Establishing the President's Global Development Council
Creates Council to Guide American Global Development Policy
What it does
Agencies must assist the Council and provide information while the agency that runs U.S. development aid administers and funds the Council within existing appropriations.
Real-world impact
- Creates an advisory board that can shape U.S. international development priorities.
- Requires federal departments to assist the Council and supply information.
- Assigns the development agency to administer and fund the Council and hire an Executive Director.
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Summary
This order creates the President's Global Development Council to make development a central part of U.S. policy and power. The Council will advise the President through the National Security Staff and the National Economic Council staff.
It is set up administratively inside the agency that runs U.S. development aid (USAID) and will include senior government officials and up to 12 outside experts from universities, nonprofits, and business. USAID will provide staffing and funding as allowed by law. The Council will recommend practical steps on economic growth, public-private partnerships, research, and long-term planning.
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