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Audio: Strategic Vision: America and the Crisis of Global Power

kate — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:30:04 -0500

Listen to the CSIS event held for Zbigniew Brzezinski's new book, "Strategic Vision: America and the Crisis of Global Power". America, Brzezinski argues, must define and pursue a comprehensive and long-term geopolitical vision, a vision that is responsive to the challenges of the changing historical context. This book seeks to provide the strategic blueprint for that vision.

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 Interview: Enterprise EthioPEA: A Conversation with Nancy Roman and Tara Acharya

ecurran — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:37:02 -0500

PepsiCo and the U.N. World Food Programme have together initiated an endeavor to combat malnutrition in the Horn of Africa, improve the livelihoods of local farmers, and strengthen domestic and export markets through chickpea production in Ethiopia.

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: Regional Implications of the Conflict in Somalia

ecurran — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:46:00 -0500

Regional involvement in Somalia’s conflicts has reached a new level, with all of its neighbors directly engaged in combat operations. The CSIS Africa Program hsoted a discussion of how the conflict is reshaping political and security dynamics in the Horn and East Africa region.

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

kate — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:16:03 -0500

In September 2011, USAID, PepsiCo, and the UN World Food Programme (WFP) teamed up in a partnership to combat malnutrition in the Horn of Africa, improve the livelihoods of local farmers, and strengthen domestic and export markets through chickpea production in Ethiopia.

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

kate — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:09:29 -0500

Audio: Latin America 2011 in Review

kate — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:51:00 -0500

Americas Program director Stephen Johnson examines notable developments in Latin America in 2011 while taking a look at potential problems in 2012.

Audio Interview: A Discussion on Land Security

ecurran — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:38:44 -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 systems of securing land rights.

Video: The Future of U.S.-Egypt Relations: Panel Discussion

kate — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:17:47 -0500

Egypt, a long-time ally with profound influence on U.S. security, is making a transition from authoritarianism to democracy and needs support from the United States. In a time of declining foreign assistance, Egypt's aspirations for job-creating economic growth could be furthered by pursuing a free trade agreement with the United States.

Video: The Future of U.S.-Egypt Relations: Keynote Address

kate — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:09:43 -0500

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

ecurran — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:27:56 -0500

Audio: A Conversation with Heraldo Muñoz

kate — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:54:12 -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 Ricardo Lagos.

Audio: A conversation with Tom Hardy on the role of USTDA as an agent of U.S. foreign policy

kate — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:49:19 -0500

Across the board, the U.S. government is missing an important opportunity to effectively use its broad array of such tools: some agencies need expanded authorities, and in others, there is a need to take a more liberal interpretation of their use of grant monies. In an era of steep budget cuts, the ability to catalyze private sector investment is critical. Now is the time to help the U.S.

Audio: A conversation with Ben Hubbard on the role of USAID as an agent of U.S. foreign policy

kate — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:49:20 -0500

Audio: A conversation with Mildred Callear on the role of OPIC as an instrument in U.S. development policy

kate — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:32:57 -0500

Audio: A conversation with Terry Wyer on the role of the private-sector as an instrument of foreign policy

kate — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:22:33 -0500

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

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

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

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

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

kate — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:49:58 -0500

The changing nature of international development has created a growing interest in the use of development finance instruments. As the availability of soft grant money decreases and acceptance of private-sector-led growth increases, development policy is shifting away from official development assistance to focus more on investment and trade. In this context, the U.S.

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

ecurran — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:14:00 -0500

Video: Afghan Perspectives on Post-Transition

kate — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:29:33 -0500

CSIS presented the first in a series of speeches and Q&A sessions on perspectives for Afghan governance and issues following the 2014 transition. Our speaker for this first event was Mr. Mohammad Haneef Atmar. Mr.

Audio: Afghan Perspectives on Post-Transition

kate — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:53:17 -0500

Audio: Developments in Côte d’Ivoire

sherry — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:52:30 -0500

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.

Audio: The Role of Entrepreneurship in U.S. Development Policy

kate — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:18:42 -0500

To mark this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Week, CSIS hosted a conference on improving approaches to entrepreneurship and private-sector development in developing countries. The conference highlighted the ways in which the U.S. Government can do a better job supporting entrepreneurship.

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.

Video: The Political and Economic Outlook in Ghana

kate — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:37:17 -0500

Ghana is in a period of rapid change as it transitions into an oil economy and begins the countdown to presidential elections at the end of 2012. If managed successfully, these processes could consolidate Ghana's democratic achievements and confirm the country's move toward middle-income status.

Audio: The Political and Economic Outlook in Ghana

kate — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:04:38 -0500

Audio: Seizing the Opportunity in Public Private Partnerships

kate — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:04:15 -0500

The Center for Strategic and International Studies held an event marking the release of a new report, “Seizing the Opportunity in Public Private Partnerships: Strengthening Capacity at the State Department, USAID, and MCC,” on November 1, 2011. In a development landscape changed by globalization, the growth of global philanthropy and tightening foreign assistance budgets, U.S.

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: Holly Wise on Public-Private Partnerships

kate — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:48:00 -0400

Holly Wise, Former Director of the Global Development Alliance Initiative at USAID and CSIS Senior Associate, speaks with CSIS’s Daniel Runde about partnership initiatives undertaken by USAID over the last ten years, as well as the current structural impediments to increasing the development of such partnership in the future.

Audio: Amb. Donald Steinberg on Careers in Development

kate — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:42:41 -0400

Ambassador Donald Steinberg, current Deputy Administrator of USAID and former U.S. Ambassador to Angola, speaks with CSIS Senior Advisor, Ambassador William Garvelink, about careers in international development. He discusses the impact of the current financial climate on career prospects in international development and the future of official development agencies.

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

ecurran — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:09:10 -0400

On April 11, 2011, CSIS, in partnership with Keidanren, formed a task force of prominent Americans to examine ways the United States and Japan can partner on recovery and reconstruction from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

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

ecurran — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:10:00 -0400

Based on working group deliberations, extensive discussions with colleagues at Keidanren, and travel to the Tohoku region, the task force produced a report outlining Japan’s requirements and opportunities for bilateral cooperation in each of these areas.

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

kate — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:31:00 -0400

In an era of shrinking federal and state budgets, philanthropic efforts are sometimes mistakenly thought of as simply a means to supplement government disaster aid. This view ignores both the flexibility and the potential for long-range planning offered by private dollars. When time is of the essence, philanthropic organizations can respond quickly and with great agility to a crisis.

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

ecurran — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:08:00 -0400

Video: Seizing the Opportunity in Public Private Partnerships

kate — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:56:37 -0400

The Center for Strategic and International Studies held event marking the release of a new report, “Seizing the Opportunity in Public Private Partnerships: Strengthening Capacity at the State Department, USAID, and MCC,” on November 1, 2011. In a development landscape changed by globalization, the growth of global philanthropy and tightening foreign assistance budgets, U.S.

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

Video: After 3/11, Building Strong Ties with Japan

ecurran — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:24:07 -0400

Michael J. Green, Senior Adviser and Japan Chair, and H. Andrew Schwartz, Senior Vice President for External Relations, discuss the formation of a CSIS task force to explore the lasting effects of the 3/11 earthquake in Japan.

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?