On September 10, the Office of Global Partnerships, in collaboration with partners Foreign Policy and USAID, will host a forum to explore the role of public-private collaboration in advancing U.S. foreign policy. Catalysts for Change will bring together a global audience with representatives from government, trade associations, the private sector, philanthropies, think-tanks and NGOs, along with academia and the media. The convening will provide a unique opportunity to connect with and learn from leaders driving the effort to catalyze change.
Scheduled speakers include Richard R. Verma, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, U.S. Department of State; Henrietta Fore, Former Executive Director, UNICEF; Amb. Mark Green, President & CEO, Wilson Center; Power Africa Coordinator Richard Nelson; Special Representative Dorothy McAuliffe, Office of Global Partnerships; as well as representatives from the Gates Foundation, ARM, the Private Sector Humanitarian Alliance and more.
This event is open to press who register in advance. Catalysts for Change will take place at Partnership for Public Service Conference Center at 600 14th St NW Suite 600, Washington, D.C. Doors open to media and pre-registered attendees at 8:30 AM.