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Hunter, Hi. Mutually a pleasure. Let's further discuss - PPPs, agriculture security, challenges with global development and more... Yesterday's program was a solid step in the needed direction required to address global prosperity. “Learning from Failure” forward… and “Big Idea 2013: Learning Fast From Failure,” Jim Kim<http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=32702694&authType=name&authToken=AfSR&goback=%2Enmp_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1%2Empd2_*1_*1_*1_%2F20121211162106*532702694*5big*5idea*52013*5learning*5fast*5from*5failure> , December 11, 2012 http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20121211162106-32702694-big-idea-2013-learning-fast-from-failure?goback=.nmp_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1&trk=NUS_UNIU_PEOPLE_FOLLOW-megaphone-fllw A) During my 9+ year insightful and joyous experience working across the WBG, I have come to understand the complexities, challenges and opportunities ahead. The World Group is on the forefront of Open Data and other initiatives, as compared to back in the ‘90s when its projects were to push other entities and countries shift its ways of business – market based, transparency, competition, etc. (note IFC’s annual Doing Business<http://doingbusiness.org/reports/global-reports/doing-business-2013>and Transparency International); yet the WBG was still on the wake of its continued own transitional and transformational journey ahead. A sample of a few is added below. May you cherish each day upon reflection, while driving informed results. Sincere regards, Tom Thomas Ward, LSE MSc. Transitional Economics; KM, Anti-Money Laundering, PPP, Agriculture, PMP, & Systems International Business Coach & Mentor - Strategic Financial Economist / Consultant Global Banking & Capital Markets TW Consult, Executive Director 703-470-5047 Email: TWConsult1997@gmail.com Skype: Thomas.Richard.Ward Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/trward "Managing the Gray" http://www.pmiwdc.org/2012/07/tysons-corner-luncheons<http://www.linkedin.com/redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Epmiwdc%2Eorg%2F2012%2F07%2Ftysons-corner-luncheons&urlhash=acOQ&_t=tracking_disc>part of a mentoring series Turning Knowledge into Know-How > Knowledge and results through collaboration, Learn to Share, Share to Learn In the spirit of 'Pay It Forward', pass it on... PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL: This communication, including attachments, is for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, copying, disclosure, dissemination or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by return email, delete this communication and destroy all copies. § Listen, Listen, Listen first to build a understanding to be understood and trusted · *If You Want People to Listen, You Have to Listen to Them*<http://www.linkedin.com/news?viewArticle=&articleID=5707144124159762443&gid=3817185&type=member&item=213939980&articleURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwp%2Eme%2Fp2aV8N-aj&urlhash=QdFW&goback=%2Egde_3817185_member_213939980> * perpetualinnovationmachine.wordpress.com *If you’re trying to tap into the power of employee engagement, you can’t stand on a mountaintop with a megaphone. You have to create an active, ongoing dialogue. And that means you have to listen § Success Will Come and Go, But Integrity is Forever<http://www.linkedin.com/share?viewLink=&sid=s1340487822&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eforbes%2Ecom%2Fsites%2Famyanderson%2F2012%2F11%2F28%2Fsuccess-will-come-and-go-but-integrity-is-forever%2F%3Fgoback%3D%252Egde_2748686_member_194047363&urlhash=vc_V&pk=network_update_discussion&pp=0&poster=3222111&uid=5683924413792137216&trk=NUS_UNIU_SHARE-title> forbes.com · If I could teach only one value to live by, it would be this: Success will come and go, but integrity is forever. Integrity means doing the right thing at all times and in all circumstances, whether or not anyone is watching.... *World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim Speech on Anti-Corruption at the Center for Strategic and International Studies*<http://www.linkedin.com/news?viewArticle=&articleID=5702803653606252561&gid=53247&type=member&item=210034637&articleURL=http%3A%2F%2Fzunia%2Eorg%2Fnode%2F447823&urlhash=oVOG&goback=%2Egde_53247_member_210034637> *zunia.org* "Not long ago, it was accepted in many development circles that little could be done about the problem (of corruption). . In the 1990s, such attitudes started to change in response to many factors, including the end of the Cold War and the growth of global NGOs, such as Transparency International. IADB Ethics changes and related issues: http://iadb.org/en/news/announcements/2012-10-31/code-ethics-and-whistleblower-protections,10187.html http://iadb.org/en/news/webstories/2012-11-07/greater-transparency-to-fight-corruption,10194.html http://iadb.org/en/inter-american-development-bank,2837.html So what's behind this...?? Google "IADB Tribunal" for more and below *International Consortium On Governmental Financial Management (ICGFM)* *An Auditor's View of the Leading Development Institutions* Speaker: Jorge da Silva - Executive Auditor, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) - Gain a unique insight into the most important development institutions today - Hear the latest trends in accountability from an international auditor's perspective - Learn how evolving missions are affecting the oversight role of the World Bank, and Inter-American Development Bank One of the DC Forum's most popular events is an informal discussion with the senior auditors of the key international development and financial institutions based in Washington, DC. This session will provide insight into recent trends in accountability at the international level and afford a unique insight into the auditor's perspective of these important international institutions. · WSJ - China Lashes Out at U.S. Over Africa - http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443545504577566970508536912.html?mod=WSJ__MIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsThird · Hot Money Turns Cold On Chinese Prospects, online.wsj.com BEIJING-Investors and companies are increasingly pulling money out of China and its currency in a vote of concern over its growth prospects, a development that could hinder Beijing's efforts to spark a turnaround. · China Offers Africa Billions in New Loans - http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444464304577536140647257710.html?grcc=82cefaa2caf1a28d16550ff20454a2d7Z3ZhpgeZ0Z96Z200Z35Z2&mod=WSJ_hpp_sections_world&grcc2=2d1dbe8036fefbd59bbe9cf884d6c157~1342802309051~18f3b45caef80572d421f68a979bd6dc~37d60fcf-9128-4236-9235-75c7ff7f4af4~1342802165850~3~2~0~0~0~96~200~35~0~2~ · DevEX - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is “obsessed” with foreign aid procurement — but she isn’t saying yet when she might leave the very post that gives her huge influence over its reform. We highlight notable points from her speech. READ MORE<http://t.devex.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPWRldmV4QmV0YWN1c3QtNzczMy0yMjQ2Ni0wLTQ0NTAtcHJvZC02OTE4Jm1lc3NhZ2VpZD0wJmRhdGFiYXNlaWQ9NjkxOCZzZXJpYWw9MTI5OTY1NjkyOCZlbWFpbGlkPXRyd2FyZHJlc3VsdHNAZ21haWwuY29tJnVzZXJpZD03OTczOC0xJmV4dHJhPSYmJg==&&&https://www.devex.com/en/news/blogs/hillary-clinton-on-u-s-aid-s-immediate-future?blog_id=development-assistance-under-obama&mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRohvK%2FKZKXonjHpfsX%2F4usuUbHr08Yy0EZ5VunJEUWy3IcETNQhcOuuEwcWGog8xAlOH%2Fg%3D> · US State Department's anti-corruption initiative http://www.state.gov/j/inl/c/crime/corr/index.htm · H.R. 3159: Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2012<http://www.linkedin.com/share?viewLink=&sid=g65094-198349182&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egovtrack%2Eus%2Fcongress%2Fbills%2F112%2Fhr3159&urlhash=QiwR&pk=member-home&pp=&poster=12434458&uid=5687913410688200704&trk=NUS_UNIU_SHARE-title> govtrack.us H.R. 3159. To direct the President, in consultation with the Department of State, United States Agency for International Development, Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the Department of Defense, to establish guidelines for... § USAID Forward 7 (now down to just 3) initiatives It originally included the following 7 reforms in key areas: implementation and procurement reform, talent management, rebuilding policy capacity, strengthening monitoring and evaluation, rebuilding budget management, science and technology, and innovation. http://www.usaid.gov/results-and-data/progress-data/usaid-forward § Possible USAID bid rigging probed - http://www.politico.com/story/2013/01/possible-usaid-bid-rigging-probed-86694.html?hp=r7 § *The USAID/DFID Humanitarian Innovation Initiative, Scaling Innovations in the Humanitarian Sector'* USAID: http://www.usaid.gov/div/Humanitarian-Initiative § Anatomy of AusAID’s ‘reprioritized’ aid<http://t.devex.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPWRldmV4QmV0YWN1c3QtOTU4NS0yODU1Ni0wLTU0NzQtcHJvZC04OTg5Jm1lc3NhZ2VpZD0wJmRhdGFiYXNlaWQ9ODk4OSZzZXJpYWw9MTI5OTg2MzQyNyZlbWFpbGlkPXRyd2FyZHJlc3VsdHNAZ21haWwuY29tJnVzZXJpZD03OTczOC0xJmV4dHJhPSYmJg==&&&https://www.devex.com/en/news/blogs/anatomy-of-ausaid-s-reprioritized-aid?mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRovvqTMZKXonjHpfsX%2F4usuUbHr08Yy0EZ5VunJEUWy3YcGSNQhcOuuEwcWGog8xAlOH%2Fg%3D> Australia’s decision to shift a portion of its aid budget to support asylum seekers within its borders created a tempest in a teapot recently. Now, in a Devex exclusive, the country’s aid agency is providing details on how the funding shift will affect foreign aid. READ MORE<http://t.devex.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPWRldmV4QmV0YWN1c3QtOTU4NS0yODU1Ni0wLTU0NzQtcHJvZC04OTg5Jm1lc3NhZ2VpZD0wJmRhdGFiYXNlaWQ9ODk4OSZzZXJpYWw9MTI5OTg2MzQyNyZlbWFpbGlkPXRyd2FyZHJlc3VsdHNAZ21haWwuY29tJnVzZXJpZD03OTczOC0xJmV4dHJhPSYmJg==&&&https://www.devex.com/en/news/blogs/anatomy-of-ausaid-s-reprioritized-aid?mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRovvqTMZKXonjHpfsX%2F4usuUbHr08Yy0EZ5VunJEUWy3YcGSNQhcOuuEwcWGog8xAlOH%2Fg%3D> § The Department for International Development released a new code of conduct for suppliers Friday (Jan. 18), the latest in what promises a series of guidelines resulting from an internal spending review launched in September. READ MORE<http://t.devex.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPWRldmV4QmV0YWN1c3QtODMzNi0yNTMwOC0wLTUwMzItcHJvZC04MDc2Jm1lc3NhZ2VpZD0wJmRhdGFiYXNlaWQ9ODA3NiZzZXJpYWw9MTI5OTc2MTYzNCZlbWFpbGlkPXRyd2FyZHJlc3VsdHNAZ21haWwuY29tJnVzZXJpZD03OTczOC0xJmV4dHJhPSYmJg==&&&https://www.devex.com/en/news/blogs/from-dfid-a-new-code-of-conduct-for-suppliers?mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRouuK%2FPZKXonjHpfsX%2F4usuUbHr08Yy0EZ5VunJEUWy3YMCTtQhcOuuEwcWGog8xAlOH%2Fg%3D> § DfID oversight of EU aid spending in poor countries gets ‘amber-red’ rating The Department for International Development needs to better engage with the European Union to ensure the effectiveness and impact of the regional bloc’s aid programs, to which the United Kingdom contributes billions of pounds annually, Devex finds. READ MORE<http://t.devex.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPWRldmV4QmV0YWN1c3QtNzkwMy0yMzMxOC0wLTQ1NjYtcHJvZC03MjU1Jm1lc3NhZ2VpZD0wJmRhdGFiYXNlaWQ9NzI1NSZzZXJpYWw9MTI5OTY4MjIxNiZlbWFpbGlkPXRyd2FyZHJlc3VsdHNAZ21haWwuY29tJnVzZXJpZD03OTczOC0xJmV4dHJhPSYmJg==&&&https://www.devex.com/en/news/blogs/dfid-oversight-of-eu-aid-spending-in-poor-countries-gets-amber-red-rating?blog_id=the-development-newswire&mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRohsqzKZKXonjHpfsX%2F4usuUbHr08Yy0EZ5VunJEUWy3IYHStQhcOuuEwcWGog8xAlOH%2Fg%3D> · Lawmakers to DfID: Fix procurement<http://t.devex.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPWRldmV4QmV0YWN1c3QtODc5MS0yNjYyOC0wLTUyMjEtcHJvZC04NDM4Jm1lc3NhZ2VpZD0wJmRhdGFiYXNlaWQ9ODQzOCZzZXJpYWw9MTI5OTc5OTU0MyZlbWFpbGlkPXRyd2FyZHJlc3VsdHNAZ21haWwuY29tJnVzZXJpZD03OTczOC0xJmV4dHJhPSYmJg==&&&https://www.devex.com/en/news/blogs/mps-warn-dfid-on-aid-spending-practice?mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRouvKXIZKXonjHpfsX%2F4usuUbHr08Yy0EZ5VunJEUWy3YEDTdQhcOuuEwcWGog8xAlOH%2Fg%3D> U.K. lawmakers have given a stern warning to the country’s aid agency: Don’t rush into spending money just to meet annual spending targets, or else you may fail at your pledge to improve value for money. READ MORE<http://t.devex.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPWRldmV4QmV0YWN1c3QtODc5MS0yNjYyOC0wLTUyMjEtcHJvZC04NDM4Jm1lc3NhZ2VpZD0wJmRhdGFiYXNlaWQ9ODQzOCZzZXJpYWw9MTI5OTc5OTU0MyZlbWFpbGlkPXRyd2FyZHJlc3VsdHNAZ21haWwuY29tJnVzZXJpZD03OTczOC0xJmV4dHJhPSYmJg==&&&https://www.devex.com/en/news/blogs/mps-warn-dfid-on-aid-spending-practice?mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRouvKXIZKXonjHpfsX%2F4usuUbHr08Yy0EZ5VunJEUWy3YEDTdQhcOuuEwcWGog8xAlOH%2Fg%3D> · Will innovative financing replace ODA?<http://t.devex.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPWRldmV4QmV0YWN1c3QtODAzNS0yMzg3My0wLTQ2ODQtcHJvZC03NDk3Jm1lc3NhZ2VpZD0wJmRhdGFiYXNlaWQ9NzQ5NyZzZXJpYWw9MTI5OTcwMDY5MiZlbWFpbGlkPXRyd2FyZHJlc3VsdHNAZ21haWwuY29tJnVzZXJpZD03OTczOC0xJmV4dHJhPSYmJg==&&&https://www.devex.com/en/news/blogs/will-innovative-financing-replace-oda?blog_id=the-development-newswire&mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRouu6%2FMZKXonjHpfsX%2F4usuUbHr08Yy0EZ5VunJEUWy3IUJSNQhcOuuEwcWGog8xAlOH%2Fg%3D> A voluntary group of development leaders and representatives convened Dec. 17 in New York to tackle new financing mechanisms that could help developing countries reduce aid dependency. Heidi Hautala, Finland’s minister for international development and host of the high-level meeting, shared major takeaways with Devex. READ MORE<http://t.devex.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPWRldmV4QmV0YWN1c3QtODAzNS0yMzg3My0wLTQ2ODQtcHJvZC03NDk3Jm1lc3NhZ2VpZD0wJmRhdGFiYXNlaWQ9NzQ5NyZzZXJpYWw9MTI5OTcwMDY5MiZlbWFpbGlkPXRyd2FyZHJlc3VsdHNAZ21haWwuY29tJnVzZXJpZD03OTczOC0xJmV4dHJhPSYmJg==&&&https://www.devex.com/en/news/blogs/will-innovative-financing-replace-oda?blog_id=the-development-newswire&mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRouu6%2FMZKXonjHpfsX%2F4usuUbHr08Yy0EZ5VunJEUWy3IUJSNQhcOuuEwcWGog8xAlOH%2Fg%3D> · What are the key things to remember when dealing with Multilateral Development Banks?<http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=53247&type=member&item=205550893&qid=735eecea-6cf3-4507-a16a-080ec21d03f4&trk=group_items_see_more-0-b-ttl> Multilateral Development Banks (MDB) – Dos and Do Nots<http://www.linkedin.com/news?viewArticle=&articleID=5694807178657923119&gid=53247&type=member&item=205550893&articleURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ebrettonwoodslaw%2Ecom%2Fmultilateral-development-banks-mdb-dos-and-do-nots%2F&urlhash=BWXJ&trk=group_items_see_more-0-b-shrttl> brettonwoodslaw.com The MDB community is comprised in the main of the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the... · How to avoid the trap of change for the sake of change… · Ideas and Political Entrepreneurs: Explaining Institutional Change Madmen argues that better institutions derive better ideas, through a political process that is driven by key players: madmen, intellectuals, and academic scribblers. http://lnkd.in/USP6nq<http://www.linkedin.com/redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Flnkd%2Ein%2FUSP6nq&urlhash=9jlU&_t=commentary-share-link&trk=commentary-share-link> Ideas and Political Entrepreneurs: Explaining Institutional Change <http://www.linkedin.com/nhome/nus-redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmarginalrevolution%2Ecom%2Fmarginalrevolution%2F2012%2F12%2Fideas-and-political-entrepreneurs-explaining-institutional-change%2Ehtml%3Futm_source%3Dfeedburner%26utm_medium%3Dfeed%26utm_campaign%3DFeed%253A%2Bmarginalrevolution%252Ffeed%2B%2528Marginal%2BRevolution%2529&urlhash=R-9-&trktoken=action%3DviewArticle%26pageKey%3Dmember-home%26contextId%3Da8856291-e8c3-4e58-9575-db4fcfcadd8b%26distanceFromViewer%3D1%26aggregationType%3Dnone%26isPublic%3Dtrue%26verbType%3Dlinkedin%3Ashare%26activityId%3Dactivity%3A5687928982721286144%26isDigested%3Dfalse%26isFolloweeOfPoster%3Dfalse%26actorType%3Dlinkedin%3Amember%26feedPosition%3D14%26actorId%3Dmember%3A14340046%26objectId%3Darticle%3A5687929234949947428%26rowPosition%3D1%26objectType%3Dlinkedin%3Aarticle&goback=%2Enmp_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1&trk=object-title> marginalrevolution.com None of my entries this week has directly discussed Wayne Leighton’s and my new book, Madmen, Intellectuals, and Academic Scribblers. This post briefly conveys the book’s motivation and argument. ... · The Key to Changing Organizational Culture - Forbes <http://www.linkedin.com/nhome/nus-redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Elinkedin%2Ecom%2FgroupAnswers%3FviewQuestionAndAnswers%3D%26discussionID%3D215659589%26gid%3D3044917%26goback%3D%252Enmp_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1%23commentID_null&urlhash=P9jR&trkToken=action%3DviewDiscussion%26pageKey%3Dmember-home%26contextId%3De4da3f85-04df-4116-80c0-1c7d8e96b204%26distanceFromViewer%3D1%26aggregationType%3Dnone%26isPublic%3Dtrue%26verbType%3Dlinkedin%3Acomment%26activityId%3Dactivity%3A5711810254484811777%26isDigested%3Dfalse%26isFolloweeOfPoster%3Dfalse%26actorType%3Dlinkedin%3Amember%26feedPosition%3D19%26actorId%3Dmember%3A49938567%26objectId%3Ddiscussion%3A215659589%3Agroup%3A3044917%26rowPosition%3D1%26objectType%3Dlinkedin%3Adiscussion&goback=%2Enmp_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1> The Key to Changing Organizational Culture - Forbes <http://www.linkedin.com/nhome/nus-redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eforbes%2Ecom%2Fsites%2Fjohnkotter%2F2012%2F09%2F27%2Fthe-key-to-changing-organizational-culture%2F%3Futm_source%3Dli%26utm_medium%3Dblog%26utm_campaign%3Dblog&urlhash=IvPW&trkToken=action%3DviewArticle%26pageKey%3Dmember-home%26contextId%3De4da3f85-04df-4116-80c0-1c7d8e96b204%26distanceFromViewer%3D1%26aggregationType%3Dnone%26isPublic%3Dtrue%26verbType%3Dlinkedin%3Acomment%26activityId%3Dactivity%3A5711810254484811777%26isDigested%3Dfalse%26isFolloweeOfPoster%3Dfalse%26actorType%3Dlinkedin%3Amember%26feedPosition%3D19%26actorId%3Dmember%3A49938567%26objectId%3Ddiscussion%3A215659589%3Agroup%3A3044917%26rowPosition%3D1%26objectType%3Dlinkedin%3Adiscussion&goback=%2Enmp_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1&trk=object-title> How does culture change? A powerful person at the top, or a large enough group from anywhere, decide the old ways are not working, figure out a change vision, start acting differently, and enlist others to act differently. Daniel Besecker, MBA<http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=3044917&memberID=182493231>• Serkan, The keys to a successful organizational transformation are as follows: (1) Establish a sense of urgency. (2) Create a guiding coalition. (3) Develop a vision and strategy. (4) Constantly communicating the change vision. (5) Empowering employees for broad-based action. (6) Generate short-term wins. (7) Consolidate gains and produce more change. (8) Anchor new approaches in the culture. Lessons from the Art of War here? Jagu Barot<http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=3044917&memberID=15494628>• History reveals the shift in cultures and social structures as a result of anyone of the following: War Natural calamity. Starvation. Revolution. Epidemic. Invasion. Technology. Miracle. Messiah. Need. Did I miss any? All these can be correlated to the events within the walls of any organization. Any one of these can cause the paradigm shift, move inertia, upset equilibrium. *Why Foreign Aid Is Hurting Africa*<http://www.linkedin.com/news?viewArticle=&articleID=29834171&gid=53247&type=member&item=208422410&articleURL=http%3A%2F%2Fonline%2Ewsj%2Ecom%2Farticle%2FSB123758895999200083%2Ehtml&urlhash=Un_w&trk=group_most_popular-0-b-shrttl> * online.wsj.com * Giving alms to Africa remains one of the biggest ideas of our time -- millions march for it, governments are judged by it, celebrities proselytize the need for it. Calls for more aid to Africa are growing louder, with advocates... Reputation relies on impartial and good advice... Without the ability to take the advice and act upon it; it is little wonder the state of organizations and many corps across the world is falling to the level we're seeing almost daily! *Report: PR Pros often Disagree with Decisions of the Companies They Work for*<http://www.linkedin.com/news?viewArticle=&articleID=5707802074612248659&gid=50088&type=member&item=214085580&articleURL=http%3A%2F%2Feverything-pr%2Ecom%2Fpr-pros-company-decisions%2F240779%2Fcomment-page-1%2F&urlhash=l-oo&goback=%2Egde_50088_member_214085580> *everything-pr.com *Public relations professionals often disagree with the decisions taken by the top management of the companies they work for. WSJ - Cayman Islands Leader Arrested in Corruption Case In an essence, the underlying issues discussed are about cultural / organizational transformation building documentation, legal framework, audit-ability, and a collaborative environment for the betterment of the missions' purpose and clients / members. Below might provide further light and angles to the issues of discussion in support to such global efforts and mission of the Bank. The Real Threat from Spain’s Corruption Scandal http://economistmeg.com/2013/02/06/the-real-threat-from-spains-corruption-scandal/#respond "Managing the Gray" http://www.pmiwdc.org/2012/07/tysons-corner-luncheons<http://www.linkedin.com/redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Epmiwdc%2Eorg%2F2012%2F07%2Ftysons-corner-luncheons&urlhash=acOQ&_t=tracking_disc> (which the abbreviated presentation is available on the webpage). This presentation is one part of a larger mentoring series and leading such programs for many firms and other international institutions, MDB/IFIs, and organizations. The series are about ensuring successful transformations, as the entities across the International Development space continues to work through its own changes. It was an insightful honor working across the WBG from 1997 to 2006 including building the first integrated Financial/HR/Operations system across the VPs (Strategic Performance Contracts - SPC that had parallels to Steven Kerr's comments), President Briefs, QBRs, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Efficiency and Effectiveness, Operations, and more and addressing corruption in Afghanistan via USAID. The series includes: Strategically Thinking within and outside the box for sound, efficient, effective, and sustainable solutions and managing risks; Consulting 101 driving transformations, Business Analytics/Intelligence, Efficient and Effective Fund utilization (and reduction of corruption), HR effectiveness, Systems Integrations, Value and Challenges with Diversity and Collaboration, and more that can help prepare your clients to make lasting impacts ahead ... U.S. Clarifies Antibribery Law <http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324735104578118850181434228.html?mod=WSJ_hp_LEFTWhatsNewsCollection> wsj.com and others The U.S. government issued guidance on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in response to complaints from corporations that the anti-bribery law is ambiguous. FCPA.Inc previously posted http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443862604578028462294611352.html?mod=WSJ_hp_EditorsPicks Opinion: Cutting Aid Will Help End African Corruption <http://www.linkedin.com/nhome/nus-redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Fforeignpolicyblogs%2Ecom%2F2012%2F12%2F07%2Fopinion-cutting-aid-will-help-end-african-corruption%2F&urlhash=Uj2T&trktoken=action%3DviewArticle%26pageKey%3Dmember-home%26contextId%3D2d0fdd07-a921-40ca-aef2-f16f7448ecd8%26distanceFromViewer%3D1%26aggregationType%3Dnone%26isPublic%3Dfalse%26verbType%3Dlinkedin%3Acomment%26activityId%3Dactivity%3A5694697960877604864%26isDigested%3Dfalse%26isFolloweeOfPoster%3Dfalse%26actorType%3Dlinkedin%3Amember%26feedPosition%3D57%26actorId%3Dmember%3A128931548%26objectId%3Ddiscussion%3A194607968%3Agroup%3A53247%26rowPosition%3D1%26objectType%3Dlinkedin%3Adiscussion&goback=%2Enmp_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1&trk=object-title>, Kimberly J. C<http://www.linkedin.com/nhome/nus-redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Elinkedin%2Ecom%2Fprofile%2Fview%3Fid%3D26320559%26authType%3Dname%26authToken%3DOcvn%26ref%3DNUS%26goback%3D%252Enmp_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1%26trk%3DNUS-body-member-name&urlhash=4Gi1&trktoken=action%3DviewMember%26pageKey%3Dmember-home%26contextId%3D2d0fdd07-a921-40ca-aef2-f16f7448ecd8%26distanceFromViewer%3D1%26aggregationType%3Dnone%26isPublic%3Dfalse%26verbType%3Dlinkedin%3Acomment%26activityId%3Dactivity%3A5694697960877604864%26isDigested%3Dfalse%26isFolloweeOfPoster%3Dfalse%26actorType%3Dlinkedin%3Amember%26feedPosition%3D57%26actorId%3Dmember%3A128931548%26objectId%3Ddiscussion%3A194607968%3Agroup%3A53247%26rowPosition%3D1%26objectType%3Dlinkedin%3Adiscussion&goback=%2Enmp_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1> Development partners must demand responsibility and accountability from all aid recipients. There is no reason why a government that spends irresponsibly should continue to receive assistance. Should aid be linked to low corruption rates? Does this help or hurt the communities that the aid is geared towards? The European Union published an action plan to modernise the Corporate Governance legislation for European Listed companies. The aim of the plan is to improve transparency in the Governance of companies within the EU, to improve the engagement of the shareholders in strategy, remuneration, risk and performance management.... Part of the plan is new legislation another part will consist of soft ruling "comply or explain" WSJ – Malaysia called most corrupt country for business http://live.wsj.com/video/malaysia-called-most-corrupt-country-for-business/84ACA11B-5DE6-4677-828A-CD2D45B60AC6.html?mod=WSJ_article_outbrain&obref=obnetwork#!84ACA11B-5DE6-4677-828A-CD2D45B60AC6 Note – IFC’s annual “Doing Business” and Transparency International Does an 'A' in Ethics Have Any Value? B-Schools Step Up Efforts to Tie Moral Principles to Their Business Programs, but Quantifying Those Virtues Is Tough http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324761004578286102004694378.html 1 Out of 4 Industry Professionals Believes Wrongdoing Necessary To Success; So who learns? - Kids Cheat Just Like Their Business Role Models Do -- Posted: 07/13/2012 1:53 pm > http://www.huffingtonpost.com/susan-antilla/kids-cheat-just-like-thei_b_1671722.html<http://www.linkedin.com/redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ehuffingtonpost%2Ecom%2Fsusan-antilla%2Fkids-cheat-just-like-thei_b_1671722%2Ehtml&urlhash=kXt1&_t=tracking_disc> Gathering Storm Against “Corporate Corruption” http://corruptioncrimecompliance.com/2012/07/gathering-storm-against-corporate-corruption.html African corruption - BBC on http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p008n426<http://www.linkedin.com/redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ebbc%2Eco%2Euk%2Fprogrammes%2Fp008n426&urlhash=BVSL&_t=tracking_disc> Can the gains of corruption be recovered once the corrupt rulers have gone? Steve Evans talks to Donald Kaberuka, President of the African Development Bank and to Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala who was the former Finance Minister and Foreign Minister of Nigeria but who is now Managing Director of the World Bank. With much hope now being put on the United Nations Convention Against Corruption, it's being toughened so that country's can get back money shifted out by corrupt leaders. Plus an African view of Goldman Sachs from our commentator Bright Simons in Ghana. The Governor's Dirty Billions Duration: 30 minutes Featuring news on issues around the world. Peter Marshall reports on the corrupt politician who stole vast sums of money from the people of Nigeria, and the British lawyers who helped him launder the cash. DFID is a primary focus and now support to addressing the problems stemming from its country led program. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01l3tmg<http://www.linkedin.com/redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ebbc%2Eco%2Euk%2Fprogrammes%2Fb01l3tmg&urlhash=rDJc&_t=tracking_disc> DfID launches plan to clamp down on corruption<http://t.devex.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPWRldmV4QmV0YWN1c3QtOTAxMC0yNzIzOC0wLTUyOTEtcHJvZC04NTQ4Jm1lc3NhZ2VpZD0wJmRhdGFiYXNlaWQ9ODU0OCZzZXJpYWw9MTI5OTgwOTk3OCZlbWFpbGlkPXRyd2FyZHJlc3VsdHNAZ21haWwuY29tJnVzZXJpZD03OTczOC0xJmV4dHJhPSYmJg==&&&https://www.devex.com/en/news/blogs/launched-dfid-s-anti-corruption-strategies?mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRovu63JZKXonjHpfsX%2F4usuUbHr08Yy0EZ5VunJEUWy3YEITdQhcOuuEwcWGog8xAlOH%2Fg%3D> [image: http://newsgen.devex.com/system/data/510f9de3198b8375dd000011/Corruption-Fight-Top.jpg?1359977955] The United Kingdom’s aid agency has laid out a plan to tackle corruption in several high-stakes countries, amid mounting calls from lawmakers to ensure value for money in its growing budget. READ MORE<http://t.devex.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPWRldmV4QmV0YWN1c3QtOTAxMC0yNzIzOC0wLTUyOTEtcHJvZC04NTQ4Jm1lc3NhZ2VpZD0wJmRhdGFiYXNlaWQ9ODU0OCZzZXJpYWw9MTI5OTgwOTk3OCZlbWFpbGlkPXRyd2FyZHJlc3VsdHNAZ21haWwuY29tJnVzZXJpZD03OTczOC0xJmV4dHJhPSYmJg==&&&https://www.devex.com/en/news/blogs/launched-dfid-s-anti-corruption-strategies?mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRovu63JZKXonjHpfsX%2F4usuUbHr08Yy0EZ5VunJEUWy3YEITdQhcOuuEwcWGog8xAlOH%2Fg%3D> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: TR Ward <trwardresults@gmail.com> Date: Fri, Feb 22, 2013 at 12:09 PM Subject: PPP/PF/PFI, Infrastructure Financing, Project Finance discussion... To: PPP/PF/PFI, Infrastructure Financing, Project Finance, (more...<http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=58004&trk=anet_ug_hm> - Discussion<http://www.linkedin.com/groups/PPP-PF-PFI-Infrastructure-Financing-58004?behavior=discussion&trk=anet_ug_newp> - Discussions<http://www.linkedin.com/groups/PPP-PF-PFI-Infrastructure-Financing-58004?goback=%2Egde_58004_member_216083779> - Members<http://www.linkedin.com/groups?members=&gid=58004&trk=anet_ug_memb> * [image: Ian Baker] <http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=58004&memberID=20030082> * Follow Ian<http://www.linkedin.com/groupfollowing?follow=&followee=20030082&csrfToken=ajax%3A1466839329048093655&goback=%2Egde_58004_member_216083779&trk=fwp_p> What does it take to build PPP into a post-communist emergent economy? 1 day ago - Like<http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?setLike=&gid=58004&type=member&item=216083779&csrfToken=ajax%3A1466839329048093655> - Comment<http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=58004&type=member&item=216083779&commentID=-1#lastComment> - Unfollow <http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem#> - Flag <http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem#> - More <http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem#> 17 comments * [image: Alain Poliakoff] <http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=58004&memberID=45779616> * Follow Alain<http://www.linkedin.com/groupfollowing?follow=&followee=45779616&csrfToken=ajax%3A1466839329048093655&goback=%2Egde_58004_member_216083779&trk=fwp_l> Alain Poliakoff<http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=58004&memberID=45779616>• It takes a lot of time, a huge amount of efforts and no certainty of positive results! 1 day ago • Like<http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?setLike=&gid=58004&type=member&item=216083779&commentID=120988134&csrfToken=ajax%3A1466839329048093655&trk=gde_lkcmt&goback=%2Egde_58004_member_216083779> - - - * [image: David Wright] <http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=58004&memberID=16803899> * Follow David<http://www.linkedin.com/groupfollowing?follow=&followee=16803899&csrfToken=ajax%3A1466839329048093655&goback=%2Egde_58004_member_216083779&trk=fwp_l> David Wright<http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=58004&memberID=16803899>• Indeed - one problem is the lack of a sophisticated private sector. It is likely either to be in effect an extended state-controlled enterprise or a very small firm or company with little managerial strength. But there are ways to think big but start small! 22 hours ago • Like<http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?setLike=&gid=58004&type=member&item=216083779&commentID=121025926&csrfToken=ajax%3A1466839329048093655&trk=gde_lkcmt&goback=%2Egde_58004_member_216083779> - - - * [image: Ehab Al-Sharief] <http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=58004&memberID=5988781> * Follow Ehab<http://www.linkedin.com/groupfollowing?follow=&followee=5988781&csrfToken=ajax%3A1466839329048093655&goback=%2Egde_58004_member_216083779&trk=fwp_l> Ehab Al-Sharief<http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=58004&memberID=5988781>• I would say the legal framework, accepted and developed by all stackholders. A well structured PPP will attract international players ( developers, lenders and advisors) which will push for positive changes to local banking and managerial capacities 20 hours ago • Like<http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?setLike=&gid=58004&type=member&item=216083779&commentID=121057421&csrfToken=ajax%3A1466839329048093655&trk=gde_lkcmt&goback=%2Egde_58004_member_216083779> - - - * [image: Ian Baker] <http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=58004&memberID=20030082> * Follow Ian<http://www.linkedin.com/groupfollowing?follow=&followee=20030082&csrfToken=ajax%3A1466839329048093655&goback=%2Egde_58004_member_216083779&trk=fwp_l> Ian Baker<http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=58004&memberID=20030082>• All good points, which can imply decades of groundwork. The understanding and the will has to be there from the local institutions; as well as a bit of carrot and stick from the international institutions. 19 hours ago • Like<http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?setLike=&gid=58004&type=member&item=216083779&commentID=121062960&csrfToken=ajax%3A1466839329048093655&trk=gde_lkcmt&goback=%2Egde_58004_member_216083779> - - - * [image: Nicolae Ghioca] <http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=58004&memberID=6136792> * Follow Nicolae<http://www.linkedin.com/groupfollowing?follow=&followee=6136792&csrfToken=ajax%3A1466839329048093655&goback=%2Egde_58004_member_216083779&trk=fwp_l> Nicolae Ghioca<http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=58004&memberID=6136792>• I very much doubt the institutions understand the value of a PPP (as far as I understand the Romanian market). Usually, the PPPs has to be pushed top down using a political trigger. 19 hours ago • Like<http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?setLike=&gid=58004&type=member&item=216083779&commentID=121069070&csrfToken=ajax%3A1466839329048093655&trk=gde_lkcmt&goback=%2Egde_58004_member_216083779> - - - * [image: Ian Baker] <http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=58004&memberID=20030082> * Follow Ian<http://www.linkedin.com/groupfollowing?follow=&followee=20030082&csrfToken=ajax%3A1466839329048093655&goback=%2Egde_58004_member_216083779&trk=fwp_l> Ian Baker<http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=58004&memberID=20030082>• With PPP, it is important to have a top down trigger, it also has to come from the bottom up (ie, from the market) as well, otherwise the changes will not stick. 18 hours ago • Like<http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?setLike=&gid=58004&type=member&item=216083779&commentID=121072074&csrfToken=ajax%3A1466839329048093655&trk=gde_lkcmt&goback=%2Egde_58004_member_216083779> - - - * [image: Nicolae Ghioca] <http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=58004&memberID=6136792> * Follow Nicolae<http://www.linkedin.com/groupfollowing?follow=&followee=6136792&csrfToken=ajax%3A1466839329048093655&goback=%2Egde_58004_member_216083779&trk=fwp_l> Nicolae Ghioca<http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=58004&memberID=6136792>• Sorry to disappoint, I haven't seen any kind of interest increase if trying bottom up. PPPs are still regarded as strange public tendering procedures. I agree with you that a PPP has to generate value, otherwise it fails. 18 hours ago • Like<http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?setLike=&gid=58004&type=member&item=216083779&commentID=121073057&csrfToken=ajax%3A1466839329048093655&trk=gde_lkcmt&goback=%2Egde_58004_member_216083779> - - - * [image: Ian Baker] <http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=58004&memberID=20030082> * Follow Ian<http://www.linkedin.com/groupfollowing?follow=&followee=20030082&csrfToken=ajax%3A1466839329048093655&goback=%2Egde_58004_member_216083779&trk=fwp_l> Ian Baker<http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=58004&memberID=20030082>• Nicolae, your comment isn't disappointing, its realistic; working in W Balkans, we see the same issues; we have a cultural barrier that needs to be broken, in order to see the mutual and wider benefits. 18 hours ago • Like<http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?setLike=&gid=58004&type=member&item=216083779&commentID=121073855&csrfToken=ajax%3A1466839329048093655&trk=gde_lkcmt&goback=%2Egde_58004_member_216083779> - - - * [image: Nicolae Ghioca] <http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=58004&memberID=6136792> * Follow Nicolae<http://www.linkedin.com/groupfollowing?follow=&followee=6136792&csrfToken=ajax%3A1466839329048093655&goback=%2Egde_58004_member_216083779&trk=fwp_l> Nicolae Ghioca<http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=58004&memberID=6136792>• I believe except for Croatia, the rest of W Balkans have a limited understanding of the PPPs, more limited than Romania most likely. Still all ex-comunist countries tend to act similar on the PPP, thus I would focus on the top down trigger. 18 hours ago • Like<http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?setLike=&gid=58004&type=member&item=216083779&commentID=121075674&csrfToken=ajax%3A1466839329048093655&trk=gde_lkcmt&goback=%2Egde_58004_member_216083779> - - - * [image: Ian Baker] <http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=58004&memberID=20030082> * Follow Ian<http://www.linkedin.com/groupfollowing?follow=&followee=20030082&csrfToken=ajax%3A1466839329048093655&goback=%2Egde_58004_member_216083779&trk=fwp_l> Ian Baker<http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=58004&memberID=20030082>• Even in Croatia the understanding of PPP is limited outside Zagreb. My unease about sole reliance on the top down trigger is that you need to ensure the audience is listening; which cannot be guaranteed if the necessary development hasn't been done at the municipality/canton/regional/chamber level. 18 hours ago • Like<http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?setLike=&gid=58004&type=member&item=216083779&commentID=121078074&csrfToken=ajax%3A1466839329048093655&trk=gde_lkcmt&goback=%2Egde_58004_member_216083779> - - - * [image: Jean Heart] <http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=58004&memberID=99582767> * Follow Jean<http://www.linkedin.com/groupfollowing?follow=&followee=99582767&csrfToken=ajax%3A1466839329048093655&goback=%2Egde_58004_member_216083779&trk=fwp_l> Jean Heart<http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=58004&memberID=99582767>• Gentlemen --please educate me--what is the definition of PPP??? 17 hours ago • Like<http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?setLike=&gid=58004&type=member&item=216083779&commentID=121083792&csrfToken=ajax%3A1466839329048093655&trk=gde_lkcmt&goback=%2Egde_58004_member_216083779> - - - * [image: Ian Baker] <http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=58004&memberID=20030082> * Follow Ian<http://www.linkedin.com/groupfollowing?follow=&followee=20030082&csrfToken=ajax%3A1466839329048093655&goback=%2Egde_58004_member_216083779&trk=fwp_l> Ian Baker<http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=58004&memberID=20030082>• PPP = Public Private Partnership 17 hours ago • Like<http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?setLike=&gid=58004&type=member&item=216083779&commentID=121085151&csrfToken=ajax%3A1466839329048093655&trk=gde_lkcmt&goback=%2Egde_58004_member_216083779> - - - * [image: Jean Heart] <http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=58004&memberID=99582767> * Follow Jean<http://www.linkedin.com/groupfollowing?follow=&followee=99582767&csrfToken=ajax%3A1466839329048093655&goback=%2Egde_58004_member_216083779&trk=fwp_l> Jean Heart<http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=58004&memberID=99582767>• Ian how does PPP fit into IBOE's ??? 13 hours ago • Like<http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?setLike=&gid=58004&type=member&item=216083779&commentID=121119880&csrfToken=ajax%3A1466839329048093655&trk=gde_lkcmt&goback=%2Egde_58004_member_216083779> - - - * [image: Ian Baker] <http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=58004&memberID=20030082> * Follow Ian<http://www.linkedin.com/groupfollowing?follow=&followee=20030082&csrfToken=ajax%3A1466839329048093655&goback=%2Egde_58004_member_216083779&trk=fwp_l> Ian Baker<http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=58004&memberID=20030082>• No problem Jean, I am Afraid I dont know so much about IBOE 8 hours ago • Like<http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?setLike=&gid=58004&type=member&item=216083779&commentID=121149595&csrfToken=ajax%3A1466839329048093655&trk=gde_lkcmt&goback=%2Egde_58004_member_216083779> - - - * [image: Tom Ward] <http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=58004&memberID=3222111> * Tom Ward<http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMemberFeed=&gid=58004&memberID=3222111>• Country level governance, dedication, sector understandings, collaboration, lessons learned from such as across the EU/UK and others. Good luck! PPPs traditional were aligned with major infrastructure needs but has grown in applications to other sectors such as IT, Healthcare, and other services. http://www1.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/AS_EXT_Content/What+We+Do/Advisory+Services/About+Us/Public-Private+Partnerships/<http://www.linkedin.com/redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1%2Eifc%2Eorg%2Fwps%2Fwcm%2Fconnect%2FAS_EXT_Content%2FWhat%2BWe%2BDo%2FAdvisory%2BServices%2FAbout%2BUs%2FPublic-Private%2BPartnerships%2F&urlhash=C-8D&_t=tracking_disc> Why the World Needs Tri-Sector Leaders - Harvard Business Review blogs.hbr.org The critical challenges society faces - such as water scarcity, access to education, and the rising cost of healthcare - increasingly require the business, government and nonprofit sectors to work together to create lasting... World Bank Data - http://data.worldbank.org/topic/infrastructure<http://www.linkedin.com/redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Fdata%2Eworldbank%2Eorg%2Ftopic%2Finfrastructure&urlhash=8opm&_t=tracking_disc> Also note MCKINSEY QUARTERLY - RETHINKING INFRASTRUCTURE To keep pace with global growth through 2030, the world will have to spend $57 trillion on infrastructure. But the problem posed by insufficient or inadequate infrastructure transcends sheer volume. Outdated approaches to financing, poor design and construction, and a decades-long deficit in productivity argue for a fundamentally new approach to one of the world’s most expensive problems. On Tue, Mar 5, 2013 at 2:25 PM, Hunter Biden <hbiden@rosemontseneca.com>wrote: > Thomas, > > It was a pleasure to meet you yesterday at the CSIS event. I look forward > to being in touch. > > Best, > Hunter > > -- > R. Hunter Biden > Rosemont Seneca Partners, LLC > 1010 Wisconsin Ave., NW > Suite 705 > Washington, DC 20007 > (202) 333-1880 > -
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