Honoring those who have demonstrated a commitment to innovative approaches to helping the world's poor - April 25, 2012 at 4pm

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is an independent U.S. Government foreign aid agency that is helping lead the fight against global poverty through the promotion of sustainable economic growth.  MCC is based on the principle that aid is most effective when it reinforces good governance, economic freedom and investments in people. MCC has a unique model for development and as a learning institution; we aim to foster dialogue across a wide spectrum of people and organizations with the ultimate goal of providing the best results and sustainable impact for those in need around the world.

This Forum on Global Development will bring together people from varying backgrounds to discuss their perspectives on these important global issues.  As part of the Forum, we will also be honoring three innovators for their demonstrated commitment to creative approaches to helping the world's poor.

WHAT:  A panel discussion moderated by Frank Sesno, Director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University

WHEN: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 4:00 pm

WHO:  

Gayle Smith, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Development and Democracy
Michael Gerson, Washington Post columnist and ONE Fellow
Sheila Herrling, MCC Vice President of Policy and Evaluation 
Visa Inc., MCC's Corporate Award winner
Jonny Dorsey, MCC's Next Generation Award winner
Millennium Challenge Account-Mongolia, MCC's Country Commitment Award winner

With special guest
Minka Kelly
Actress and Advocate

Special appearances by:
Representative David Dreier
Senator Michael Bennet (invited)
Neal Wolin, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury
Michael Elliott, President and CEO of ONE
Ritu Sharma, Co-Founder and President of Women Thrive Worldwide

WHERE:

Jack Morton Auditorium
The George Washington University
805 Twenty-First Street NW
Washington, DC 20052

Interview opportunities with the award winners, presenters and panelists will be available immediately following the event. 

CONTACT:
Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)
202-521-3850

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is an innovative and independent U.S. Government foreign aid agency that is helping lead the fight against global poverty through the promotion of sustainable economic growth.  MCC is based on the principle that aid is most effective when it reinforces good governance, economic freedom and investments in people.

SOURCE Millennium Challenge Corporation

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