Economic Development and Reconstruction - Related

Job Growth in South Asia

ian — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:30:00 -0500

As the labor force in South Asia continues to grow, it is important to study the trends of employment, the changing job market, and the quality of the jobs that are being created in the region. A recent World Bank study entitled, More and Better Jobs in South Asia, provides a critical analysis of the challenges that the region continues to face.

The Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Development

lbieniek — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:00 -0500

Featuring:

Holly Wise
Former Director, Global Development Alliance, USAID
CSIS Senior Associate

Thursday, February 2, 2012
9:00am-10:00am
4th Floor Conference Room
CSIS 1800 K St. NW, Washington, DC 20006

Peace Corps 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of Service

lbieniek — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0500

Framing Remarks:

Harris Wofford

Former Senator (D-PA), U.S. Senate

Panel Discussion Featuring:

Aaron S. Williams

Director, Peace Corps

The Honorable Sam Farr

Regional Implications of the Conflict in Somalia

farhatahir — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:00:00 -0500

Sally Healy
Freelance Policy Analyst, Horn and East Africa

David W. Throup
Senior Associate, CSIS Africa Program

Moderated by
Richard Downie
Fellow and Deputy Director, CSIS Africa Program

Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 10:00 am to 11:30 am

PepsiCo & WFP: A Public-Private Partnership to Transform Nutrition across Africa

lbieniek — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:30:00 -0500

Featuring:

Nancy Roman

Director, Communications, Public Policy and Private Partnerships,

UN World Food Programme (WFP)

Tara Acharya

Director, Global Health and Agriculture Policy, PepsiCo

Strategic Partnerships to Build African Scientific Capacity for Agriculture

kate — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:00:00 -0500

Featuring:

Opening Remarks:

Ambassador Bill Garvelink
Senior Adviser, Project on U.S. Leadership in Development, CSIS

Mr. Max Angerholzer
Executive Director, the Lounsberry Foundation

The Future of U.S.-Egypt Relations: the Role of FTA Negotiations

lross — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:00:00 -0500

A discussion with House Rules Committee Chairman David Dreier (R-CA)

December 14,
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

B1 Conference Center
CSIS 1800 K. St. NW,
Washington, DC 20006

10:00 a.m. Introduction by:

A Conversation with Ambassador Heraldo Muñoz

ian — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:00:00 -0500

Ambassador Heraldo Muñoz is UN Assistant Secretary General and Director of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean. He is well-known as Chile's ambassador to the Organization of American States as well as its ambassador to the United Nations. He also served as Deputy Foreign Minister for President Ricard

Land Tenure and Development: Innovations and Progress in Titling Systems

lbieniek — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:00:00 -0500

with:

Bryn Fosburgh

Vice President and Executive Committee Member, Trimble

Benjamin Linkow

Land Tenure Economist, USAID

Jolyne Sanjak

Chief Program Officer, Landesa

Sharing Risk in a World of Dangers and Opportunities: U.S. Development Finance Tools

lbieniek — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:00:00 -0500

Keynote Addresses by:

Senator Johnny Isakson, U.S. Senator (R-GA)

Introduced by Dr. John J. Hamre, President and CEO, CSIS

Elizabeth Littlefield, President and CEO, OPIC

Afghan Perspectives on Post-Transition

kobecny — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:30:00 -0500

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted

Afghan Perspectives on Post-Transition

featuring remarks by

Mr. Mohammad Haneef Atmar
Former Afghan Minister of Interior

Developments in Côte d’Ivoire

farhatahir — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500

Please join the CSIS Africa Program for a roundtable discussion with Jean-Louis Billon, outgoing President of the Ivorian Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Billon, who has served as the head of the Ivorian Chamber since September 2002, will discuss political and economic developments in Côte d’Ivoire as well as the upcoming regional elections early next year.

The Role of Entrepreneurship in U.S. Development Policy

ncollins — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:00:00 -0500

Featuring:

Wendy Abt, Deputy Assistant Administrator of the Economic Growth, Agriculture, and Trade (EGAT) Bureau, USAID

Mildred Callear, Executive Vice President, Small Enterprise Assistance Fund (SEAF)

Nancy Lee, General Manager of the Multilateral Investment Fund, Inter-American Development Bank

The Political and Economic Outlook in Ghana

farhatahir — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:00:00 -0500

**Note: Due to overwhelming interest, this event will now be held in the B1 Conference Center

The Political and Economic Outlook in Ghana
with

Deidra Fair
Ghana Country Director
Millennium Challenge Corporation

Youth in Revolt?

dholodnik — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:30:00 -0400

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been spared the unrest that recently swept many of its neighbors in the Middle East. Although many perceive a high degree of stability, the country faces many of the same socioeconomic ills that helped spark uprisings elsewhere: a massive youth bulge, high unemployment, an education gap, and gender inequality. Dr.

Partnership for Recovery and a Stronger Future: Standing with Japan after 3-11

sherry — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:30:00 -0400

Agenda

Welcoming Remarks
Michael Green, Senior Adviser and Japan Chair, CSIS; Associate Professor, Georgetown University

Opening Remarks
Kurt M. Campbell, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs

The Role of Philanthropy in Disaster Preparedness, Relief, and Recovery

sherry — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:30:00 -0400

The CSIS Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Program, along with LSU’s Stephenson Disaster Management Institute, cordially invite you to a session of the

CSIS-LSU Series on Disaster Management and Emergency Response

on

The Role of Philanthropy in Disaster Preparedness, Relief, and Recovery

Seizing the Opportunity in Public Private Partnerships

lbieniek — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:00:00 -0400

Introduction by:

Henrietta H. Fore

Chairman and CEO, Holsman International and CSIS Trustee

Conversation with:

E. Neville Isdell

Former Chairman and CEO, The Coca-Cola Company and CSIS Trustee

USAID at 50: Legacy of Progress and Future of Partnership

lbieniek — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:00:00 -0400

Featuring:

Dr. Rajiv Shah
Administrator of USAID, 2010-Present

Henrietta Fore
Administrator of USAID, 2007-2009

Andrew Natsios
Administrator of USAID, 2001-2006

Brian Atwood (by video)
Administrator of USAID, 1993-1999

The Role of the United Nations in Promoting Prosperity and Development

lbieniek — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:00:00 -0400

A keynote address by:

Kandeh K. Yumkella, Director-General, U.N. Industrial Development Organization

Envisioning Business At Its Best: Next Generation Corporate Community Involvement

ncollins — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:30:00 -0400

Panelists:

Margaret Coady, Director, Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP)

Lisa Neuberger-Fernandez, Director, Corporate Citizenship Programs, Accenture

Moderated by:

Five African Agriculture Ministers from Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, and Tanzania

ian — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:30:00 -0400

Agenda:

11:30am-12:00pm
Opening Remarks

Investing in Africa's Energy Sector: Challenges & Opportunities

lbieniek — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0400

Featuring:

Joseph Brandt
President and CEO, ContourGlobal

Robert A. Mosbacher, Jr.
Former President and CEO, Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)
Chairman, Mosbacher Energy Company

Paul Hanrahan (invited)
President and CEO, AES Corporation

U.S. Global Leadership in 5 Critical Payments: The U.S. and General Capital Increases for MDBs

ncollins — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:00:00 -0400

Opening address by:

Gary Miller (R-CA),
Chairman of the Sub-Committee on International Monetary Policy and Trade, U.S. House of Representatives

Remaking Rwanda

farhatahir — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:00:00 -0400

Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Fourth Floor Conference Room, CSIS

1800 K St. NW, Washington, DC 20006

The U.S.'s "New Silk Road" Strategy: What Is It? Where Is It Headed?

azikibayeva — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:30:00 -0400

South Sudan and Enterprise Development: A Conversation with SABMiller

lbieniek — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:00:00 -0400

featuring:

Sue Clark

Director of Corporate Affairs, SABMiller

Gulf Roundtable: High Ambitions and Hard Realities: A View from the Gulf

dholodnik — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:30:00 -0400

The countries of the Arab Gulf are approaching a crucial set of decisions about their economic and social development. Near-term wealth and complex incentive structures make the problems more difficult to solve, but no less important. Dr.

Leveraging Technology Innovation to Solve Development Challenges: A Case Study from HP

lbieniek — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:00:00 -0400

with:

Gabi Zedlmayer

Vice President, Office of Global Social Innovation, HP

Alex Dehgan

Science and Technology Adviser to the Administrator,

U.S. Agency for International Development

Friday, September 23, 2011

1:00pm-2:00pm

World Affairs Briefing with President Ouattara

farhatahir — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0400

Dr. Alassane Dramane Ouattara
President of Cote d'Ivoire

Friday, September 23, 2011
12 pm - 1 pm

B1 Conference Center
Center for Strategic and International Studies
1800 K Street, NW
Washington DC, 20006

Bringing Social Entrepreneurship to Scale

jnagel — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:00:00 -0400

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

Economic Reform in Angola

farhatahir — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:00:00 -0400

Manuel Neto da Costa
Secretary of State for the Treasury, Republic of Angola

Screening of Infiltrados

kate — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:00:00 -0400

Produced by Univision News Documentary Unit, Documentales Univision, Infiltrados is an intimate look at Colombia's intelligence gathering efforts against the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).

Challenges Facing Nigeria

farhatahir — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:00:00 -0400

This past spring’s contentious election season and the recent uptick of violence signal a pivotal moment for Nigeria, one that holds the promise of consolidating the gains of democracy, but also threatens to perpetuate old divisions.

Prospects for the Future

farhatahir — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:00:00 -0400

Mary O'Hagan
Senior Resident Director-Kenya, National Democratic Institute

Joel Barkan
Senior Associate, CSIS Africa Program

Mwangi Kimenyi
Senior Fellow and Director, Brookings Africa Growth Initiative

David Throup

Republicans on the Throne

farhatahir — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 18:00:00 -0400

Tekalign Gedamu

Author, Republicans on the Throne

Elias Wondimu

Publisher and Editorial Director, Tsehai Publishers

introductory remarks by

The OECD and Emerging Donors: New Opportunities for Development Assistance

lbieniek — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:00:00 -0400

Featuring:

Mr. Brian Atwood
Chairman of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's
Development Assistance Committee (DAC)

Moderated by:

Daniel Runde
Co-Director of the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development

Thursday, July 28, 2011

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

sherry — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:00:00 -0400

Featuring:
Mario Garnero, Chairman, BrasilInvest

Respondents:

Stephen Johnson, Director of the Americas Program, CSIS
Sarah Ladislaw, Senior Fellow of the Energy and National Security Program, CSIS

JICA's Approach to Capacity Development: Lessons Learned

lbieniek — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:00:00 -0400

On July 27, 2011 the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development hosted a small, roundtable discussion with Dr. Akio Hosono, Director of the JICA Research Institute. Dr. Hosono presented lessons learned and current challenges in creating and implementing capacity-building models from the perspective of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Dr.

Niger Delta Partnership Initiative

lbieniek — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0400

On Tuesday, July 26, 2011 the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development hosted Mr. Dennis Flemming, Project Director of the Niger Delta Partnership Initiative (NDPI) Foundation, for a small round-table discussion.

"Mobilizing Development": Exploring How Technology Supports Development

ncollins — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:00:00 -0400

Kathy Calvin, CEO, UN Foundation

Adele Waugaman, Senior Director of Technology Partnerships, UN Foundation

Moderated by Daniel F. Runde, Director of the Project on Prosperity and Development and William A. Schreyer Chair in Global Analysis, CSIS

U.S.-China Economic Engagement in Africa

farhatahir — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:30:00 -0400

U.S.-China Economic Engagement in Africa: Prospects for Cooperation

With remarks by:

Annie S.C. Wu
Standing member of China Economic and Social Council (CESC), Vice chairman of China-Africa Business Council, President of World Trade Center Hong Kong

He Wenping

Returning Government to Colombia's Conflict Zones: A Light Footprint

ecurran — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:00:00 -0400

Introduction:

Stephen Johnson
Director and Senior Fellow, CSIS Americas Program

An overview of USAID/OTI's Initial Governance Response Program:

Susan Reichle
Assistant Administrator, Bureau of Policy, Planning, and Learning, USAID

Views from the field:

The Billion Prices Project: Implications for Development, Foreign Policy, and National Security

sherry — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:30:00 -0400

Dr. Roberto Rigobon
Society of Sloan Fellows Professor of Management and Professor of Applied Economics, MIT
with

introductory remarks by
Daniel F. Runde
Director of the Project on Prosperity and Development

Tuesday, July 12, 2011 10:30am-12:00pm
4th Floor Conference Room

Policy Briefing: "Afghanistan, Pakistan: A Race for Success"

rsickles — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:30:00 -0400

Panelists:

Dr. Anthony Cordesman
Senior Adviser and Burke Chair in Strategy, CSIS

Stephanie Sanok
Senior Fellow, International Security Program, CSIS

Friday, July 8, 2011,
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

CSIS Conference Center, B1-C
1800 K Street, NW

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

ian — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:00:00 -0400

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

Jose W. Fernandez, Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy and Business Affairs

William C. Lane, Director of Government Affairs, Caterpillar

Feeding the Future in Tanzania

ian — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:00:00 -0400

Feeding the Future in Tanzania: A Lunch Discussion with USAID Mission Director Robert Cunnanne

June 27, 2011
12:00pm-2:00pm

Fourth Floor Conference Room
CSIS,
1800 K St. NW,
Washington, DC 20006

USTDA and Egypt: Opportunities from the Arab Spring

sherry — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:15:00 -0400

USTDA and Egypt: Opportunities from the Arab Spring

with

Carl B. Kress, Regional Director for the Middle East, North Africa and Europe, U.S. Trade and Development Agency

Hisham A. Fahmy, Executive Director, American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt

Tarek Nabhan, Vice President of Global Program Operations, International Executive Service Corps (IESC)

Moderated by Daniel F. Runde, Director of the Project on Prosperity and Development and William A. Schreyer Chair in Global Analysis, CSIS

Graduation Opportunities: The Legacy of the Luso-American Foundation

sherry — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:00:00 -0400

featuring:

Charles Allen Buchanan, Jr., Member of the Executive Council, Luso-American Development Foundation

with
introductory remarks by Daniel F. Runde, Director of the Project on Prosperity and Development and William A. Schreyer Chair in Global Analysis, CSIS

Friday, June 24, 2011 10:00am-11:30am

CARE and Cargill: An Innovative NGO-Private Sector Partnership to Fight Global Poverty

sherry — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:30:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosts a Chevron Forum event:

CARE and Cargill: An Innovative NGO-Private Sector Partnership to Fight Global Poverty

Featuring:

Michelle Grogg, Senior Director of Corporate Contributions and Partnerships, Cargill