On October 8, 2024, the Movement for Community-led Development held a side event at USAID’s LCS Policy Forum.
Members of community-based organizations shared the kinds of opportunities to speak directly to USAID that they have been a part of, while USAID Mission staff discussed the steps they have taken to strengthen partnerships, mutual learning, and capacity strengthening with local partners. Over 150 participants joined the conversation to discuss what works and how policy can better meet practice.
Fishbowl Panelists:
- Michael Rossman, Deputy Mission Director, USAID/Malawi
- Okhifi Dimba, Programs Officer, Opulence Malawi
- Andrea Cappelan, Director of Acquisition and Assistance, USAID Mexico
- Bemanya Ruzayo, co-founder and team lead, Integrated Rural Community Based Initiatives (IRUCOBI), Uganda
Respondents:
- Regina Portilla de Rosenzweig, Policy and Partnerships Officer, Peace Direct
- Mercedes Castañeda, Director, Reinserta, Mexico