On May 1st at a Breakfast of Champions awards event on Capitol Hill, USAID Administrator J. Brady Anderson accepted the International Public Service Excellence 2000 Award on behalf of the United States Global Technology Network (USGTN). USGTN develops technology trade between the United States and the international market. The Environmental Technology Network for Asia (ETNA), under USGTN is the trade lead arm of US-AEP, offers free trade lead to U.S. environmental companies interested in doing business in Asia.

This is the first time in the history of this prestigious award that a USAID program has been recognized. Selected by the Public Employees Roundtable, USGTN was one of seven public-private sector programs selected from more than 180 federal and state organizations deemed as examples of good government. In USGTN�s presentation on how U.S. technologies have made substantial improvements in the quality of life in developing countries, USGTN included two US-AEP projects. The first was the Gaston-Taegu DYETECH project in which U.S. innovative clean production technology is helping to preserve the one of the main water source in Korea. The second US-AEP project was the recent $15 million bio-organic fertilizer plant to be built in Malaysia. This project will convert municipal solid waste into organic fertilizer. The sale of fertilizer and waste by-products is expected to exceed $100 million.

In his acceptance, Administrator Anderson remarks, "The Global Technology Network represents the very best of USAID�s efforts to link our global development mission to U.S. domestic interests."

Mr. Robert C. Randolph, Assistant Administrator, Asia & the Near East Bureau, the United States Agency for International Development, will deliver a presentation entitled "A Vision for USAID�s Asia & Near East Bureau" on June 13. Mr. Randolph has served with USAID since October of 1998. Previously, he was an international mediator and arbitrator, as well as a Washington State Special trade representative in Seattle, where he advised the governor and state legislature on trade policy and agreements. At the governor�s request, he spearheaded a coalition of governors who endorsed the ratification of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements, and Most Favored Nation status for China.

Hosted by the Policy Group, this session will take place at 12:30pm at 1720 Eye St. NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC. For more information, contact Brenda Bateman at: bbateman@usaep.org

Ambassador T. P. Sreenivasan, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India in Washington, delivered a presentation on "Developing Environmental Policy in India". The US-AEP Policy Group and the Tata Energy Resources Institute sponsored the lecture.

Mr. Sreenivasan�s presentation touched on the recent environmental agreement between India and the United States, the partial lifting of economic sanctions by the Clinton Administration, and India�s commitment to environmental protection. "India has always felt a commitment to the environment." Mr. Sreenivasan further adds, "future development in India will not come at the expense of the environment." He felt that the recent treaty signed by the US and India would aid India in its quest to develop as cleanly as possible through resource and technology sharing.

India Chem 2000, South Asia�s largest chemical and pharmaceuticals show will be held on October 6-8, 2000, in New Delhi, India. India is one of the fastest growing chemical technology markets in the world. US-AEP intends to recruit a delegation of U.S. environmental companies to India Chem 2000 with the objective of increasing the transfer of U.S. technologies to India. Participants will include suppliers of pollution control technology to chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical industries as well as water treatment and hazardous waste management companies. The event will be comprised of an exhibition, conference, buyer-seller meets and networking opportunities. For more information visit: www.usaep.org/calendar.htm or www.indiachem2000.com

On June 1, US-AEP and the US-India Business Council is sponsoring a conference to raise awareness about India Chem 2000. India�s Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, H.E. Suresh Prabhu, will give a presentation on his plans for a new Comprehensive Chemical Estate. There will also be two panel discussions. The first panel, moderated by Brenda Bateman, Deputy Director of the US-AEP Policy Group, will focus on the public policy context of new industrial estates. The second panel, moderated by Julie Haines, Managing Director of US-AEP�s Clean Technology Environmental Management (CTEM), will talk about the tools that are available to corporations interested in doing business with and in India.

This conference is open to the public, and will be held at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce located at 1615 H Street NW, Washington, D.C. The event begins at 8:30am. For more information contact: Rick Rossow at (202) 463-5323.

On Easter Sunday, over eighty Filipino children participated in an on-the-spot Earth Day Art Contest organized by US-AEP, a local NGO, and Artists for the Environment. Before the contest, the organizers explained to the children that they could help Mother Earth by conserving electricity and water, and segregating and recycling their garbage. These lessons were reflected in many of the posters created by the children. Cash prizes were rewarded for the first through fourth place. The best thirty pictures will be displayed at the Museo Pambata, Children�s Museum, in Manila.

Amy Wing has joined the Environmental Exchange Program as a Program Coordinator. Prior to joining US-AEP, Amy was working with the Institute for International Education (IIE) on the Fulbright Memorial Teacher Program. She received her Bachelors Degree from American University.

Also welcome Eliza Devan Knode to the world. On April 21, Steve and Sharon Knode became the proud parents of am 8 pound 11 ounce baby girl. Both mother and daughter are healthy and doing well.

Farewell

In this edition, US-AEP will have to say farewell to three talented individuals who made great contributions.

Sandy Denham, Manager of Operations has left US-AEP to join the Loudoun County Department of Economic Development. Sandy�s talent and warmth was much appreciated and will be well missed.

A farewell is extended to Erik Brejla of CTEM. Erik has been with the US-AEP family for the past two years. Erik will be leaving US-AEP to be the U.S. Program Manager for the USAID Green House Gas Pollution Prevention Project (India).

After many years of service to US-AEP, Russ Thirkell has move on from the Environmental Exchange program based in the Philippines. Russ�s work was quality and his idealism eternal. Argelie Leynes will take over his position.