[LIVE] Foreign assistance “is one of the few spaces where there is not only bipartisan support, but nonpartisan…that matters. That sends a message from the United States that some things are more important than politics.” -@GayleSmith at CCEFA relaunch

Great opportunity to hear from and engage USAID staff on the new policy framework.

‘The tide is coming back’: Bracing for a new global health fight politi.co/3NGRfXm via @politico Impact of pandemic & demands on USAID staff requires focused workforce decisions. Appr Act FY22 provided $258m for staff: 287 adverts, only 46 health /5 contracting officers

The PSC 9th Annual Development Conference on Dec 7, 2021 is a superb event! You will here from USAID Administrator Power & her vision for the future. I'm registered & submitting a thought piece, "USAID Administrator Advocates for a Robust Acquisitions & Assistance Workforce."

I am looking forward Indira's remarks at the 9th Annual Development Conference and getting to hear from USG development leaders. Don't miss this annual event.

[Today!] The Government Affairs Committee (GAC) meets the first Friday of every month and is often referred to as “the best information exchange in town.” Register here >>> pscouncil.org/Shared_Content…

Yesterday I received a text message from my wife informing me that her school was in lockdown. She had to help hide the special needs children she teaches. Luckily, all ended well in that case. My heart goes out to all victims!

Become a PSC member and attend the CIDC meeting this thursday. Hear from USAID on COVID-19, Section 889, Afghanistan and other priority programs of members. @PSCSpeaks

Become a member of the Professional Services Council and get access to members only presentations like the implementation of Executive Order 1404 @PSCSpeaks

The PSC Council of International Development Companies monthly meeting is the best way to hear directly from USAID senior officials and get all your questions answered. I never the miss it! @PSCSpeaks

An essentials nrxt step to country road maps is the completion of Country Development Cooperation Strategies, which guide funding decisions of missions in 122 countries.

Please join us on August 19 when CIDC will host Michael Ashkouri at our monthly meeting. Ashkouri is a career FSO having served in Afghanistan, South Africa, Pakistan and Jordan. Register here >> pscouncil.org/Shared_Content…

A huge thank you to @POTUS, @VP, @PowerUSAID, @SecBlinken and the US administration for announcing nearly 19 million doses of #COVID19 vaccines will soon be shared with #COVAX! These doses will have a vital impact around the world: bit.ly/3ceXzps

Don't miss this annual event! Two full days of very relevant international development topics. Learn about the US governments' development priorities and network to gain others' perspective. See you tomorrow! chris@developmentessentials.us

Registration for our 2021 Annual Conference is now open! Discounted and Early Bird tickets are available for SID-W members, as well as for students, young professionals, and attendees from developing countries. Learn more at sidwconference.org/registrat…

Our Next Gen Global Leaders are using their voices to advocate for a better, safer world. Check out this piece from @NazilaJamshidi1 in @QuincyInst on what policymakers can do to safeguard the rights of Afghan women & girls: responsiblestatecraft.org/20…

The CDCS is the US foreign assistance strategy--it drives funding decisions. Without them, it is impossible to articulate with one message to the American people how tax dollars are spent. USAID has committed to all CDCS' by December 31, 2020 with the journey to self reliance.