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This is an archived USAID document retained on this web site as a matter of public record.
Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid (ACVFA)
U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
FACT SHEET
WASHINGTON, DC 20523
PRESS OFFICE
http://www.usaid.gov
(202) 712-43202000-120
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, May 10, 2000Contact: Kim Walz
The Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid (ACVFA) was established by Presidential directive after World War II to serve as a link between the U.S. Government and private voluntary organizations (PVOs) active in humanitarian assistance and development work overseas. Comprised of private citizens with extensive knowledge of international development, ACVFA helps provide the underpinning for cooperation between the public and private sectors in U.S. foreign assistance programs.
As stated in its charter, the Advisory Committee's duties are:
- To consult with, provide information to, and advise the Agency for International Development (USAID) and other U.S. Government agencies on development issues relating to foreign assistance in which the U.S. Government and PVOs interact;
- To provide information and counsel to the PVO community on issues of concern regarding their relations with USAID and other U.S. Government agencies; and
- To foster public interest in the field of voluntary foreign aid and in PVO activities.
ACVFA meetings bring about valuable information exchange and consultation between USAID and the nongovernmental community. The Committee brings together USAID and PVO officials, representatives from universities, international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), U.S. businesses, and government, multilateral, and private organizations to foster understanding, communication, and cooperation among those involved in international development. Following these deliberations, the ACVFA provides specific recommendations to the USAID Administrator.
ACVFA members are appointed by the USAID Administrator. They embody diverse perspectives and experience, and are experts on private voluntary organizations and international development including PVO comparative advantages in relief and development, aspects of PVO programming, and relationship of PVOs with USAID. Public meetings are held quarterly.
USAID is the government agency responsible for administering worldwide development and humanitarian assistance.
This is an archived USAID document retained on this web site as a matter of public record.
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