Peter William Bodde (born October 1954) is a member of the United States Foreign Service, and was the 8th United States Ambassador to Libya. He has previously served as the United States Ambassador to Nepal and as the United States Ambassador to Malawi, during which time he was credited for promoting awareness of HIV/AIDS discrimination.[1]
Peter William Bodde | |
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| 8th United States Ambassador to Libya | |
| In office January 21, 2016 – December 19, 2017 | |
| President | Barack Obama Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Deborah K. Jones |
| Succeeded by | Richard Norland |
| 23rd United States Ambassador to Nepal | |
| In office September 10, 2012 – September 15, 2015 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Scott H. DeLisi |
| Succeeded by | Alaina B. Teplitz |
| 18th United States Ambassador to Malawi | |
| In office October 28, 2008 – August 1, 2010 | |
| President | George W. Bush Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Alan W. Eastham |
| Succeeded by | Jeanine E. Jackson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1954 (age 70) |
| Spouse | Tanya Lee Will Bodde |
| Alma mater | University of Maryland |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Personal life
editBodde was born October, 1954 to William and Ingrid Bodde. Bodde's father William was also a member of the foreign service and served as the United States Ambassador to Fiji, Tuvalu and Tonga. Bodde graduated from the University of Maryland in 1976 with his Bachelor of Arts degree in government and politics. After graduating from college Bodde went on to work the United States International Trade Commission as a commodities analyst.[2]
Career
editBodde started his career with the U.S. Foreign Service in 1981.[2][3] Early in his career Bodde served at the United States Embassy in Nepal. From 1982 to 1984 Bodde served at the United States Embassies in New Delhi as the counselor for Administrative Affairs, in Copenhagen, Sofia and the United States Consulate in Hamburg. From 1994 to 1997 Bodde was assigned to the United States Consulate in Georgetown. In 2002 Bodde was assigned to the United States Consulate in Frankfurt until 2006. In February 2006 he was appointed the Deputy Chief of Mission at the United States Embassy in Islamabad. While assigned to the US Embassy in Islamabad Bodde served as the Coordinator on Minority Issues. Bodde left the embassy in Islamabad in 2008 and was appointed the United States Ambassador to Malawi. Bodde served as the ambassador to Malawi until August, 2010.[2][3][4] Bodde was appointed the United States Ambassador to Nepal on July 5, 2012.[2][3][5] He was confirmed as the United States Ambassador to Libya on November 19, 2015.[6][7]
Malawi
editIn July 2010, the United States embassy in Malawi announced that the United States Government would be assisting the Malawi Ministry of Health with the construction of a new HIV/AIDS department. The cost was estimated at just over one million dollars (USD), which was funded by the United States.[8][9] Bodde along with US Global AIDS coordinator Ambassador Eric Goosby, and Malawi Minister of Health Professor Moses Chirambo presided over the dedication ceremony for the facility.[9] While assigned as the ambassador to Malawi Bodde also assisted with the implementation of a five-year 80 million dollar (USD) food security program called Wellness and Agriculture for Life Advancement (WALA). The program's goal was to help secure food resources for mothers and young children in 200,000 households that were deemed chronically food insecure [10] The ambassador also funded a project using US$5100 from the Ambassador's Special Self-Help Fund to bring clean drinking water to Chirombo Village in the Dowa District.[11]
Nepal
editBodde was nominated for the post of Ambassador to Nepal on March 3, 2012, by President Barack Obama.[12] Bodde was confirmed by the United States Senate in June 2012.[13] He presented his credentials on September 10, 2012, and served until September 15, 2015.[14] In February 2015, Bodde lobbied the Nepali government for the endorsement of an electricity bill that would allow the Nepal Electricity Commission to boost Nepal's use of hydro electric power.[15] In April 2015 Bodde observed the administration of Vitamin A to children of the Kathmandu Valley. Bodde and his staff assisted in distributing the Vitamin A and also educated children on the importance of a healthy diet. The Vitamin A program was started by USAID in the program reaches an estimated 3.2 million children annually.[16] On June 25, 2015, at the International Conference on Nepal's Reconstruction Ambassador Bodde pledged 130 million dollars (USD) in US aid to help with disaster relief efforts from the earthquake.[17]
Libya
editOn November 19, 2015, Bodde was confirmed as the United States Ambassador to Libya by the US Senate,[6][7][18] On In May 2016, Bodde negotiated the agreement that lead to US troops being stationed in Libya.[19] and he presented his credentials on January 21, 2016.[14] In October 2016, Bodde supervised the disbursement of one million dollars (USD) through the USAID's Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance, to The International Organization for Migration to assist displaced persons in Libya. The money will be used to provide non-food items and hygiene kits to an estimated 1,240 families.[20] In March 2016 Bodde was reported as being the lead in negotiations with the Unity Government in Libya while dealing with ISIS.[21] Bodde conducted discussions with Libya's Prime Minister about the resources that Libya required to combat ISIS.[22] He left his post on December 19, 2017.[14]
References
edit- ^ "Ambassador Bodde Opens Panel Discussion on HIV/AIDS Discrimination | U.S. Embassy in Nepal". U.S. Embassy in Nepal. 2014-06-24. Retrieved 2017-06-20.
- ^ a b c d "U.S. Ambassador to Libya: Who Is Peter Bodde?". Retrieved 2016-08-11.
- ^ a b c "Bodde, Peter W." 2015-01-13. Archived from the original on 2015-01-13. Retrieved 2016-08-11.
- ^ "Malawi - Chiefs of Mission - People - Department History - Office of the Historian". history.state.gov. Retrieved 2016-08-11.
- ^ "EMBASSY BAGHDAD APPOINTS COORDINATOR ON MINORITY ISSUES, AS RELEASED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE". Congressional Quarterly Transcriptions. February 22, 2011.
- ^ a b prospect, lib. "Peter Bodde, the new US ambassador to Libya | Libya Prospect". libyaprospect.com. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
- ^ a b "Senate confirms veteran diplomat as US ambassador to Libya". Washington. Associated Press: World Stream. November 19, 2015.
- ^ "07-29-2010 | Embassy of the United States Lilongwe, Malawi". lilongwe.usembassy.gov. Retrieved 2016-12-19.
- ^ a b "Embassy of the United States Lilongwe, Malawi - Events". lilongwe.usembassy.gov. Retrieved 2016-12-19.
- ^ "Embassy of the United States Lilongwe, Malawi - Events". lilongwe.usembassy.gov. Retrieved 2016-12-19.
- ^ "Embassy of the United States Lilongwe, Malawi - Archives". lilongwe.usembassy.gov. Retrieved 2016-12-19.
- ^ "Bodde nominated as new US envoy to Nepal". Himalayan Times. March 3, 2012 – via LexusNexis.
- ^ "U.S. senate confirms Bodde as heir to DeLisi". Himalayan Times. June 30, 2012 – via LexisNexus.
- ^ a b c "Peter William Bodde (1954–)". Department of State.
- ^ "US envoy urges quick passage of power bills". Kathmandu Post. Nepal. February 11, 2015.
- ^ "US envoy joins Vitamin A campaign". Kathmandu Post. Nepal. April 21, 2015.
- ^ "Over $3.5 bn aid pledged during donor conference". Kathmandu Post. Nepal. June 25, 2015.
- ^ "Obama nominates Peter Bodde as new ambassador to Libya". Retrieved 2016-08-11.
- ^ Lamothe, Dan. "Agreement that could lead to U.S. troops in Libya could be reached 'any day'". National. Standard-Examiner. Ogden, Utah – via Newsbank.
- ^ "USAID Backs IOM to Support Internally Displaced in Libya". Targeted News Service. October 29, 2016 – via Newsbank.
- ^ "Agreement that Could Lead to U.S. Troops in Libya Could be Reached 'Any Day'". Al-Sharq al-Awsat. May 20, 2016.
- ^ "White House Conducts Press Briefing, Dec. 13". Targeted News Service. December 15, 2016.