PSC Council Spotlight

Council of International Development Companies

The Council of International Development Companies (CIDC) meets monthly to create a dynamic and sustainable advocacy platform for U.S. development companies to pursue thought leadership and highlevel dialogue with USAID, the Department of State, Millennium Challenge Corporation, PEPFAR, the Development Finance Corporation, and other foreign assistance organizations. CIDC aims to educate audiences on the vital role international development companies play in achieving accountable, transparent and sustainable development results in support of U.S. national security, economic, and humanitarian goals overseas.

Key Accomplishments

Regular, high-level CIDC member engagement with senior federal foreign assistance officials on a wide range of issues including development strategy, innovation, operations, and localization

Monthly meeting speakers included:

• USAID Global Health Assistant Administrator

• Department of State Office of Acquisition officials

• USAID Interim Counselor

Influenced USAID Localization Policy – using CIDC Thought Leadership papers as major discussion points – when engaging USAID decision-makers in active discussion

Re-emphasized the adverse mission impacts caused by the continued shortfall in USAID Contracting Officers, encouraging the agency to improve its hiring practices and timelines

Fourth Annual USG-wide Business Forecast Scorecard resulted in OMB interest and follow-on conversations how to establish common standards

Planned and hosted PSC’s 10th annual Development Conference, which drew highest attendance and sponsorship to date with keynote remarks from the Deputy Secretary of State, Deputy USAID Administrator, and Deputy CEO of the Millennium Challenge Corporation.

• Engage with new executive branch officials to ensure CIDC members and their capabilities are recognized for their vital role in American foreign policy and value to the taxpayer

• Work with incoming members in the Senate and House of Representatives to increase understanding of CIDC member issues and concerns

• Assess the impact of policies and regulations related to Biden-Harris Administration priorities (e.g., climate; diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility) and continued State Department and USAID focus areas (e.g., localization).

• Monitor closely new regulations impacting CIDC members and their operations

2022 Executive Advisory Board

Chair: Leland Kruvant, Creative

Vice Chair: Sue Chodakewitz, Nathan Associates

PSC Staff Lead: Paul Foldi

Executive Advisory Board

• Anna Slother, Chemonics

• Leland Kruvant, Creative Associates

• Natawnee Fritz, DAI

• Torge Gerlach, DT Global

• Susan Scribner, ICF

• David Snelbecker, IDG

• Teresita Perez, ME&A

• Sue Chodakewitz, Nathan Associates

• Masha Martinkov, Palladium

• Keith Brown, Tetra Tech International Development Services

• Kathleen O’Dell, Deloitte

• Betsy Bassan, Panagora Group

Task Forces / Working Groups:

• Procurement Task Force

• General Counsel Task Force

• Communication Directors Working Group

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Working Group