US Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy

From Public Diplomacy

[edit] Overview

The U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy is a seven-person bipartisan panel created by Congress and appointed by the President. According to its charter, the purpose of the commission is to oversee "U.S.-government activities intended to understand, inform, and influence foreign publics."

The Commission, now in its 54th year, was reauthorized in May 2007 pursuant to P.L. . It is responsible for assessing public diplomacy policies and programs of the U.S. government.

Commission members are appointed by the President, subject to confirmation by the United States Senate. Members serve three-year terms with the with the possibility for reappointment.

The Commission reports are available to the public.

[edit] Current Members

• William J. Hybl, Chair

• Elizabeth F. Bagley

• Lyndon Olson

• John E. Osborn

• Penne Percy Korth

• Jay T. Snyder

• Lezlee Westine

[edit] Reports

• United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy (September 28, 2004) 2004 Report of the Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy

• United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy (October 1, 2003) Djerejian Report Changing Minds, Winning Peace

• United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy (July 2003) The New Diplomacy: Utilizing Innovative Communication Concepts That Recognize Resource Constraints

• United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy (January 16, 2003) Annual Activity Report

• United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy (September 18, 2002) Building America’s public diplomacy through a reformed structure and additional resources