WWF Statement on the Nomination of Ambassador Mark A. Green as USAID Administrator

In response to today's nomination of Ambassador Mark A. Green as the next administrator of the US Agency for International Development, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) released the following statement from Todd Shelton, vice president of US government relations:
 
"Ambassador Green brings to this new role a wealth of experience working with the international development community. As US Ambassador to Tanzania and a member of Congress, he has long demonstrated a strong understanding of the benefits foreign assistance provides, helping stabilize communities abroad while driving security and prosperity here at home.
 
"Once confirmed, we look forward to working with the administrator to implement these vital conservation and development programs.”
 
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