USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah to Visit Taiwan December 1-2

PR-1165E | Date: 11/28/2011

Dr. Rajiv Shah, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) (Photo: USAID Photo)

Dr. Rajiv Shah, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), will visit Taipei December 1-2, 2011, at AIT's invitation, as part of his trip through Asia. The Asia-Pacific region is one of the world's most vital dynamic regions and long-standing U.S. engagement has supported its development. As USAID marks the 50th anniversary of its establishment by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, Administrator Shah is visiting Taiwan to celebrate the historic relationship between USAID and Taiwan and Taiwan's remarkable transformation into a thriving and democratic society.

On December 2, Administrator Shah is scheduled to deliver the keynote speech at the opening of the "American Footsteps in Taiwan" International Forum at the National Library. The exhibit highlights the friendship between the people of the United States and Taiwan and the role played by the United States in Taiwan's rapid development.

During his stay in Taiwan, Administrator Shah will meet with President Ma Ying-jeou and other senior government officials and business leaders.

Administrator Shah was sworn in on December 31, 2009 as the 16th Administrator of USAID, and he leads the efforts of more than 8,000 professionals in 80 missions around the world. Administrator Shah is the highest-ranking U.S. government official from the Obama Administration to visit Taiwan.

USAID supports long-term and equitable economic growth and advances U.S. foreign policy objectives by supporting: economic growth, agriculture and trade; global health; and, democracy, conflict prevention and humanitarian assistance. USAID is an independent U.S. federal government agency that receives overall foreign policy advice from the Secretary of State.

Click here for the Biography of Dr. Rajiv Shah.