Over the past couple of years foreign direct investment to Pakistan has lagged.  Weak performance in the World Bank’s Doing Business ranking reveals the fragility of institutions, lax regulatory enforcement, and an overall policy framework that is not very business-friendly.  This panel will analyze these issues and examine creative strategies to empower the private sector, sustain broadbased economic progress and promote peace in Pakistan.

Environment;  Economics

  Haiti's reconstruction presents challenges and opportunities. How are international efforts contributing to lasting stability and growth?  Experts addressed these questions and identified key issues on the horizon for Haiti.   

Maritime security adds an extra dimension to security sector reform (SSR).  All the aspects of land SSR apply, but there is an additional need for capacity and resources to counter threats of piracy, terrorism, pollution and trafficking.

Global Policy;  Environment;  Economics

In recent years, the United Nations has emerged as an indispensible actor in Iraq, implementing a broad mandate which includes political dialogue and national reconciliation, electoral support, regional dialogue and humanitarian relief and reconstruction. As the U.S. role in Iraq diminishes, the U.N. and other international partners will be looked at to take on even greater responsibility. USIP hosted a stimulating discussion on the U.N.’s role in Iraq, Iraq’s political process and ongoing go...

U.S. attempts in Iraq and Afghanistan have been unsuccessful in training local police to deal with insurgency, terrorism and criminal violence. How are effective, accountable, and legitimate police forces crafted in conflict states?

Education & Training

The death of former Nigerian President Umaru Yar’Adua on May 5, and the transfer of power to his deputy, current President Goodluck Jonathan, has brought an end to a period of drift and dismay in Nigeria. Yet the uncertainty persists. What strategies are there for advancing growth, governance and security in this pivotal country as it approaches its 50th anniversary of independence on October 1, 2010?

Conflict Analysis & Prevention

This event is rescheduled from its original time on April 20. A multiethnic panel of distinguished politicians serving in Bosnia-Herzegovina’s three legislatures will offer their views on the current situation, strategies to address existing conflicts, and the domestic and international factors shaping the country’s future.  These factors include the role of the international community, upcoming general elections and the public’s appetite for change, the policies of neighboring countries, an...

Mediation, Negotiation & Dialogue

This program provided an overview of what we know about the mental health and psychosocial impacts of armed conflict.  The panel discussed implications for programming, policy, evaluation, and human rights, and how that current knowledge can be put into practice.