One year after Haiti's earthquake, a contested presidential election, the return of Baby Doc Duvalier, and problems with redevelopment hobble the country's efforts to rebuild, says Haitian philanthropist Jacques-Philippe Piverger.

Whatever change follows Egypt's political turbulence, any new government will have to confront the country's rampant unemployment, cronyism, and other factors impeding growth and development, in addition to constitutional reform, says CFR's Isobel Coleman.

James D. Wolfensohn, chairman of Wolfensohn & Company, LLC, reflects on the highlights of his career including how his career began, his tenure as president of the World Bank, and the importance of community development.

James D. Wolfensohn, chairman of Wolfensohn & Company, LLC, reflects on the highlights of his career including how his career began, his tenure as president of the World Bank, and the importance of community development.

Charles Kenny of the Center for Global Development writes that despite a large amount of foreign aide and structural reforms, Egypt was still unable to provide viable employment opportunities for their youth.

Gayle Tzemach Lemmon examines women-owned business in Afghanistan.

Dora Beszterczey and Shannon K. O'Neil say the best crime fighting strategy in Latin America may be improving economic opportunities for all.

Lael Brainard, undersecretary for international affairs at the U.S. Department of Treasury, outlines the discussion between President Obama and President Hu Jintao, as well as the effect of the financial regulatory reform on the international agenda at the treasury for the upcoming year.

This meeting was part of the C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics.

These teaching notes, by author and CFR Senior Fellow John Campbell, feature discussion questions and additional projects for educators to supplement the use of the CFR book Nigeria: Dancing on the Brink in the classroom. In this book, Ambassador Campbell examines the country's postcolonial past and offers policy options for the United States to help promote political, social, and economic development in Nigeria.

Jose W. Fernandez, Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy and Business Affairs, discusses the need to emphasize development as economic growth with social inclusion. During a recession, efforts should focus on the intersection of business and development, or how to foster growth"while making a buck," according to Secretary Fernandez.

Jose W. Fernandez, assistant secretary of state for economic, energy, and business affairs, discusses the need for elites and governments in developing countries to pay their share, as well as the development goals of the U.S. Department of State.

Isobel Coleman says investing in midwifery programs gives Haiti's next generation a chance.

Can Haiti rebuild better, with improved stability and prosperity? Four top experts stress different approaches to enable Haitians to rebuild and sustain their economy and public sector.

The story of a young entrepreneur whose business created jobs and hope for women in her Kabul, Afghanistan, neighborhood during the Taliban years.

Isobel Coleman and Charles Landow discuss how lack of good governance in Africa condemns millions to poverty and fails to unleash the continent's great potential.

To keep its edge in technological innovation against India and China, the United States must focus on open immigration policies, strengthening political and social networks, and more, says CFR's Adam Segal.

Increasing inequality in the United States has long been attributed to unstoppable market forces.

Jagdish Bhagwati argues that Indian policymakers should augment the economic reforms of the early 1990s, not reverse them as the misguided progressives urge.

Jagdish Bhagwati compares the growth prospects of India and China.

Lawrence H. Summers, director of the National Economic Council, remarks on volatile currency exchange rates, unstable European markets, and the negative effects of financial policy on organic economic growth.

This session was part of CFR's Stephen C. Friedheim Symposium on Global Economics which was made possible through generous support from Stephen C. Freidheim.