Calendar of events / Countries / United States
- April 24, 2008—April 25, 2008. Conference on International Macro-Finance
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The International Monetary Fund and the World Economy and Finance Research Programme of the UK Economic and Social Research Council will hold a conference on international macro-finance at the IMF headquarters in Washington, DC, on April 24-25, 2008. The conference will provide a forum to present recent theoretical and empirical research narrowing the gap between "open-economy macro" and "finance" approaches to international financial issues. This conference aims at stimulating the innovation process and its diffusion to the analysis of relevant policy issues. Possible topics using this new approach include (but are not restricted to): - Monetary policy and asset prices in an open economy; - Policies for managing capital flows; - Global liquidity and credit risk; - International risk sharing and financial markets; - General equilibrium international portfolio models; - Reserve management and sovereign wealth funds; - Exchange rates and financial markets.
More information…Type: Summit/Conferences Organizers: International organizations, Academia Participants: International Organizations, Academia, Government(s) Theme: Economic Reforms Countries: United States Locations: United States Open press: Yes - April 22, 2008. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received US under secretary of state
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Yesterday, Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received Reuben Jeffery, the U.S. Under Secretary for Economic, Energy and Agricultural Affairs and Coordinator for International Energy Issues. As the US under secretary of state noted, the US sees great opportunities in cooperation with Turkmenistan in providing global energy security. Having appreciated Turkmenistan's energy policy, including the strategy of development of the national fuel and energy sector, Reuben Jeffery said US businessmen demonstrated high interest and readiness to establish mutually beneficial partnership in the oil and gas sphere. In general, the sides outlined specific areas of cooperation and stressed the need to boost the Turkmen-American dialogue and attract extensively the US companies' experience and technologies to implementing joint projects, the Turkmen State News Agency (TDH) reports.
More information...Type: Meetings Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: United States Locations: Turkmenistan Open press: No - April 21, 2008. UN, US and Europe high-rank officials to visit Ashgabat next week
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At a government meeting yesterday, Turkmen vice prime minister, foreign minister Rashid Meredov reported on the schedule of foreign delegations' visits to Ashgabat next week as well as on preparations for the Turkmen president's forthcoming visit to Afghanistan. According to the minister, President of the UN General Assembly Srjan Kerim; US deputy secretary of state for economics, energy and agriculture Ruben Jeffery; and Lithuanian prime minister Gediminas Kirkilas will arrive in the Turkmen capital in the coming days. As part of the visit, the high-rank guests will hold talks on various issues of cooperation, the Turkmen State News Agency (TDH) said.
More information...Type: Meetings Organizers: Government, UN Agency Participants: UN Agencies, Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: European Union countries, United States, Turkmenistan Locations: Turkmenistan Open press: No - March 31, 2008. Call for papers for 2008 ASIS&T International Paper Contest
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The Special Interest Group on International Information Issues (SIG-III) of the American Society for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is pleased to announce its ninth competition for papers to be submitted for the 2008 Annual Meeting, which will take place in Columbus, Ohio, October 24-29, 2008. The theme of this year’s paper contest is: “People Transforming Information – Information Transforming People“. Only papers by a principal author who is a citizen of, and resides in a developing country are eligible. Winners in the 2004-2007 contests are not eligible. The papers should be original, unpublished, and ONLY in English. We encourage submissions from librarians, information and network specialists, and educators involved in the creation, representation, maintenance, exchange, discovery, delivery, and use of digital information. Authors are invited to submit manuscripts, not to exceed 5,000 words, by March 31, 2008, to jjeng@njcu.edu, preferably as Microsoft Word attachments.
More information…Type: Exhibitions/Contest Theme: ICT for Development Countries: United States Locations: United States Open press: Yes - March 17, 2008. Assistance Agreement within the framework of Millennium Challenge Account Threshold Program between Kyrgyzstan and USA was signed in Bishkek
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A ceremony of signing the agreement on assistance within the framework of Millennium Challenge Account Threshold Program between Kyrgyzstan and USA took place at the Government House of Kyrgyzstan. The agreement was signed by head of the presidential administration of Kyrgyzstan Medet Sadyrkulov and director of USAID Office in Central Asia William Frej.
More information…Type: Campaign Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Kyrgyzstan, United States Locations: Kyrgyzstan Open press: Yes - February 13, 2008. US energy experts discuss feasibility study for electrical projects in Tajikistan
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Three energy experts from the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) completed a weeklong visit to Dushanbe where they consulted with the Government of Tajikistan and private sector to decide whether to recommend a feasibility study of an integrated coal mine and power generation project at the at the Fon Yagnob Coal Field. The feasibility study could help Tajikistan attract potential investors interested in implementing the project. The team met with representatives of the Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Energy and Industry, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Bank of Tajikistan, the Barqi Tojik national electric company, coal companies, the Aga Khan Foundation, SomonCapital, the World Bank, and other international financial institutions. The team also evaluated the potential benefit of a feasibility study of the Pamir 2 Project of the Aga Khan Foundation, which includes the 60 to 100 megawatt Sonobod hydro-electric power projects and distribution of electricity in both Tajikistan and Afghanistan. Based on the reports and recommendations of the USTDA team, USTDA will decide whether to solicit grant proposals for feasibility studies for the coal and hydro-electric projects.
More information…Type: Campaign Theme: Economic Reforms Countries: Tajikistan, United States Locations: Tajikistan Open press: Yes - February 12, 2008. Kazakh PM, Assistant US Secretary of State discussed cooperation
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Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Karim Massimov met with Assistant US Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher in “Ukimet Uyi”. The sides discussed a number of issues on development of cooperation between Kazakhstan and the US and widening of economic interaction between the two states.
More information…Type: Meetings Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Kazakhstan, United States Locations: Kazakhstan Open press: Yes - January 31, 2008. President of Turkmenistan received the US State Department coordinator for Eurasia energy diplomacy
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Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received the US State Department coordinator for Eurasia energy diplomacy, Ambassador Steven Mann, who arrived in Ashgabat. During the meeting, the sides discussed the major areas and prospects for Turkmen-US cooperation at the current stage. The sides also exchanged views on a number of issues of mutual interest. The issue of partnership in the fuel and energy sector was paid particular attention at the talks. In this context, Steven Mann said the US leading companies were highly interested in establishing close business contacts with Turkmenistan.
More information…Type: Meetings Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Turkmenistan, United States Locations: Turkmenistan Open press: Yes - January 28, 2008. Tajik Speaker, US DCM discussed cooperation issues
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Saydullo Khairulloyev, Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament), met with Tom Hushek, Deputy Chief of Mission, US Embassy in Dushanbe. In the course of the talks Tajik speaker briefed US diplomat on activity of the Tajik professional parliament. Khairulloyev noted that Tajikistan is interested in having mutually beneficial cooperation with the United States, which has great opportunities to expand and strengthen bilateral relations. Mr. Hushek, for his part, noted that his country is ready to develop and strengthen relations of friendship and cooperation with Tajikistan.
More information…Type: Campaign Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Tajikistan, United States Locations: Tajikistan Open press: Yes - January 25, 2008. Kyrgyzstan counts on Kyrgyz-U.S. economic cooperation extension
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Kyrgyzstan counts on Kyrgyz-U.S. economic cooperation extension. The Prime Minister Igor Chudinov emphasized it at the meeting with the Ambassador of the United States of America to the Kyrgyz Republic Marie L. Yovanovitch at the Government house. Business sector, which accounts for more than 40 percent of Kyrgyzstan’s GDP, is growing, the Prime Minister said.
More information…Type: Meetings Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Kyrgyzstan, United States Locations: Kyrgyzstan Open press: Yes - January 25, 2008. Uzbek President received Commander of U.S. Central Command
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President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov received the Admiral William J. Fallon, the Commander of the U.S. Central Command at Oqsaroy residence in Tashkent. During a meeting, issues representing mutual interest, on strengthening of regional security, stabilization of situation in Afghanistan, fight against the international terrorism, drug trafficking, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and other modern threats were discussed. The sides also talked about the condition of reforms made by Uzbekistan on democratization and liberalization of society, to maintain the rights and freedoms of people.
More information…Type: Meetings Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Uzbekistan, United States Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: Yes - January 24, 2008. U.S. Congress allots $15 mln for drug control in Kyrgyzstan
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The U.S. Congress has approved the initiative of granting $15mln for drug trafficking control in Kyrgyzstan. The United States consider drug trafficking control in Kyrgyzstan to be one of the prior issues. The Congress’s decision has proven it.
More information...Type: Campaign Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: United States, Kyrgyzstan Locations: United States Open press: Yes - January 22, 2008. Some US companies express wish to participate in consortium for completing construction of Roghun HPS: FM
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Last year, relations of Tajikistan with the far abroad countries were developing with a particular focus on more efficient use of existing opportunities, Foreign Minister remarked at a news conference in Dushanbe. Asked about the possibility of participation of foreign companies in the consortium for completing construction of the Roghun hydroelectric power station (HPS), the minister said that preparation of documents on creation of such a consortium was under way. “Some American companies have expressed wish to participate in this consortium,” Zarifi said. However, he refrained from naming those companies.
More information…Type: Press-Conference Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s), Foreign Organizations Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Tajikistan, United States Locations: Tajikistan Open press: Yes - January 21, 2008. Kazakh PM held a number of meetings in Georgia
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Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Karim Massimov held a number of bilateral meetings in Tbilisi. In particular, the Kazakh PM met with President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili, head of the Georgian Government Lado Gurgenidze, NATO Secretary General's Special Representative Robert Simmons, OSCE Secretary General Marc Perrin de Brichambaut and US Trade Minister Carlos Gutierrez.
More information…Type: Meetings Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Georgia, Kazakhstan, United States Locations: Georgia Open press: Yes - January 14, 2008. Kazakh Secretary of State, head of Central Asia-Caucasus Institute held meeting
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Kazakhstan’s Secretary of State Kanat Saudabayev and Frederic Starr, the Research Professor, head of the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute, discussed cooperation issues. The parties considered issues of regional security, further interaction of Kazakhstan with the countries of Central Asia and the US.
More information…Type: Meetings Theme: Other Countries: Kazakhstan, United States Locations: Kazakhstan Open press: Yes - January 11, 2008. US Senator Richard Lugar visits Turkmenistan
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A delegation led by a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Senator Richard Lugar arrived in Ashgabat. During the two-day visit the guests will be received at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the State Agency for Hydrocarbon Resources Management and Use under President of Turkmenistan, visit the Ghaudan-Bajigiran post control and participate in the Memorial Day events. President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov is expected to receive Senator.
More information…Type: Meetings Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Turkmenistan, United States Locations: Turkmenistan Open press: Yes - January 9, 2008—January 12, 2008. Call for papers: Global Conference on Business and Finance (GCBF)
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The Conference, sponsored by The Institute for Business and Finance Research, LLC, will be held on January 9-12, 2008 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii. Theoretical, empirical and applied papers in all areas of business, finance, marketing, management, accounting, MIS, public administration, economics, tourism, business education and related fields are welcomed. Papers do not need to be global in nature. Both English and Spanish language sessions will be offered. An internet session will be offered for those unable to make the trip to Hawaii.
More information…Type: Summit/Conferences Organizers: Academia Participants: Academia, Government(s), Private Sector Theme: Other Countries: United States Locations: United States Open press: Yes - December 19, 2007. US highly values Kazakhstan's efforts to support OSCE - US Secretary of State
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The US highly values Kazakhstan's efforts to support OSCE, said during the phone talk with the State Secretary of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kanat Saudabayev, the US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice. During the talk "parties have discussed important issues of bilateral relations and international cooperation.
More information...Type: Campaign Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Kazakhstan, United States Locations: Kazakhstan Open press: Yes - December 19, 2007. Application Fees for Non-Immigrant Visas to Increase on January 1, 2008
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Effective January 1, 2008, the application fee for a U.S. nonimmigrant visa will increase from $100 to $131. This increase allows the Department of State to recover the costs of security and other enhancements to the non-immigrant visa application process. Applicants who paid the prior $100 application fee before January 1 will be processed only if they are scheduled and appear for a visa interview before January 31. Applicants who paid the prior $100 application fee and appear for visa interviews after January 31, 2008 must pay the difference -- $31 -- before they will be interviewed.
More information...Type: Campaign Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Other Countries: United States Locations: United States Open press: Yes - December 17, 2007. Kyrgyz-US consultations on cooperation issues to be held early next year
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Acting minister of foreign affairs of Kyrgyzstan Ednan Karabaev and US Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch discussed issues of preparation for upcoming Kyrgyz-US consultations, which will take place at the beginning of the next year. The main attention was paid to development of a program on expanding cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and USA, which includes four components: interaction in political and economic fields, issues of security and regional partnership.
More information…Type: Campaign Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Kyrgyzstan, United States Locations: Kyrgyzstan Open press: Yes
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