Annual PVO Conference:  "What Makes A Good NGO?"

Sponsored by PVC-ASHA
January 13-14, 2005

Conference Objectives:

• Provide a forum for exploring PVO/NGO organizational effectiveness.
• Foster dialogue on emerging issues affecting NGOs.
• Present and discuss current PVC research.
• Solicit your feedback on future PVC research and training opportunities.
• Provide useful information on USAID business opportunities.
• Encourage peer exchange and networking.

Conference Resources

• Speaker Presentations
• Conference Agenda with Speakers
• Resource Materials- Documents useful in exploring issues covered in each session.

PVO/NGO Knowledge Gateway:

The conference will also feature a variety of kiosks where USAID staff will acquaint attendees with partnership opportunities and provide information on how to work with USAID.

Conference Venue:

The Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel is located at 999 9th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. The phone numbers are 202.898.9000 or (toll-free) 1-800-HOTELS-1. The hotel is conveniently located two blocks from the Gallery Place Metro station on the Red and Yellow Lines.

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