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Posted on December 11, 2009
“When the U.S. State Department came to Seattle on Dec. 8 for advice on how to better serve foreign countries, local nonprofits and corporations seized the opportunity to send some of their leading representatives to the meeting…The group discussed how to use public-private partnerships effectively. The session was arranged by Global Washington, an association of organizations with operations overseas.”
Some Of Seattle’s Heavy Hitters Turn Out For State Dept. Session
Puget Sound Business Journal | Posted by Clay Holtzman | December 11, 2009 Read More “Some Of Seattle’s Heavy Hitters Turn Out For State Dept. Session”
Posted on December 7, 2009
“Business, government, education and non-profit representatives from across the State of Washington gathered for speeches and panel discussions about ways to leverage resources, increase visibility, share best practices and advocate for global engagement and foreign policy which will, in turn, highlight Washington’s strength in a global economy… Among the most pressing global needs…are building partnerships for clean energy and food and water security; nuclear non-proliferation; and insuring democracy for women and minorities endangered by such practices as human trafficking, as well as health concerns such as HIV/AIDS and malaria.”
Global Washington Holds First Annual ‘Blueprint For Action’ Conference At Microsoft Read More “Global Washington Holds First Annual ‘Blueprint For Action’ Conference At Microsoft”
Posted on December 7, 2009
“About 300 representatives from the public, private, non-profit and education sectors gathered at Microsoft on Monday to discuss global development. At the heart of the agenda was the vital role of empowering women and girls to combat poverty… A total of 114 Washington organizations are working on economic development, development and alleviation of poverty, 85 Evergreen State organizations conduct programs that improve global healths, and 85 state organizations contribute to climate, environmental and agricultural activities.”
World aid experts told: Think Local
Seattle Post-Intelligence | Posted by Joel Connelly | December 7, 2009 Read More “World Aid Experts Told: Think Local”