The Emirates-Aspen Partnership hosted a private luncheon at the World Economic Forum, Dead Sea on October 22 to discuss the role of women’s entrepreneurship in the economic growth of the Middle East/North Africa. This event featured:
In 2010, the United States began a broad discussion about the future direction of the U.S. retirement system. As millions of Americans approach retirement with their retirement savings primarily held in self directed accounts, individuals will increasingly face the challenge of managing their savings to last throughout retirement.
The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program presents this dialogue, which explores "Mistakes to Success: Learning and Adapting When Things Go Wrong," an important new book by Robert Giloth and Colin Austin.
James Wolfensohn, chairman of Wolfensohn & Company, LLC, is the former president of the World Bank (1995-2005). He discusses his book A Global Life: My Journey among Rich and Poor, from Sydney to Wall Street to the World Bank (October 2010; Public Affairs).
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In an increasingly competitive global economy, America’s economic strength depends on the education and skills of its workers. Every worker, especially in this economy, deserves a chance to retrain and build new skills and seek the next opportunity.
