AID pays $1 of shipping costs for every $20 of supplies privately contributed to these agencies. The number of voluntary agencies working in the field of overseas development assistance is truly astonishing. and they provide a significant counterpart to governmental and intergovernmental efforts. Sixtyone agencies are registered with AIDs Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid and they are participating among other programs in material aid and relief programs. selfhelp efforts and refugee assistance. We can be proud of the results which have been achieved in the foreign aid program by American business firms. universities. labor unions. and private organizations. I have introduced a bill which I believe will permit more efficient use of the experience developed by employees of these private organizations and I hope it will be considered next year. however.