The White House and the World: A Global Development Agenda for the Next U.S. President - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1933286245 ISBN 13: 9781933286242

Publisher: Center for Global Development, 2008

Synopsis

The last few years have seen a steep decline in the perceived legitimacy of U.S. policies and values in the world. How will the next American president regain the countrys power and influence so that it is capable of tackling the global challenges of the 21st century?
The White House and the World explores areas where changes in U.S. policies can conceivably improve the lives of the poor in developing countries, thereby not only protecting our own national security but also restoring Americas credibility in the world. In selected essays, Center for Global Development fellows explore a range of topics such as trade policy, migration, foreign aid, and climate change and offer practical recommendations for effective change to the next president.
Authors and topics include Michael Clemens on migration, Dennis de Tray on corruption, Kimberly Elliott on trade, Ruth Levine on health, Theodore Moran on private investment, Mead Over on HIV/AIDS, Stewart Patrick on fragile states, Steve Radelet on foreign assistance, Vijaya Ramachandran on development in Africa, and David Wheeler on climate change.

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About the Author

Nancy Birdsall is the founding president of the Center for Global Development, USA. Prior to launching the center, Birdsall was senior associate and director of the Economic Reform Project at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. From 1993 to 1998, Birdsall was executive vice president of the Inter-American Development Bank, USA.

Edition details

• Publisher: Center for Global Development
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1933286245
• ISBN 13: 9781933286242
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 220
• Editor: Birdsall Nancy