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With economic development issues all the way from poverty reduction to massive infrastructure investment looming large, as well as national elections scheduled for early November, Myanmar (Burma) is on the minds of government, development professionals and the global private sector alike. This panel discussion brings two of these perspectives together for an overview of Myanmar’s pressing legal, regulatory and institutional capacity building
Moderated discussion offering diverse perspectives on whether the rapid GDP growth rates being experienced in a number of African countries will lead to an inclusive society and shared growth or further polarization between rich and poor. Panel members will explore how/whether those African countries that have gained a place in the top rank of global GDP growth over the past five years can sustain high growth and at the same time avoid a
July 2010 saw the opening of the undersea fiber optic communications cable linking South Africa to Sudan along the east coast of Africa, the East African Submarine Cable System (EASSy). May 2012 saw the completion of the undersea fiber optic communications cable linking South Africa with the United Kingdom along the west coast of Africa, the West Africa Cable System (WACS). Similarly, mobile phone penetration in sub-Saharan Africa now reaches
Interested in learning how SAP is infusing future executives with the type of creativity they need to problem-solve in an entrepreneurial setting while also fortifying the capacity of organizations in emerging markets? Please come join Alexandra van der Ploeg , Program Director at SAP for Global CSR programs in the area of education and social entrepreneurship. She is responsible for designing and managing SAP's pro-bono engagement programs
Global dynamics are combining with regional economic growth to create promising opportunities for renewable energy investment in Latin America and the Caribbean: strong energy demand, decreasing costs of renewables, climate change commitments, and energy security issues. According to the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), demand for electricity in the region will double by 2030 and triple by 2050, requiring $350 billion in new
The USAID Democracy, Human Rights and Governance strategy adopted in June 2013 emphasizes that “all of USAID’s development programs should deliberately undertake initiatives to ensure equality of opportunity and access to public goods and services for all citizens, especially vulnerable populations and minority groups, to address the disparities that so often constrain the achievement of socioeconomic development goals.” What does this new
This panel explored the progress made since 1995 in engaging the media and information technology in promoting the advancement of women and girls. Panelists discussed how women and girls have been promoted in the media, the impact this has on the advancement of a gender equality agenda, and the persistent challenges to women’s participation in the media.
Latest Trends in USAID Acquisition and Assistance: A Discussion with the USAID Procurement Office
This event is open to SID-Washington Institutional Members only, and will be limited to 1-2 representatives from each member organization due to space constraints. If your organization is not a member of SID-Washington and you would like to join, please click here .
Sarah Chayes' recent book, Thieves of State, has attracted attention from media and policy makers for its strong argument that there is a powerful nexus between severe, systemic corruption and international security challenges, including violent extremism, mass atrocities, and state failure. Corruption is often misconstrued as an intractable problem, but USAID and other US agencies are engaged in multiple efforts to fight corruption and promote
Join fellow development professionals representing the private sector, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government agencies, multilateral institutions, and universities actively engaged in the field at the SID-Washington 2015 Annual Conference. More information regarding keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and registration is forthcoming soon. Please direct any questions to [email protected] .
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