Outgoing U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Rajiv Shah delivered what were billed as his last public remarks Thursday, a “farewell conversation” with leaders from around Washington’s development community.
In an exclusive Devex feature, Shah’s peers, critics and partners weighed in on what the youngest-ever administrator has accomplished during his five years at USAID, and what kind of agency Shah leaves in his wake as he moves on to — still undisclosed — new things.
Thursday’s discussion granted Shah an opportunity to reflect on his legacy and to leave behind some parting words for the leaders who will follow in his shoes after he leaves USAID on Wednesday.