The Millennium Challenge Corporation's Forum on Global Development
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Honoring those who have demonstrated a commitment to innovative approaches to helping the world's poor - April 25, 2012 at 4pm The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is an independent U.S. Government foreign aid agency that is helping lead the fight against global poverty through the promotion of sustainable economic growth. MCC is based on the principle that aid is most effective when it reinforces good governance, economic freedom and investments in people. MCC has a unique model for development and as a learning institution; we aim to foster dialogue across a wide spectrum of people and organizations with the ultimate goal of providing the best results and sustainable impact for those in need around the world.
This Forum on Global Development will bring together people from varying backgrounds to discuss their perspectives on these important global issues. As part of the Forum, we will also be honoring three innovators for their demonstrated commitment to creative approaches to helping the world's poor.
WHAT: A panel discussion moderated by Frank Sesno, Director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University WHEN: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 4:00 pm WHO: Gayle Smith, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Development and DemocracyMichael Gerson, Washington Post columnist and ONE FellowSheila Herrling, MCC Vice President of Policy and Evaluation Visa Inc., MCC's Corporate Award winnerJonny Dorsey, MCC's Next Generation Award winnerMillennium Challenge Account-Mongolia, MCC's Country Commitment Award winner With special guestMinka KellyActress and Advocate Special appearances by:Representative David DreierSenator Michael Bennet (invited)Neal Wolin, Deputy Secretary of the TreasuryMichael Elliott, President and CEO of ONERitu Sharma, Co-Founder and President of Women Thrive Worldwide WHERE: Jack Morton AuditoriumThe George Washington University805 Twenty-First Street NWWashington, DC 20052 Interview opportunities with the award winners, presenters and panelists will be available immediately following the event.
CONTACT:Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) 202-521-3850 The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is an innovative and independent U.S.
Government foreign aid agency that is helping lead the fight against global poverty through the promotion of sustainable economic growth. MCC is based on the principle that aid is most effective when it reinforces good governance, economic freedom and investments in people.
SOURCE Millennium Challenge Corporation
Copyright (C) 2012 PR Newswire.
This Forum on Global Development will bring together people from varying backgrounds to discuss their perspectives on these important global issues. As part of the Forum, we will also be honoring three innovators for their demonstrated commitment to creative approaches to helping the world's poor.
WHAT: A panel discussion moderated by Frank Sesno, Director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University WHEN: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 4:00 pm WHO: Gayle Smith, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Development and DemocracyMichael Gerson, Washington Post columnist and ONE FellowSheila Herrling, MCC Vice President of Policy and Evaluation Visa Inc., MCC's Corporate Award winnerJonny Dorsey, MCC's Next Generation Award winnerMillennium Challenge Account-Mongolia, MCC's Country Commitment Award winner With special guestMinka KellyActress and Advocate Special appearances by:Representative David DreierSenator Michael Bennet (invited)Neal Wolin, Deputy Secretary of the TreasuryMichael Elliott, President and CEO of ONERitu Sharma, Co-Founder and President of Women Thrive Worldwide WHERE: Jack Morton AuditoriumThe George Washington University805 Twenty-First Street NWWashington, DC 20052 Interview opportunities with the award winners, presenters and panelists will be available immediately following the event.
CONTACT:Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) 202-521-3850 The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is an innovative and independent U.S.
Government foreign aid agency that is helping lead the fight against global poverty through the promotion of sustainable economic growth. MCC is based on the principle that aid is most effective when it reinforces good governance, economic freedom and investments in people.
SOURCE Millennium Challenge Corporation
Copyright (C) 2012 PR Newswire.
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