Public Private Partnership Week
“We are witnessing an unparalleled opportunity right now for innovative, large-scale private sector partnerships to achieve meaningful results in global development.” | Administrator Rajiv Shah, June 27, 2011
As part of USAID’s 50th Anniversary, the Agency will be celebrating Public-Private Partnerships Week October 17-21, 2011 to highlight the mutual benefit that development and business have in establishing public-private partnerships (PPP) and to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Global Development Alliance (GDA) program. PPPWeek convenes the experts that have grown USAID to the global leader in public-private partnerships, and will discuss how together we can accelerate stability and development in the poorest countries so people and businesses can thrive. Missions around the globe are convening roundtable discussions with the private sector, launching new partnerships, and providing detailed updates on ongoing partnerships.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011
PARTNERSHIP FORUM: THE STRATEGIC VALUE OF CONNECTING BUSINESS & DEVELOPMENT
Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center (ITC)
1300 Pennsylvania NW
13th & Plaza Entrance next to Aria Restaurant
Pavilion Room, ITC 2nd Floor, Washington D.C.
Please note that the Partnership Forum is oversubscribed. We will be live-streaming the event. Agenda below:
PROGRAM
I. Welcome and Introduction
Dr. Rajiv Shah, USAID Administrator
II. Keynote Address
Speaker: Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to the President, White House
III. Awards Ceremony
Recognizing Partners in Food Solutions and Helping Babies Breath Alliance.
IV. Why Does Development Matter to Business?
A conversation between USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah and senior business leaders about emerging markets, international development, and why development is important for business.
- Dr. Rajiv Shah, Administrator, USAID
- Richard T. Clark, Chairman, Merck
- Walter Bell, Chairman, Swiss Re America Holding Corporation
- Greg Page, Chief Executive Officer, Cargill
V. Market-Based Partnerships for Food Security
A panel discussion on pursuing food security by using partnerships to expand economic opportunity, develop sustainable supply chains, and provide technical assistance.
- Paul Weisenfeld, Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Food Security, USAID
- Amy Bell, Vice President, Social Finance, J. P. Morgan
- Peter Erickson, Senior Vice-President for Innovation, Technology, and Quality, General Mills
- Jeff Morgan, Director of Global Programs, Mars Inc.
- Priscilla Natkins, Executive Vice President, Director of Client Services, The Advertising Council
VI. Saving Lives Together: Innovative Partnerships for Global Health
A panel discussion about the importance of partnerships between multiple stakeholders to address core development challenges in global health.
- Amie Batson, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Global Health, USAID
- Tore Laerdal, Managing Director, Laerdal Global Health
- Dr. Leslie Mancuso, President and CEO, Jhpiego
- Patricia Molino, Vice President, Public Affairs and Corporate Citizenship, Johnson & Johnson
VII. Speaking Program
- Dr. Maura O'Neill, Senior Counselor to the Administrator & Chief Innovation Officer
- Keynote Remarks by USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah on "Embracing the Private Sector's Role in Development"
VIII. Changing the Trajectory for Girls
- A panel discussion on how changing the trajectory for girls can radically accelerate the prosperity and security of the developing [and developed] world.
- Shelly Esque, Vice-President, Legal and Corporate Affairs, Intel Corporation; President, Intel Foundation
- Simon Goff, CEO, MTV EXIT Foundation
- Anya Kamenetz, Senior Writer, Fast Company
- Carla Koppell, Senior Coordinator of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment, USAID
IX. Development Partnerships for Sustainable Bottom Lines
A panel discussion about how environmentally- and socially-responsible approaches can lead to sustainable business models and growth.
- Michael Dupee, Vice President, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
- Maureen Harrington, Director and Head, International Development Group, Standard Bank
- Jeff Seabright, Vice President of the Environment & Water Resources, Coca-Cola Company
X. Reception
Gallery at the USAID Knowledge Services Center
Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center, Mezzanine Level
Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center (ITC)
1300 Pennsylvania NW
13th & Plaza Entrance next to Aria Restaurant
Pavilion Room, ITC 2nd Floor, Washington D.C.
