Africa-Development View all
Seeing the glass half-full: Economic opportunities in the developing countries
In his famous TED talk “Plutocrats, Pitchforks are coming”, the billionaire venture capitalist Nick Hanauer says “Capitalism works works because…More
Why global development is crucial to the future of mankind
Early 1890s, two parents in Kumbakonam, India, couldn’t afford to provide for their children as needed, so they sent their only son…More
Need for a more engaged diaspora in development of the third-world
One often meets people in the diaspora who, at some point, had every intention of going back to their country…More
Africa-Tech View all
Nigeria’s micro-lending Startup QuickCheck uses machine learning to credit-score borrowers
In a bid to increase access to credit across the country, Nigerian micro-lending startup QuickCheck is using machine learning to…More
LAC Development View all
Our Caribbean in 2040, Let’s Jump!
Imagine our Caribbean, our #OneCaribbean, becoming the world’s first climate smart zone—a collection of economies that thrive on renewable energy…More
International Events View all
International Development Networking Happy Hour
Oct 31, 2018 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm – We’d like to hear some of the great things you’re doing in the international development field, awesome projects you will soon be undertaking. OR, join us to share how the projects you are working on (with your organization) are completely pointless :), how the resources invested are not accomplishing anything, and looking to join a […]
Young professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP) Annual Gala
Nov 10, 2018 – Nov 11, 2018 @ 8:00 pm – 1:00 am – Young Professionals in Foreign Policy cordially invites you to our 2018 Affairs of State Gala. This year’s gala is the culmination of our Burst Your Bubble campaign. Through Service Projects, Dinner & Dialogue events, and Speakers, our campaign seeks to challenge your thinking, expand your community, and bring you to different places around town. The […]
Global Business Committee Meeting
Dec 16, 2018 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Speaker: Stephanie Bagot, FINCA International Topic: Global Microfinance Schedule: – 6pm to 6:30pm: Networking – 6:30pm to 7pm: Speaker – 7:00pm to 7:20pm: Q&A – 7:20pm to 8pm: Committee business The object of the Committee is twofold: – Open a dialog between the Chamber’s management and its global business members (or people interested in global […]