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Established: |
2003 |
Events: |
primarily in Seattle |
Tagline: |
Business leaders working to end poverty.
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URL: |
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About: |
The Initiative for Global Development (IGD), founded in Seattle in 2003, is a national alliance of business leaders that champions effective solutions to global poverty. IGD works to promote poverty reduction by advocating for effective U.S. policies and advancing innovative private sector solutions that expand economic development in poor countries.
Membership is reserved by invitation only and provides a unique opportunity to exchange views with world renowned leaders in the fields of academia, economics and public policy.
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Opportunities: |
Networking Events
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Leaders: |
Sally Jewell (CHAIR), William D. Ruckelshaus (VICE CHAIR), William H. Clapp, Daniel J. Evans, Carleton S. Fiorina, William H. Gates Sr., John M. Shalikashvili, Theodore M. Solso, Richard S. Swanson
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Event Frequency: |
3-6 per year |
Group Management: |
Full-time professional staff |
Venue for Rent: |
No |
Event Calendar: |
For members / supporters only |
Sponsors Welcome: |
Possibly in future |
Job Listings: |
No |
Member Directory: |
Yes - public |
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Popularity: |
350 recorded clickthrus in 2009. |
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887 recorded clickthrus in 2008.
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