AQ Video: Why Does Development Matter to Business?

January 20, 2012

In October 2011, USAID convened a forum of business leaders to discuss the importance of public-private partnerships and specifically why PPPs are integral for international development. Panelists included representatives from Merck, Swiss Re America Holding Corporation and Cargill.

Tags: Development, Social inclusion, USAID, Public-private partnerships

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Social Inclusion in the News

UN warns on human rights challenges
Latinamerica Press
March 5, 2012
The UNHRC also said that indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities are not adequately protected against attacks and are left with “the lack of enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights, and by continued social marginalization and exclusion.
Humala, Correa set agenda based on social inclusion & development
Andina
March 1, 2012
Peru and Ecuador will establish specific goals of social development in the Border Integration Zone for the benefit of low-income people.
Denmark Grants $2.4 Million to IDB to Promote Regional Gender Equalty
Caribbean Journal
February 28, 2012
“Women and men should have equal opportunities,” the Danish Ambassador said. “No matter whether it is about equal access to bank loans, hospital and health service, to schools and universities or to work, women are a huge and often untapped resource in many Latin American countries.”