April 21, 2006
Albania Today: Roundtable Discussion Examines Socio-Economic Development and Civil Society
Since the collapse of communism in 1991, the Balkan nation of Albania has made great strides establishing democratic institutions and fostering economic growth. Nevertheless, these foundations are weak. From 2000-2004, Â鶹´«Ã½'s Global Development Initiative (GDI) worked with the Albanian government, private sector, and civil society to produce the country's National Strategy for Socio-Economic Development (NSSED), which spelled out the government's policy priorities and highlighted donor assistance needs.
Feb. 9, 2006
Q&A With Ed Cain: Development Cooperation Forum Tackles Growing Global Disparity
On Dec. 7-9, 2005, the Â鶹´«Ã½'s Global Development Initiative (GDI) convened an unprecedented group of global leaders, thinkers, and policy makers to tackle the ongoing issues surrounding the world's efforts to help those less fortunate. GDI Director Ed Cain oversaw this Fourth Development Cooperation Forum and in this Q&A gives an insightful glimpse into its goals and accomplishments.
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