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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 [...]
Following 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 [...]
IGD and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) co-hosted a roundtable discussion on April 6 led by MCC CEO Daniel Yohannes and moderated by IGD Board Chair Robert A. Mosbacher, Jr. The event outlined three key areas where the private sector can engage in global development in conjunction with the MCC: First, it highlighted how U.S. [...]
“It is essential to craft a new and dynamic approach to economic development that reflects the realities of a 21st century global economy and incorporates the participation of a wide variety of new players, particularly those from the private sector.” Robert A. Mosbacher, Jr. sees collaboration between business and the government as the best way [...]
