Most of you have probably heard of the recent political unrest caused by the results of parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova - the country where I am from. Check here and here and here for updates on the situation. The biggest lesson from Moldova is that poverty, economic stagnation, state corruption and lack of development opportunities for its growing generations can undermine any progress in buiding a strong democracy based on rule of law. The government messed with the electoral system and rights and, as a result, lost its credibility. Well, at least, in the eyes of the country's youngest generations.
How to deal with such a situation? Where should change come from? Is Moldova a typical case in the global political and economic environment?
I hope to find some insights at an upcoming event in New York City - The Georgetown University Global Forum - on April 17. The second annual Georgetown Global Forum will bring together leaders from key sectors to share successful strategies for addressing some of the world's most pressing challenges, including poverty, access to education and global health. The Forum will showcase the ways in which governments, corporations, NGOs and philanthropists are working in new ways and in increased partnership to create meaningful programs designed to alleviate suffering and assist developing societies.
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