One way U.S. government development agencies can move toward a 21st century development model that involves a more strategic relationship with business is by strengthening development finance tools. While these tools were adequate for a time when foreign assistance was a straightforward relationship between governments, they have yet to catch up to take full advantage [...]
Posts tagged "CSIS"
The private sector needs the right tools to make development its business
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012Seizing the Opportunity in Public Private Partnerships
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011On November 1, CSIS hosted a launch event for the release of their report “Seizing the Opportunity in Public-Private Partnerships” by Dan Runde and Holly Wise. The event featured IGD Leadership Council members E. Neville Isdell, Former Chairman & CEO, The Coca-Cola Company and Henrietta H. Fore, Former Director, U.S. Foreign Assistance and Former Administrator, [...]
Frontier 100 CEOs Meet With U.S. Government Officials in D.C.
Wednesday, October 19th, 2011Following the Frontier 100 Forum in New York City, IGD organized meetings for interested CEOs with a number of U.S. government agencies focused on increased investment and economic development in Africa. The purpose of the meetings was to generate increased awareness of major U.S. government development initiatives that stimulate private sector activity in Africa as well as the availability [...]
