Daniel Yohannes Nominated for CEO, Millennium Challenge Corporation

“We commend President Obama for his commitment to modernize and invigorate the way the U.S. delivers foreign assistance. Mr. Yohannes’ selection [1] is a testament to his unique combination of foreign investment experience, entrepreneurial spirit and developing country background.

However, in order to fully leverage his previous commitments to enhance the role of international development in his administration, it is critically important that President Obama prioritize the appointment of a visionary USAID Administrator, who has the stature and experience to be a strong voice for development within the government and an effective ally to Secretary Clinton and Defense Secretary Gates as the administration works to elevate development to effectively meet today's foreign policy challenges. Like the MCC, USAID needs its own full-time leader to reinforce the Secretary’s efforts, represent the agency before Congress, OMB and the NSC, and represent the U.S. in international discussions on effective development policy and the coordination of aid.

Upon confirmation, InterAction looks forward to working with Mr. Yohannes to further U.S. humanitarian and development objectives.”

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EVENT: InterAction Partners with the MCC on Country-Led Development [2]