MICROFINANCE EVENT: Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Winter Meeting; February 10, 2015; New York City, USA

Event Name: Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Winter Meeting

Event Date: February 10, 2015

Event Location: Grand Hyatt New York at Grand Central Terminal, New York, New York, USA

Cost: There is no fee to attend the event, although participants may attend by invitation only.

Summary of Event: The attendees will discuss current world development challenges, such as how to sustainably connect small-farmers with markets, the implementation of long-term investment strategies to build resilient health services, how to decrease skills gaps in the marketplace and methods for protecting and managing water resources. Members will be encouraged to create collective action plans around specific development challenges. 

Background on Organizers: This event is organized by the Clinton Global Initiative, which was created in 2005 by the US-based Clinton Foundation with the goal of bringing together global leaders to discuss and develop alternative solutions to development challenges worldwide. The organization encourages participants in its events to make specific “Commitments to Action” toward achieving social, economic or environmental progress. As of 2015, approximately 3,100 Commitments to Action have been made by members working in 180 countries.

Event Website: https://www.clintonfoundation.org/clinton-global-initiative/meetings/winter-meeting/2015

For additional information, you may contact the Clinton Global Initiative by telephone at: +1 212 397 2255 or by email at: info[at]clintonglobalinitiative.org

Additional Sources and Resources:

MicroCapital, September 23, 2014, Sodexo, Bluedrop Learning, Global Impact Announce Commitments to Middle East, Women-Owned Small, Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) at 10th Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting  

MicroCapital, September 22, 2014, Clinton Global Initiative Members Emphasize Empowering Women and Girls for Fifth Consecutive Year 

MicroCapital Universe Profile: Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) 

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