engagement in global development. The policy launch event is co-sponsored with the Alliance for International Youth Development.
In his opening remarks to an audience of over 200 youth development leaders, Administrator Shah will highlight USAID’s new Policy on Youth in Development and the Agency’s plans to recognize, support, prepare, engage and protect youth today as well as harness the energy and creativity of young people to create development solutions. Administrator Shah’s remarks will be followed by a discussion on youth in global development with the Administrator, Monique Coleman and Bill Reese. Next, a panel with youth and expert participants will follow.
| WHO: | USAID and Alliance for International Youth Development |
| SPEAKERS: |
Dr. Rajiv Shah, Administrator, USAID Monique Coleman, UN Youth Champion Bill Reese, President & CEO, International Youth Foundation Maame Yankah, 10x10 & Plan International USA Ambassador Amani Al Ogbi, One Libya Youth Sharon Morris, Director of Youth and Conflict Management, Mercy Corps Cornelia Janke, Senior International Technical Advisor, Education Development Center |
| WHAT: | USAID Launches Policy on Youth in Development |
| WHEN: | Monday, October 29, 2012, 10:00-11:30 a.m. EDT |
| WHERE: |
Ronald Reagan Building 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue Pavilion Room Washington, DC |
| WATCH: | Live stream at bitly.com/RYsqnJ |
For more information about USAID’s participation please contact USAIDPressOfficers@usaid.gov.
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