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CGI 2009
Clinton Global Initiative 2009
PLENARY SESSION:
HUMAN CAPITAL - CREATING GOOD JOBS AND STRONG COMMUNITIES
Thursday, September 24, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ★ Metropolitan Ballroom, 2nd floor
Access to education, health care, and work is an essential foundation for a prosperous community. It is more important than ever in the face of the recession, which has cost 50 million jobs and pushed millions back into poverty. Yet some 180 million children work instead of attending school. Many in school fail to achieve their potential because of the lack of teachers. Even in developed countries, many young people do not get the education they need to succeed in the high-tech knowledge economy that will determine future competitiveness. There are, however, inspiring examples of partnerships between companies, governments, and civic leaders who are building opportunity in a way that makes sound business sense.
PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS:
Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, Queen of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Marilyn Carlson Nelson, Chairman, Carlson
Nicholas D. Kristof, Columnist, The New York Times; Co-Author, “Half the Sky”
Andrew N. Liveris, Chairman and CEO, The Dow Chemical Company
Carlos Slim Helú, Chairman of the Board, Grupo Carso S.A. de C.V.
Hilda L. Solis, United States Secretary of Labor
CGI 2009
Clinton Global Initiative 2009
PLENARY SESSION:
HUMAN CAPITAL - CREATING GOOD JOBS AND STRONG COMMUNITIES
Thursday, September 24, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ★ Metropolitan Ballroom, 2nd floor
Access to education, health care, and work is an essential foundation for a prosperous community. It is more important than ever in the face of the recession, which has cost 50 million jobs and pushed millions back into poverty. Yet some 180 million children work instead of attending school. Many in school fail to achieve their potential because of the lack of teachers. Even in developed countries, many young people do not get the education they need to succeed in the high-tech knowledge economy that will determine future competitiveness. There are, however, inspiring examples of partnerships between companies, governments, and civic leaders who are building opportunity in a way that makes sound business sense.
PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS:
Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, Queen of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Marilyn Carlson Nelson, Chairman, Carlson
Nicholas D. Kristof, Columnist, The New York Times; Co-Author, “Half the Sky”
Andrew N. Liveris, Chairman and CEO, The Dow Chemical Company
Carlos Slim Helú, Chairman of the Board, Grupo Carso S.A. de C.V.
Hilda L. Solis, United States Secretary of Labor