The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the University of Miami Knight Center for International Media hosted a session of

Our Global Challenges: A Series of Dialogues on the Pressing Issues of Our Time

on

with

Dr. Alex Dehgan

Dr. John McArthur

Dr. Sasha Kramer

Moderated by

Melanne Verveer

Ambassador-at-large for Global Women’s Issues
Department of State

discussed:

This important session is part of Our Global Challenges, a series of dialogues held in partnership with the University of Miami Knight Center for International Media. The series examines progress towards attaining the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and is made possible by the Knight Foundation.

Melanne Verveer

Ambassador-at-large for Global Women’s Issues
Department of State

discussed:

This important session is part of Our Global Challenges, a series of dialogues held in partnership with the University of Miami Knight Center for International Media. The series examines progress towards attaining the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and is made possible by the Knight Foundation.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the University of Miami Knight Center for International Media hosted Our Global Challenges: A Series of Dialogues on the Pressing Issues of Our Time On The Responsible Resources Trade.

A discussion with
Robert D. Hormats
Under Secretary of State for Economic, Energy, and Agricultural Affairs
Under Secretary Hormats discussed topics such as conflict minerals, the Kimberley Process, the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, and related transparency and good governance issues.

Including panelists

Kenneth W. Goodman
Co-director of the University of Miami's Ethics Programs

Reuben Jeffery III
Senior Adviser, CSIS
Former Under Secretary of State for Economic, Energy, and Agricultural Affairs

Jennifer Cooke
Director, Africa Program, CSIS

Moderated by:
H. Andrew Schwartz
Vice President of External Relations, CSIS

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the University of Miami Knight Center for International Media hosted Our Global Challenges: A Series of Dialogues on the Pressing Issues of Our Time On The Responsible Resources Trade.

A discussion with
Robert D. Hormats
Under Secretary of State for Economic, Energy, and Agricultural Affairs
Under Secretary Hormats discussed topics such as conflict minerals, the Kimberley Process, the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, and related transparency and good governance issues.

Including panelists

Kenneth W. Goodman
Co-director of the University of Miami's Ethics Programs

Reuben Jeffery III
Senior Adviser, CSIS
Former Under Secretary of State for Economic, Energy, and Agricultural Affairs

Jennifer Cooke
Director, Africa Program, CSIS

Moderated by:
H. Andrew Schwartz
Vice President of External Relations, CSIS

The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) and The University of Miami Knight Center for International Media hosted a session of

Our Global Challenges: A Series of Dialogues on the Most Pressing Global Issues of our Time

On

During his September 2009 speech before the UN General Assembly, President Barack Obama stated that the MDGs were "America's Goals", and that the United States would approach the September 2010 MDG Review Summit “with a global plan to make them a reality.” This event will discuss the progress of the MDGs and suggest ways the U.S. can best promote their achievement.

Panelists:

Salil Shetty
Director, United Nations Millennium Campaign

George Ingram
Co-chair of the Modernizing Foreign Assistance Network (MFAN);
Executive Director, Education Policy and Data Center,
Academy for Educational Development

J. Stephen Morrison

Senior Vice President, CSIS
Director, CSIS Global Health Policy Center

Jyotika Ramaprasad
Professor, University of Miami School of Communication

Moderated by:

Mariam Atash Nawabi
Anchor, America Abroad Media

Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
CSIS B1 Conference Center, 1800 K Street, NW

For more information on these events please email [email protected].

The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) and The University of Miami Knight Center for International Media hosted a session of

Our Global Challenges: A Series of Dialogues on the Most Pressing Global Issues of our Time

On

During his September 2009 speech before the UN General Assembly, President Barack Obama stated that the MDGs were "America's Goals", and that the United States would approach the September 2010 MDG Review Summit “with a global plan to make them a reality.” This event will discuss the progress of the MDGs and suggest ways the U.S. can best promote their achievement.

Panelists:

Salil Shetty
Director, United Nations Millennium Campaign

George Ingram
Co-chair of the Modernizing Foreign Assistance Network (MFAN);
Executive Director, Education Policy and Data Center,
Academy for Educational Development

J. Stephen Morrison

Senior Vice President, CSIS
Director, CSIS Global Health Policy Center

Jyotika Ramaprasad
Professor, University of Miami School of Communication

Moderated by:

Mariam Atash Nawabi
Anchor, America Abroad Media

Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
CSIS B1 Conference Center, 1800 K Street, NW

For more information on these events please email [email protected].

The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) and the University of Miami Knight Center for International Media held a discussion:

Confronting the Tough Challenges in HIV Prevention

With:

Dr. Phillip Nieburg

Dr. Sonjia Kenya

Moderated by:

The event is part of the Our Global Challenges Series.

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CSIS and the University of Miami Knight Center for International Media hosted Our Global Challenges: A Series of Dialogues on the Most Pressing Global Issues of our Time On Ending Poverty and Hunger: Meeting the Challenge of Millennium Development Goal 1

A discussion with:

Josette Sheeran

Including panelists:

Johanna Nesseth Tuttle

Hosted by:

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CSIS and the University of Miami Knight Center for International Media hosted Our Global Challenges: A Series of Dialogues on the Most Pressing Global Issues of our Time On Ending Poverty and Hunger: Meeting the Challenge of Millennium Development Goal 1

A discussion with:

Josette Sheeran

Including panelists:

Johanna Nesseth Tuttle

Hosted by:

Photo Slideshow from event