Past Events and Initiatives for 2008

Event Archives: 2007 - 2006

List of Past Events (Most Recent to Least Recent)

• FDIB '08:Succeeding in Emerging and Developing Markets: Understanding How Institutions Impact Firms & Managers, April 28, 2008
• World Russian Forum, May 19-20 , 2008
• Undergraduate Career Panel, April 28, 2008
• Diasporas and Post-Conflict Societies: Conflict Entrepreneurs, Competing Interests, or Contributors to Stability and Development?, April 21, 2008
• Bridging Two Worlds: Incubating Transnational New Ventures, April 18, 2008
• Using Business Cases in the Business Language Classroom, April 5, 2008
• Go Global To Get Ahead: Hear Practical Advice From Experts Who’ve Done It, March 27, 2008
• Oil Price Volatility, Economic Impacts, and Financial Management: Risk-Management Experience, Best Practice, and Outlook, March 10-11, 2008
• Global Business Project Kick Off Weekend, March 14-16, 2008

April 28th
FDIB '08: Succeeding in Emerging and Developing Markets: Understanding How Institutions Impact Firms & Managers
Hosted by GW-CIBER
Co-Sponsored by Duke University CIBER, Temple University CIBER, & University of Maryland CIBER The George Washington University, Washington, DC

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April 28th
World Russian Forum
Hosted by GW-CIBER
Co-Sponsored by GW Language Center & The Russian Cultural Center
The George Washington University, Washington, DC

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April 28th
Undergraduate Career Panel
Hosted by GW-CIBER
The George Washington University, Washington, DC

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April 21st
Diasporas and Post-Conflict Societies: Conflict Entrepreneurs, Competing Interests, or Contributors to Stability and Development?
Hosted by GW-CIBER
Co-Sponsored by GW Diaspora Research Program
The George Washington University, Washington, DC

Analyses of the role of diasporas in security and conflict have concentrated on their support for insurgencies and their contribution to political instability. Their role as potential contributors to stability and development is under-researched. Following a review of what diasporas are and what motivates their interests vis-à-vis the homeland, this paper reviews diasporas’ potential constructive contributions to post-conflict peace and development. These include remittances (both economic and in-kind), human capital, political influence, and philanthropy. The role of diasporas in war-torn societies may be essential to peace and reconstruction owing to the short time horizons of international community support and the particularly salient needs to jump start economic and political systems. The paper concludes with implications for both post-conflict homeland governments and the international community. Given the range of contributions that diasporas can make, both positive and negative, post-conflict homeland governments and the international community ignore diasporas at their peril.

April 18th
Bridging Two Worlds: Incubating Transnational New Ventures
Hosted by GW-CIBER
Co-Sponsored by GW Diaspora Research Program
The George Washington University, Washington, DC

What start-up challenges do transnational entrepreneurs experience? How can business incubators help them overcome the obstacles to securing financial, human, and social capital that they face? Drawing on multi-method fieldwork conducted in October 2007, we present the case study of IntEnt, a Dutch incubator providing services exclusively to transnational entrepreneurs. Employing Eisenhardt’s case-based theory development approach (1989), we leverage case findings to develop theoretical propositions regarding the incubation of transnational ventures. We identify key differences between domestic and transnational incubation, particularly in terms of the incubator’s purpose, stakeholder set, assessment metrics, and services. Implications for theory and future research are discussed.

April 5th
Using Business Cases in the Business Languages Classroom
Hosted by GW-CIBER
The George Washington University, Washington, DC

This workshop aims to introduce techniques for teaching business cases in the business language classroom. Participants will be exposed to the methodology typically used by business schools when they engage students in praxis-oriented business cases. It will specifically focus on teaching sequential mini cases and on productive techniques for integrating video narratives. To learn more about this workshop please click here!

 

March 10th-11th
Oil Price Volatility, Economic Impacts, and Financial Management: Risk-Management Experience, Best Practice, and Outlook
Hosted by GW-CIBER
Co-Sponsored by The World Bank Insitute
The George Washington University, Washington, DC

High and volatile oil prices threaten economies of oil-exporting and oil-importing developing countries, and pose challenges to financial sector stability, growth and poverty. Meanwhile, new players emerged in the oil market such as Sovereign Wealth Funds and oil hedge funds with varying degree of transparency. Policymakers the world over are looking for information and analysis on oil-price dynamics as well as instruments for risk management.

In responding to client demand, the World Bank Institute and George Washington University jointly organized this global finance forum to provide a platform for global policy dialogue, enhance skills on risk management instruments, and look ahead to likely future scenarios. Invited speakers include world renowned economists, prominent experts and strategists from the energy sector, investment banks, sovereign wealth funds, and major multinationals as well as staff from the IMF and World Bank Group. To learn more about the Conference please click here!

March 14th-16th
Kick Off Weekend
Hosted by GW-CIBER
The George Washington University, Washington, DC

The Global Business Project (GBP), which is a graduate-level course designed and developed by a consortium of Centers for International Business Education and Research (CIBERs) to provide a way for students in related disciplines to increase their global business and language competency through guided hands-on business experience in global markets. To learn more about GBP please click here!

 

March 27th
Go Global To Get Ahead: Hear Practical Advice From Experts Who’ve Done It
Hosted by GW-CIBER
The George Washington University, Washington, DC

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May 15th
“Roundtable: How Diasporas Can Affect Development Policy: Transatlantic Perspectives”
Hosted by GW-CIBER
The George Washington University, Washington, DC

Can the unique cultural, social and political capital that diasporas often possess be leveraged to generate more efficient, targeted, and impactful development policies?  What are the impediments and challenges associated with diaspora incorporation into the policymaking process?  What different national models exist for diaspora participation in development policy?  Please join the GW Diaspora Program for an exciting policy roundtable discussion, “How Diasporas Can Affect Development Policy: Transatlantic Perspectives,” where we will explore these interesting questions and issues. Roundtable panelists will include:

• Fantu Cheru, the Nordic Africa Institute, SWEDEN
• Chukwu-Emeka Chikezie, Africa Foundation for Development (AFFORD), UK
• Thomas DeBass, US Agency for International Development (USAID), USA
• Leila Rispens-Noel, OxfamNovib, the NETHERLANDS

The roundtable will be moderated by GW’s Dr. Jennifer Brinkerhoff, Associate Professor of Public Administration and International Affairs.