Gro Harlem Brundtland is former prime minister of Norway and a member of the Aspen Institute Global Leaders Council for Reproductive Health.
May 10 2013
As we celebrate the Mother's Day, the Institute's Economic Opportunities Program brings in to focus working mothers. A recent program tackles the importance of a childcare system that makes it possible for parents to earn a living while ensuring secure, quality care for their children.
May 03 2013
May 02 2013
By Jeff Harris
On May 2, Google's Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen joined the Aspen Institute in Washington, DC, to discuss their book, "The New Digital Age: Reshaping the Future of People, Nations and Businesses." This was part of The Alma and Joseph Gildenhorn Book Series.
May 01 2013
By Robin Schepper
Robin Schepper is a senior advisor at the Bipartisan Policy Center and a former executive director of the Let’s Move Initiative of the White House. She can be reached at rschepper@bipartisanpolicy.org.
Apr 30 2013
By Jeff Harris
As the calendar turns to May and spring comes into full bloom, here at the Institute, we are looking forward to our busiest month of the year so far. We will be discussing a range of issues from childcare to manufacturing to investing.
Apr 29 2013
By Elliot Gerson
Elliot Gerson is an executive vice president at the Aspen Institute, responsible for its Policy Programs, its Public Programs and its relations with
Apr 26 2013
By Caitlin Colegrove
The Fellows of the Aspen Global Leadership Network have mobilized to help one of their own. Bheki Makbuhu, Africa Leadership Initiative/South Africa Fellow and Editor of one Swaziland’s last independent publications, The Nation, has a reputation for integrity and hard-hitting journalism.
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