The importance of trading on time
The new paper, 'Trading on Time,' uses Doing Business data to show that delayed exports hurt the economies of developing countries.
January 2006
Global risks in 2006
The World Economic Forum has released the ‘Global Risks 2006’ report. The four key scenarios they model are a severe oil price shock, influenza pandemic, terrorism and climate change. Notably, see these visual risk matrixes.
Acumen Fund Fellows Program
Acumen Fund is launching a Fellows Program to provide ten extraordinary young professionals with a unique opportunity to use their skills to effect real social change... Fellows will spend one year working with our team and with local entrepreneurs, gaining intensive experience in price performance, logistics, distribution systems, scaling and innovative technology.
Essay contest reminder!
Privatization in developing countries
Many public policies move in and out of fashion, but few have shifted in pendulum-like manner to the extent of privatization.
For more, see John Nellis’ new paper on ‘Privatization in Developing Countries: A Summary Assessment’:
2006 Human Rights Watch
The 2006 Human Rights Watch World Report is out, with podcasts. This year’s edition has a special section on why corporations should welcome global human rights rules.
Stern social entrepreneurship conference
The 3rd annual NYU Stern Conference of Social Entrepreneurs: Where Practice and Research Align will be held April 6-8 in New York.
Concrete canvas: a world-changing idea
Concrete canvas wins Saatachi & Saatachi World-Changing Ideas Award.
After all the recent disasters of the past year—from the tsunami to the Pakistan earthquake to Hurricane Katrina—Concrete Canvas is a fitting choice. The idea is to create hardened, concrete structures for disaster victims that are much more durable than tents… You have a package, you add water, you add air, and you have structure.
The development impact blues
Follow the bouncing red ball and sing along with IDRC’s Terry Smutylo: ‘Output outcome downstream impact blues’. Very funny, even though I wouldn't agree with it all - and you probably have to have worked in development to enjoy. (ht to PG)
Debate on the future role of business
WBCSD invites you to a debate on ‘The Role of Business in Tomorrow’s Society’ - Geneva, February 20. Some topics on the table include: