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Video: 50 Years of Peace Corps

ecurran — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:54:01 -0500

Aaron S. Williams, Director of the Peace Corps, speaks with CSIS' Johanna Mendelson Forman about the future of the Peace Corps.

Audio: Peace Corps 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of Service

kate — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:12:10 -0500

Over the last fifty years, the Peace Corps has played an important and evolving role in U.S. foreign policy and development objectives. Peace Corps volunteers undertake the vital work of grassroots development with projects ranging from information technology to small business development, education to health and HIV/AIDS awareness.

Video: Peace Corps 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of Service

ecurran — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:11:00 -0500

Audio: Land Tenure and Development: Innovations and Progress in Titling Systems

kate — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:55:21 -0500

Land reform is a complex yet vital component of achieving broader economic development goals. New approaches, technological advancements in geodetic surveying, and focused efforts by donor and host governments have made significant developments in improving land titling systems.

Video: Land Tenure and Development: Innovations and Progress in Titling Systems

ecurran — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:23:00 -0500

Audio: Reaching Muslim Communities

kate — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:42:12 -0500

CSIS Senior Advisor Juan Zarate interviews Farah Pandith, the U.S. Government's first special representative to Muslim Communities. The two discuss the State Department's role in outreach to a community of people that make up a quarter of the world's population.

Video: The U.S. Government and Muslim Communities: Reflections on Outreach from the State Department's Special Representative

ecurran — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:28:03 -0500

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted a discussion with

Farah Pandith
Special Representative to Muslim Communities, U.S. Department of State

on "The U.S. Government and Muslim Communities: Reflections on Outreach from the State Department's Special Representative”

Audio: The U.S. Government and Muslim Communities: Reflections on Outreach from the State Department's Special Representative

kate — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:06:59 -0500

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted a discussion on "The U.S. Government and Muslim Communities: Reflections on Outreach from the State Department's Special Representative”, featuring Farah Pandith, Special Representative to Muslim Communities, U.S. Department of State.

Video Highlight: USAID at 50: Legacy of Progress and Future of Partnership

kate — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:51:57 -0500

Over the last 50 years, USAID has played an invaluable role in advancing American foreign policy objectives, enabling democracy and development, and reducing poverty worldwide. Since its inception, the agency has undergone an evolution in both its institutional structure and in the nature of its programs. Current Administrator Dr.

Audio: Gregory Gottlieb on Careers in Humanitarian Assistance

kate — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:04:55 -0500

Gregg Gottlieb, the Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator for Food Security at USAID, and Amb. William Garvelink discuss careers in humanitarian assistance, the evolution of the industry, and the role of aid in U.S. foreign policy.

Audio: Andrew S. Natsios on USAID

kate — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:49:54 -0400

Andrew S. Natsios, Distinguished Professor in the Practice of Diplomacy at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, and former Administrator of USAID, speaks with CSIS’s Daniel F. Runde about his experiences at USAID and his thoughts on the future trajectory of the agency.

Audio: Peter McPherson on USAID

kate — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:33:34 -0400

Peter McPherson, president of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities and former Administrator of USAID, speaks with CSIS’s Johanna Nesseth Tuttle on food security, his experiences at USAID, and his thoughts on the future of the agency.

Video: USAID at 50: Legacy of Progress and Future of Partnership

kate — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:48:04 -0400

Audio: USAID at 50: Legacy of Progress and Future of Partnership

kate — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:48:05 -0400

Video: Interview with Brian Atwood on the 50th Anniversary of USAID

ecurran — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:41:41 -0400

Brian Atwood discusses the legacy and future of USAID.

Video: The Role of the United Nations in Promoting Prosperity and Development

ecurran — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:36:00 -0400

Dr. Yumkella will provide his views on the role of the United Nations in fostering opportunities for sustainable development and lasting prosperity, as well as his work as Chairman, UN Energy. During his tenure as director general of UNIDO Dr.

Audio: The Role of the United Nations in Promoting Prosperity and Development

kate — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:11:57 -0400

Audio: Interview with Brian Atwood on USAID

ecurran — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:43:30 -0400

Brian Atwood, chairman of the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) and former administrator of USAID, speaks with CSIS’s Johanna Mendelson Forman on his experience with democracy and governance programs at USAID and his thoughts on the future trajectory of the agency.

Video: Libya's Future, After Qaddafi

ecurran — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:03:57 -0400

Anthony H. Cordesman, Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy, discusses Libya's future in the aftermath of Muammar Qaddafi's death with H. Andrew Schwartz, Senior Vice President for External Relations.

Audio: Interview with Margaret Coady, Director, Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP)

kate — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:23:17 -0400

Whether motivated by a desire to access new markets, to address stakeholder demands for greater involvement and transparency, or to react to shifts in the global competitive landscape—leading companies are beginning to think more holistically about the future of their role in addressing fundamental societal issues.

Audio: Envisioning Business At Its Best: Next Generation Corporate Community Involvement

kate — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:09:11 -0400

Can businesses sustain meaningful growth, drive innovation, and simultaneously address some of the most important societal challenges facing communities all over the world?

Audio: Trans-Atlanticism in Transition: Keynote, Marie Yovanovitch

kate — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:32:13 -0400

CSIS hosted a Lavrentis Lavrentiadis Chair event marking the publication of our Central-East European Policy Review 2011. This novel and comprehensive publication will focus on revitalizing U.S. ties and the region's role in the broader NATO and EU projects.

Audio: Trans-Atlanticism in Transition: Panel 2

kate — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:24:55 -0400

Audio: Trans-Atlanticism in Transition: Keynote, Simonas Satunas

kate — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:02:01 -0400

Audio: Trans-Atlanticism in Transition: Panel 1

kate — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:28:24 -0400

Audio: Political and Social Foundations for Reform: Anti-Corruption Strategies for the Philippines

kate — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:04:27 -0400

Corruption in the Philippines diverts, delays, and distorts economic development, undermines the quality and credibility of democracy, and reduces the quality of life. That is so not just because of its extent but also because it comes in particularly disruptive and intractable forms.

Video: World Affairs Briefing with President Ouattara

ecurran — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:35:14 -0400

Since taking office in May, President Alassane Dramane Ouattara has reiterated his determination to promote national reconciliation and strengthen democratic institutions and practices in Côte d’Ivoire.

Audio: Bringing Social Entrepreneurship to Scale

kate — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:29:55 -0400

How do we scale public-private partnerships to facilitate growth and development in rural areas?

Audio: World Affairs Briefing with President Ouattara

kate — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:52:43 -0400

Audio: Republicans on the Throne

kate — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:34:41 -0400

Republicans on the Throne is a memoir spanning the author’s youth and six-decade career in the United Nations, the government of Ethiopia, and the African Development Bank.

Anthony H. Cordesman on Libya

ecurran — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:27:59 -0400

Anthony H. Cordesman, Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy, and H. Andrew Schwartz, Senior Vice President for External Relations, discuss the future of Libya.

Video: Stress Testing The African States

kate — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:49:20 -0400

CSIS’s Jennifer Cooke and Richard Downie provide an overview of the new CSIS study series Stress Testing African States that examines the risks of instability in 10 African countries over the next decade: Angola, Botswana,

Audio: Interview with Mario Garnero

kate — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:38:01 -0400

Mario Garnero, Chairmain of BrasilInvest, joined Stephen Johnson, from the Americas Program and Sarah Ladislaw, from the Energy Program to discuss the historical role ethanol has played in the development of Brazil’s economy.

Audio: Energy and Development Nexus: An Historical View of Ethanol and Brazil

kate — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:18:21 -0400

Audio: "Discussing Gender and Conflict in Nepal: Women as Agents of Change" Part 3: Interview with Ms. Sapana Pradhan Malla

kate — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:20:34 -0400

The Program on Crisis, Conflict and Cooperation (C3) held an event with The Asia Foundation at CSIS. C3 Director Mark Quarterman spoke to the participants: Dr. Aruna Upreti, Doctor and Founding member Rural Health and Education Trust in Nepal; Dr. George Varughese the Nepal Country Representative of The Asia Foundation; and Ms.

Audio: "Discussing Gender and Conflict in Nepal: Women as Agents of Change" Part 2: Interview with Dr. George Varughese

kate — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:15:34 -0400

Audio: "Discussing Gender and Conflict in Nepal: Women as Agents of Change" Part 1: Interview with Dr. Aruna Upreti

kate — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:28:00 -0400

Bringing Back Government to Colombia’s Conflict Zones (in Spanish)

ian — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:54:11 -0400

Americas Program Director Stephen Johnson discusses the challenges and lessons learned from Colombia’s efforts to bring the government back to areas once controlled by guerrillas.

Audio: Interview with Michelle Grogg of Cargill and Radha Muthiah of CARE on their Innovative Partnership for Fighting Poverty

ecurran — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:48:02 -0400

Johanna Nesseth Tuttle speaks with Michelle Grogg, Senior Director of Corporate Contributions and Partnerships, Cargill and Radha Muthiah, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Alliances, CARE about their innovative NGO-Private Sector Partnership for fighting global poverty.

Audio: Serbia's Political Future

ecurran — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:24:45 -0400

The Lavrentis Lavrentiadis Chair for Southeast European Studies will host an informal roundtable discussion on Serbia's political future and its implications for the wider region and for EU and U.S. engagement. The discussion will feature Director Dusan Janjic from the Belgrade-based Forum for Ethnic Relations, moderated by Janusz Bugajski.

Audio: Enabling U.S. Investment and Trade: Public-Private Cooperation in the Developing World

ecurran — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:30:30 -0400

In the context of the changing international landscape—the global financial crisis, the Arab Spring, and the pending Free Trade Agreements—both the U.S. government and private sector are in the process of adjusting their policies to take full advantage of emerging trade and investment opportunities.

Video: Enabling U.S. Investment and Trade: Public-Private Cooperation in the Developing World

ecurran — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:31:00 -0400

Audio: USTDA and Egypt: Opportunities from the Arab Spring

ecurran — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:40:00 -0400

USTDA will host a two-day conference at the end of June, entitled "Egypt: Forward – Partnering for Trade and Economic Growth," which encourages enhanced trade and sustainable economic development in Egypt.

Video: The Launch of the CSIS-Chevron Project on U.S. Leadership in Development

ecurran — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:09:34 -0400

Daniel Runde speaks with Stephen Green, Vice President of Chevron about the launch of the CSIS-Chevron Project on U.S. Leadership in Development.

Audio: Interview with Katherine Bliss on the Role of Water in Development

mentman — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:13:33 -0400

Dan Runde, codirector of the Project on U.S. Leaderhsip in Development, interviewed Katherine Bliss, director of the Project on Global Water Policy, about the importance of water in development.

Audio: Interview with Steve Morrison on Global Health and Development

mentman — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:47:37 -0400

Dan Runde, codirector of the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development, spoke with J. Stephen Morrison, director of the CSIS Global Health Policy Center about the history of development assistance and the role of global health issues.

Interview with Jennifer Cooke on Development in Africa

mentman — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:44:27 -0400

Dan Runde, codirector of the U.S. Leadership in Development Project, spoke with Jennifer Cooke, director of the CSIS Africa Program, about changes in development assistance to Africa in the past 25 years.

Dr. Condoleezza Rice on the Importance of Investing in Foreign Aid

ecurran — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:22:28 -0400

Development can help avoid the next Afghanistan or the next Somalia, she said, by building responsible sovereigns who can provide for their people. In doing so, the public and private sectors have complimentary, overlapping roles, Dr. Rice argued, with governments taking responsibility for creating the environment for trade, job creation, and foreign investment.

Audio: The Launch of the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development

mentman — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:59:34 -0400

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and Chevron Corporation invite you to:

The Launch of the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development

For a discussion on:

"The Role of Development in U.S. Foreign Policy and National Security"

Featuring:

Video: The Launch of the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development

ian — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:46:33 -0400

The Project on U.S. Leadership in Development is a partnership between CSIS and Chevron to explore new thinking on development with a focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, and market-driven economic growth. This project is focused on leveraging all U.S.