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Profit, Policy and Philanthropy - The Keys to Global Development

Friday, April 17, 2009
7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
At the Grand Hyatt New York

In this changing economic climate, collaboration among corporate, philanthropic and government sectors has never been more critical to achieving sustainable change and development. The second annual Georgetown Global Forum will bring together leaders from key sectors to share successful strategies for addressing some of the world's most pressing challenges, including poverty, access to education and global health.

The forum will provide the opportunity for you to engage with accomplished panelists and speakers to:

  • Share strategies, best practices and insights
  • Debate productive approaches
  • Collaborate on sustainable solutions to accelerate business and philanthropic goals and drive effective public policy

Highlights of the forum include keynote addresses by President Bill Clinton (F’68) and Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Muhammad Yunus.

For a complete schedule of the day’s events and a list of confirmed panelists, please visit the Georgetown Global Forum Web site.

Panels:

Wall Street Meets Unpaved Streets: The Global Impact of the Financial Crisis

The economic crisis has sent a wave of anxiety and belt-tightening around the globe, and there is concern that those most in need will be hit hardest by unstable markets, capital shortfalls and subsequent cutbacks in resource allocation and availability.  As foundations and financial institutions assess their investments, balance sheets and long-term financial outlooks, this panel takes a clear-eyed look at how pressing economic concerns and changing markets are impacting populations of every country in the world in real and tangible ways. 

Doing Well, Doing Good: New Corporate Paradigms

A paradigm shift has been taking place in the corporate sector toward greater social responsibility and how, more and more, doing well financially means doing good morally.  In recent years, many companies have invested in innovative initiatives that demonstrate how responsible global leadership and good corporate citizenry can pay dividends on and beyond the balance sheet.   With an awakening of awareness among Americans to their global connectedness, many companies are finding it beneficial to invest in good works for the benefit of their employees, customers, investors and bottom line.  By making fundamental-- even profound-- contributions to global health, nutrition, housing, environment, education and economic development, companies who make corporate citizenship a company value achieve real strategic goals, as well as societal ones.

Essential Building Blocks: The Case for Quality Education for All

There is broad agreement that education is an essential building block for improved global health, peaceful stability and sustainable, growing economies.  Education, particularly for girls in poor nations from Africa to South Asia to Latin America, has been shown to be one of the highest returning investments any nation can make —especially when doors are opened to secondary as well as primary education.  As  the United States Congress considers legislation to help all children complete a quality basic education, this panel discusses how a strong American leadership role can win hearts and minds and point more young people to peaceful and constructive futures while creating greater economic opportunities worldwide. 

The Faith Factor: The Role of Faith-Based Organizations in Global Development

Missionaries and faith-based organizations have been on the ground and on the front lines for decades in the battle to save lives, provide social justice, restore peace and respect human dignity for all.  More recently, governments have been teaming up with faith-based organizations to find lasting and proven ways of improving the lives of children and families.  At the same time, these organizations are stepping up their participation in political and policy advocacy.   This panel explores the increasing role and power of faith-based organizations and their partnerships to guide global health and development.

In With the New: New Ways for Non-Profits

Just as corporate America is pioneering ways to improve global health and philanthropists are encouraging greater accountability through business applications, non-profits are also changing how they operate.  New organizations and movements also are emerging that use modern networking tools, technology, music and outreach to speak to a new generation of global citizens.  From professors to celebrities, this panel showcases new, creative ways of doing business in the non-profit sector that lead to greater public awareness, mobilization and results.

 


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