Global Development Council (E.O. 13600)

Summary

Creates the President's Global Development Council to advise on U.S. global development policy, focusing on new ideas and public-private teamwork.

What problem does this solve?

The U.S. needed a better way to connect its global development work with its national security and money-related goals. This order creates a special group of experts to give the President advice on how to improve these efforts and work better with private groups.

What does this order do?

Creates the President's Global Development Council

Establishes a new council within the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to advise the President on global development.

Defines council membership

Specifies that the council will include up to 12 members from outside the government, such as from universities and private industry, along with several non-voting government officials.

Outlines the council's mission

Tasks the council with providing advice on development policy, finding ways for the government to work with private groups, and increasing public awareness of development issues.

Sets a two-year term for the council

States that the council will end two years after the order is signed, unless the President chooses to renew it.

Assigns administrative support to USAID

Requires the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to provide funding and administrative support for the council.

Who does this affect?

Federal agencies involved in foreign policy
Global development organizations
Private companies and charities

What is the real world impact?

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Brings in outside expertise

Gathers experts from universities, charities, and private companies to give the government new ideas and advice on how to improve its global development work.

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Strengthens American influence

Makes global development a key part of American power, alongside military and diplomatic efforts, to help protect the country's interests around the world.

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Encourages teamwork with private groups

Promotes partnerships between the government and private companies or charities to combine resources and work together on development projects.

When does this start?

This executive order became effective on February 9, 2012, and includes a specific timeline for the council's operation.

Council Termination

The Council is set to end two years after February 9, 2012, unless the President decides to renew it.