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AID - 164 - Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid - Agency Authority

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid	Agency Name	Agency for International Development
Fiscal Year	2025	Committee Number	164
Original Establishment Date	5/14/1946	Committee Status	Terminated
Actual Termination Date	2/25/2025	Committee URL	http://www.usaid.gov/who-we-are/organization/ad...
Actual Merged Date		Presidential Appointments*	No
New Committee This FY	No	Max Number of Members*	30
Terminated This FY	Yes	Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	Deputy Director for Public Engagement
Merged This FY		Designated Federal Officer Prefix
Current Charter Date	9/23/2024	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	Karen
Date Of Renewal Charter	9/23/2026	Designated Federal Officer Middle Name
Projected Termination Date	2/25/2025	Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Vargas
Exempt From Renewal*	No	Designated Federal Officer Suffix
Specific Termination Authority		Designated Federal Officer Phone*	202-712-3163
Establishment Authority*	Agency Authority	Designated Federal Officer Fax*	N/A
Specific Establishment Authority*	Action Memorandum	Designated Federal Officer Email*	kvargas@usaid.gov
Effective Date Of Authority*	1/21/1999
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte	Not Applicable
Committee Type*	Continuing
Presidential*	No
Committee Function*	Non Scientific Program Advisory Board

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*	Terminate
Legislation to Terminate Required	No
Legislation Status	Not Applicable
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	The Committee's purpose is to advise the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), other government agencies, and the private voluntary (PVO) and non-governmental (NGO) community on foreign assistance policy and programs in which the U.S. Government and PVOs/NGOs interact. The Committee also provides information and counsel to the PVO community on issues of concern regarding their relationship with USAID and other agencies, as well as fosters public interest in the field of voluntary foreign aid. ACVFA advises the USAID Administrator and others through deliberations on key issues at the Committee's public meetings, as well as through the work of its subcommittees. The Committee has several active working subcommittees that research and discuss the issues that are brought before the public in order to develop recommendations for the Agency. The subcommittees are organized on the basis of key issues that correspond with USAID's priorities and important crosscutting themes. ACVFA disseminates information to the PVO/NGO community and increases public awareness and understanding of foreign assistance through its public meetings.
How is membership balanced?*	The membership includes individuals who work in private voluntary organizations (PVOs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), philanthropic and other foundations, private businesses, think tanks, and universities. All have expertise in international development, key issue areas, the role of the non-governmental sector, and public/private partnerships, and represent diverse segments of the U.S. public. The membership is diverse in demographics, geography, experience, and area of expertise, which are important criteria in recruitment.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	ACVFA's public meetings are usually held at least once per year. In FY24, there was one public meeting in February 2024. The meeting agenda address relevant topics on pressing global issues. The large attendance at ACVFA meetings reflects the public's interest in and usefulness for these meetings. ACVFA is an important source of objective feedback and external engagement on timely issues and a broad range of programmatic and technical issues related to U.S. foreign assistance policies and programs.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	The ACVFA provides expert, relevant, and objective advice to USAID and the U.S. government on matters related to international development and foreign assistance. The Agency Administrator and other leadership use the Committee as a sounding board and source of advice and recommendations regarding USAID policies, programs, and priorities. The Committee's public meetings serve as an established forum for a constituency of PVOs and NGOs, as well as the general public, to receive information about and participate in the Agency's decision-making process. The ACVFA provides analysis of foreign assistance issues, and makes recommendations for use not only by USAID, but by other government agencies, Congress, and the PVO/NGO community. The Committee's recommendations have resulted in greater understanding of and improvements in the working relationship between USAID and its partners as well as organizational and programmatic improvements at USAID.
Why close or partially close meetings?	N/A
Recommendation Remarks	N/A

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*	No	Action Reorganize Priorities*	No
Outcome Trust In Government	Yes	Action Reallocate Resources	No
Outcome Major Policy Changes	Yes	Action Issued New Regulations	No
Outcome Advance In Scientific Research	No	Action Proposed Legislation	No
Outcome Effective Grant Making	No	Action Approved Grants Or Other Payments	No
Outcome Improved Service Delivery	Yes	Action Other	No
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction	Yes	Action Comment	NA
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements	No	Grants Review*	No
Outcome Other	No	Number Of Grants Reviewed	0
Outcome Comment	NA	Number Of Grants Recommended	0
Cost Savings*	Unable to Determine	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended	$0.00
Cost Savings Comment	The ACVFA does not review specific projects or agency initiatives whereby a cost-saving analysis would occur.	Grants Review Comment	NA
Number Of Recommendations*	42	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment	After each public meeting, the Committee publishes minutes that reflect the meeting's proceedings and discussions, as well as the comments and recommendations for further discussion among the Committee members. The committee also regularly provide feedback and recommendations to the Agency on its priority goals and objectives, including in areas such as food security, climate change, democracy & anti-corruption, inclusive development, and private sector engagement.	Access Agency Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	25.00%	Access Committee Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment	USAID takes under advisement the recommendations of the Committee, but full implementation is impacted by outside circumstances (budget, inter-agency processes for approval, and the nature of the Agency's work overseas).	Access GSA FACA Website	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	25.00%	Access Publications	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment	USAID takes under advisement the recommendations of the Committee but full implementation is impacted by outside circumstances (budget, interagency processes for approval, and the nature of the Agency's work overseas).	Access Other	No
Agency Feedback*	Yes	Access Comment	N/A
Agency Feedback Comment*	Feedback is provided via the public meeting questions and answers sessions as well as during preparatory work undertaken by the Committee prior to the public meeting.	Narrative Description*	The Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid (ACVFA) provides feedback on USAID's key initiatives including global food security and climate change, inclusive development and localization, private sector engagement, and democracy and anti-corruption.

COSTS

1. Payments to Non-Federal Members*		1. Est Paymnts to Non-Fed Membrs Nxt FY*
2. Payments to Federal Members*		2. Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY*
3. Payments to Federal Staff*		3. Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*
4. Payments to Consultants*		4. Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*
5. Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Membrs*		5. Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Membr nxtFY*
6. Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*		6. Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*
7. Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*		7. Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staf Nxt FY*
8. Travel Reimb. For Consultants*		8. Est Travel Reimb to Consltnts Nxt FY*
10. Other Costs		10. Est. Other Costs Next FY*
11. Total Costs	$0.00	11. Est. Total Next FY*	$0.00
Date Cost Last Modified	2/19/2025 10:11 AM	Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*		Est Cost Remarks
Cost Remarks

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