12:30 PM
Belfer, Weil Town Hall, Lobby Level
Harvard Kennedy School

In recent years, governments, development banks, private sector investors, and foundations have all paid increased attention to efforts made to increase private sector investment in sustainable cities - in particular, how to improve the social and environmental performance of the built environment for marginalized communities. This seminar will focus on the conditions necessary for usefully leveraging private sector capital to social benefit and actions that the public sector is taking to promote such investment. It will highlight the diverse circumstances in developed and emerging markets which must be taken into account when addressing private investment in sustainable cities.  

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Mali After the Coup: A Panel Discussion

Wednesday, Nov 28 2012

11:30 AM
Sheer Room, Fay House
10 Garden Street, Cambridge MA

In this panel discussion and brown-bag lunch, Malian journalist Adam Thiam, of Le Republicain, and historian Gregory Mann, of Columbia University, will discuss the political situation in Mali and its global implications. They will offer observations about the multiple challenges that face Mali, including the effects of political instability on the economy and society. Ingrid Monson-a Radcliffe Institute fellow and a professor in the music department and the African and African American studies department-will moderate the panel.

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