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Making Markets Work
Wednesday, March 26th at American Association for the Advancement of Science
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AGENDA
8:30 – 8:55 a.m.
Registration, Breakfast and Networking
8:55 – 9:00 a.m.
Welcome/Opening Remarks and Introduction
to Charito Kruvant
Dr. J. Wright
Senior Director, Economic Growth Division, Creative
9 a.m.
Social Innovation in Market Stabilization and Community Development
Panelists:
Charito Kruvant
President & CEO
Creative Associates International
Dr. J. Wright
Senior Director, Economic Growth Division, Creative
Ambassador Lange Schermerhorn
Former U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti
Matthew McLean
President, Endsight Consulting
(Former Chief of Staff, Millennium Challenge Corporation)
Video Screening: Kamila Sidiqi: An Advocate for Afghan Women
Q&A (2-3 questions)
10 a.m.
The Private Sector’s Evolving Role in Market Stabilization in International Development
Panelists:
Ambassador James Michel
Senior Advisor, CSIS
Deborah Kimble
Director,
Local Governance and Civil Society, Creative
Dr. John Sullivan
Executive Director
Center for International Private Enterprise
Ambassador Robin L. Raphel
Senior Advisor for Pakistan, Office of the Special Representative for
Afghanistan and Pakistan, U.S. Department of State
Q&A (2-3 questions)
11 a.m.
Navigating Economies in Crisis and Recovery
Panelists:
Pauline Baker
Former President of the Fund for Peace
Pablo Maldonado
Chief Operating Officer, Creative
Tyler Holt
Director, Office of Middle East Programs, USAID
Dr. Johanna Mendelson-Forman
Senior Associate, Program on Crisis, Conflict and Cooperation,
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Q&A (2-3 questions)
11:55 –
Noon
Thank You and Closing Remarks
Dr. J. Wright
Senior Director, Economic Growth Division, Creative
Additional Information:
- There are three public parking garages directly across the street from AAAS: Two on 12th & H Streets, and one on 12th Street located next to the Subway Restaurant.
- The nearest Metro stop is Metro Center, exit Marriott
- There will be Wi-fi capabilities in the building at no additional costs, however, the password will be provided the day of the event.
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