Devex: Exclusive interview: Mark Green on why he is an ‘optimist’ about USAID
“Mark Green, administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development, believes that under the right circumstances, the end of a foreign assistance program can be cause for a ‘massive celebration.’ Since he was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate in August, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead U.S. global development efforts has made clear that he sees the role of U.S. foreign assistance as working itself out of a job. … This is part one of our exclusive interview with Green, which focuses on his vision for USAID. Part two will delve into how Green’s own views about development intersect with the Trump administration’s plans and priorities…” (Igoe, 9/14).