USAID Leads

USAID Leads


Latest Episodes

Episode 10: Strengthening Our Capabilities for Relief and Response
December 18, 2019

In this episode, Acting Assistant Administrator for the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance Admiral Tim Ziemer and Hurricane Dorian Response Director James Fleming sit down with the Administrator to discuss "Strengthening Our Capab

Episode 9: Education, Private Sector Engagement, and Effective Partnering and Procurement Reform
February 26, 2019

In this episode, the Administrator sat down with DAA Julie Cram, M/OAA Senior Advisor Randy Tift, and T3 Coordinator Jim Richardson to discuss USAID's latest on Education, Private Sector Engagement, and Effective Partnering and Procurement Reform.

Episode 8: USAID at UNGA
October 29, 2018

The new episode of the Administrator's podcast, USAID Leads, is now live! In this episode, host Carol Han highlights Administrator Mark Green's remarks at various events at the 73rd United Nations General Assembly.

Episode 7: Journey to Self Reliance
September 19, 2018

The new episode of the Administrator's podcast, USAID Leads, is now live! In this episode, Administrator Green, Chris Maloney, and Save the Children President and CEO Carolyn Miles discuss the vision of the "Journey to Self-Reliance," which enables our co

Episode 6: Assisting Persecuted Communities in Iraq
July 26, 2018

In this episode, Administrator Green and Former Congressman Frank Wolf discuss their recent trip to Northern Iraq as part of a larger United States delegation. In the podcast, they share what they saw on the ground and discuss the United States' unwaverin

Episode 5: Youth Leadership is Transforming Development
May 21, 2018

In Episode Five of USAID Leads, we discuss how USAID is engaging young leaders to foster peace and prosperity in their communities with Administrator Green and our Agency Youth Coordinator Michael McCabe, along with Abella Bateyunga, a YALI Fellow and CEO

Episode 4: How USAID Supports Women and Girls, and Why We Do It
March 26, 2018

In Episode Four of USAID Leads, we highlight the recently-launched WomenConnect Challenge with USAID's Administrator Green and Senior Advisor on Gender Equality Michelle Bekkering. We also feature Neha Misra from Solar Sister, to discuss how young women a

Episode 3: How Innovation is Changing Development
February 21, 2018

In Episode Three of USAID Leads Administrator Green, Alexis Bonnell from the Lab, and Andy Herscowitz from Power Africa, discuss how innovation is changing development and the many innovative tools the Agency leverages to solve humanitarian and developmen

Episode 2: The Role of International Development in U.S. National Security
December 19, 2017

In the second episode of USAID Leads, Administrator Green and Agency experts examine the role of international development in U.S. National Security. Development is a core tool for advancing U.S. foreign policy and international security. USAID staff, par

Episode 1: Private Sector Engagement and Humanitarian Assistance
December 19, 2017

In this first episode of USAID Leads, staff will hear about Administrator Green's first 100 days at the Agency. There is also an in-depth discussion with Agency experts on USAID's approach to private sector engagement and how it intersects with the Agency