Fifty Years in USAID: Stories from the Front Lines
Channel: Center for Strategic & International Studies
Date: 2014-03-06

In 1961, President John F. Kennedy created the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to implement development assistance programs across the world while promoting peace and prosperity. Fifty years later, the agency remains a key pillar of U.S. national security and soft power, having improved the lives of millions of people worldwide.
Join us for a discussion on the book "Fifty Years in USAID: Stories from the Front Lines," and a panel discussion with former USAID representatives who will discuss lessons learned from USAID's experience, and ways for USAID to adapt in order to face today's complex development challenges.


Fifty Years in USAID: Stories from the Front Lines

Introductory Remarks:

Janet Ballantyne
Former Career Minister, U.S. Agency for International Development and Editor of  the 50th Anniversary Book

Framing remarks:

Andrew Natsios
Former Administrator, U.S. Agency for International Development

Panel Discussion:

Constance Collins
Former Project Manager, U.S. Agency for International Development

Owen Cylke
Former Career Minister, U.S. Agency for International Development

Alex Shakow
Former Assistant Administrator for Program and Policy, U.S. Agency for International Development