2.3: Informing the Public

Engage with the public to ensure an informed citizenry regarding the foreign policy issues and priorities of the US Government.

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Engagement with the public is crucial to ensuring an informed citizenry regarding the foreign policy issues and priorities of the US Government. The State Department offers various opportunities for public participation in virtual events conducted over the Internet as well as physical events, such as public meetings, briefings, and press conferences. Secretary Clinton and other senior Department officials participate in these forums regularly and are eager to engage with US citizens and other stakeholders. On March 31, the Secretary addressed a Haiti Donor’s Conference to express her appreciation and gratitude for the outpouring of generosity that followed the earthquake. The response to the Haiti crisis is illustrative of the Department’s work in informing the public, providing opportunities for US citizens and others to engage, and promoting collaborative efforts to help Haiti respond and rebuild. The Department’s web site provides a mechanism to obtain information about US citizens in Haiti, including a people-finder.

Stakeholder(s):

• The Public

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