Public Private Partnership Week

Various images of partnerships and innovation

“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:

7:30 - 8:30am

PRE-PROGRAM: Registration & Continental Breakfast

PROGRAM

8:30am

I. Welcome and Introduction

Dr. Rajiv Shah, USAID Administrator

8:30 - 8:45am

II. Keynote Address

Speaker: Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to the President, White House

8:45 - 9:00am

III. Awards Ceremony

Recognizing Partners in Food Solutions and Helping Babies Breath Alliance.

9:00 - 10:00am

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

10:00 - 10:15am

BREAK

10:15 - 11:15am

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

11:15 - 12:15pm

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

12:15 - 1:45pm

LUNCHEON

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"

1:45 - 2:00pm

BREAK

2:00 - 3:00pm

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

3:00 - 4:00pm

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

4:00pm

CLOSING REMARKS.

4:30 - 5:30pm

X. Reception

Girl Power - A Photo Gallery Exhibition
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.