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The Office of Private Sector Outreach works to develop and coordinate innovative ways for the State Department to engage the private sector in our public diplomacy initiatives. The work of public diplomacy seeks to foster a sense of shared values between Americans and people of different countries, cultures and faiths throughout the world, and this is certainly not the work of government alone.
U.S. companies, universities and foundations represent the immense generosity and ingenuity of the American people, and their global presence and creativity make them not only invaluable resources, but natural partners in our efforts.
We are working to engage private sector leaders in dynamic partnerships to empower women business leaders, provide much needed humanitarian relief, strengthen international education, encourage health advocacy, and promote social and economic development throughout the world.
“The solutions to the challenges of the 21st century are not going to be met by government alone. They come from all sectors of American society working together."
--Secretary Condoleezza Rice | | Highlights | Benjamin Franklin Award for Public Diplomacy
April 8, 2008: Secretary Rice honored the recipients of the inaugural Benjamin Franklin Awards for Public Diplomacy. The awardees were chosen for their outstanding leadership in advancing America’s ideals through public diplomacy by offering a positive vision of hope and opportunity rooted in America's belief in freedom, justice, opportunity and respect for all. more
U.S.-Palestinian Partnership
President Bush, Secretary Rice and Administrator Fore announced a new public-private partnership focused on creating economic opportunity for the Palestinian people and helping to prepare Palestinian youth for the responsibilities of citizenship and good governance. more
Conference on the Americas
The White House Conference on the Americas brought together representatives from the private sector, non-governmental organizations, faith-based groups, and volunteer associations. more
Support Public Diplomacy: 11 Things Companies Can Do l 10 Things Americans Can Do l Key Partnerships [PDF]
Private Sector Summit, Models for Action Report [PDF]
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