Mutual benefits are the key in creating public-private partnerships (P3s). A P3 involves the sharing of public and private sectors’ perspectives and capabilities. Both sides could gain successful results by working together on their respective desires and needs.Read More
On Tuesday, February 10, 2015, Concordia joined with Eurasia Group to co-host a conversation between José María Aznar, former President of the Government of Spain, Maria Bartiromo, Global Markets Editor & Anchor for Fox Business Network, and key stakeholders from both the Concordia community and Eurasia Group network. The discussion focused on a timely topic: the geopolitical climate in Europe and immediate challenges facing the Eurozone.Read More
The 2014 Concordia Summit presented a packed schedule with several thought-provoking panels and impressive speakers on its plenary stage. Off the main stage, however, speakers had yet another opportunity to explain their passion for public-private collaboration and why they wanted to participate in this year’s Summit. Read More
Next week, a delegation from the International Republican Institute (IRI) will observe Ukraine's parliamentary elections. Leadership Council member Anita McBride will serve as one of the delegates. Anita McBride is the executive in residence at the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University’s School of Public Affairs and former chief of staff to First Lady Laura Bush.Read More
While water covers 70 percent of the planet, less than 1 percent of the world’s fresh water is accessible for people and nature. By 2025, two-thirds of the world’s population may face water shortages, jeopardizing the health of ecosystems around the globe.Read More
Want to speak with a former Head of State about entrepreneurship and politics? Pick the brain of a social impact innovator forging public-private partnerships for health services in the field? Share your thoughts on successful business leadership with a CEO of a major corporation? Gain insight into the inner workings of the White House?Read More
Over the last 10 years, Latin America had been experiencing relatively strong economic development coupled with impressive poverty reduction. However the downturn of global trade, moderation of commodity prices, and increasing uncertainty of external monetary and financing conditions are all contributing to a murky economic outlook for Latin America.Read More
By leveraging mobile broadband technology, WAH improves improve health care by reducing the time required for reporting and improving access to accurate patient records.Read More
On September 29, as leaders in the public, private, and nonprofit space come together at the 2014 Concordia Summit, the global challenge of human trafficking will take center stage in a panel on Combatting Human Trafficking with Cross-Sector Solutions.Read More
Today, Ghana is the world’s second largest producer of cocoa. Created by The Hershey Company, World Cocoa Foundation, Ghana Cocoa Board, World Education, and Dream Oval, CocoaLink is a public-private partnership that uses mobile technology to improve the livelihoods of African farmers in the cocoa sector.Read More
We recently caught up for a Q&A with Concordia Leadership Council member President Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga, who will also be speaking at the 2014 Summit.Read More