Responding to a question about combining the State Department and USAID, Dr. Slaughter cites Secretary Clintons belief in the importance of keeping the two bodies separate, but synchronized.
Dr. Slaughter discusses concerns that USAID will be absorbed by the State Department by explaining that the vision includes a stronger AID.
Acting Administrator Fulgham offers some insight into the affect the QDDR will have on USAID.
Deputy Secretary Lew and Dr. Slaughter talk about the blurred lines between U.S. diplomacy and development efforts and what that means for the QDDR process going forward.
Acting USAID Administrator, Alonzo Fulgham, explains the need for capacity building within USAID and abroad.
Dr. Anne-Marie Slaughter, Director of Policy Planning at the State Department, discusses how the QDDR will work to address 21st century conflicts and crises.
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