FORMER U.S. VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN TO ADDRESS INAUGURAL CONCORDIA EUROPE SUMMIT IN ATHENS
April 25, 2017, Athens – Concordia, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that builds partnerships for social impact, will welcome former Vice President of the United States, recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom and leader of the new Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement at the University of Pennsylvania, Joe Biden, to address the […]
UVA Darden, Concordia and U.S. Department of State Secretary’s Office of Global Partnerships Extend Application Deadline for 2017 Public-Private Partnership Award
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia — 31 March 2017 — The University of Virginia Darden School of Business Institute for Business in Society, Concordia and the U.S. Department of State Secretary’s Office of Global Partnerships today extended the application deadline for the P3 Impact Award, which recognizes exemplary public-private partnerships (P3s) from around the world. The original deadline […]
Concordia Welcomes Jane Harman, Director, President & CEO of the Woodrow Wilson Center, to Leadership Council
Congresswoman Harman brings with her a wealth of experience in international relations & government affairs, as well as an extensive leadership background in both the public and private sector. Harman’s prominent career includes nine terms as U.S. Representative for California’s 36th Congressional District. She is widely recognized as an expert at the nexus of national […]
Natalie Dabney, Senior Associate at ideas42, Joins Concordia’s Board of Directors
Natalie Dabney is a Senior Associate at ideas42, a nonprofit that uses behavioral economics to design solutions to difficult social problems. Her primary focus areas include economic mobility, education, and family planning. Ms. Dabney commented, “I am thrilled to rejoin Concordia’s efforts to leverage the power of partnerships and move the needle on persistent social […]
These Entrepreneurs Want to Take the Place of the Clinton Global Initiative
By Zoë Henry It’s been nearly 10 years since Ankur Jain, then an undergraduate at Wharton, founded the Kairos Society, an international organization dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship. And while the group can count many high-profile startups among its membership–mattress company Casper being one–Kairos has never truly had skin in the game, until now. On Thursday, Jain and his partner and […]
The CGI annual meeting is no more. Can anyone fill the gap?
This article was originally published by Devex here. The opening of the U.N. General Assembly’s 72nd session in September may now seem far in the hazy future, but already dates are set for some of the sideline conferences and events — such as the Concordia Summit and Climate Week NYC — that routinely attract global development […]
The Coca-Cola Company’s Muhtar Kent Joins Concordia Leadership Council
With an extensive leadership background and experience working among executives at the highest level of the private sector, Mr. Kent will bring an innovative and engaging presence to the Leadership Council. “Having participated in the Concordia Summit in the past, I have witnessed their impactful work firsthand. I am proud to join them as they […]
Department of State Announces Global Partnerships Week 2017
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release March 3, 2017 MEDIA NOTE Department of State Announces Global Partnerships Week 2017 The U.S. Department of State is proud to announce the launch of Global Partnerships Week 2017 (GPW) which runs March 6-12, 2017 and celebrates the critical role public-private partnerships (P3s) play […]
Former Colombian Presidents Uribe and Pastrana to Give Remarks on Regional Challenges at Concordia Americas Summit
February 21, 2017, Bogotá – Concordia, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that builds partnerships for social impact, will provide a platform for former Colombian Presidents and Concordia Leadership Council Members Álvaro Uribe Vélez and Andrés Pastrana Arango to offer strategic insights on a range of issues facing Latin America, including the implementation of the Colombian peace […]
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos to Give Closing Remarks at the Concordia Americas Summit in Bogotá
February 17, 2017, Bogotá – Concordia, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that builds partnerships for social impact, will host Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos at the Concordia Americas Summit in Bogotá on Tuesday, February 21. Concordia’s first major convening on international soil, the Americas Summit is an exclusive event being held in partnership with the Instituto […]
Concordia Announces 10 Programming Pipelines Aiming to Address Global Challenges
Concordia’s Director of Programming Donniell Silva on Debut of 10 New Programming Pipelines Over the past six years, Concordia has become the preeminent global hub for public-private partnerships in addressing the world’s most pressing issues. As such, we recognize the magnitude of the challenges facing global society, and we remain committed to delivering action-oriented programming […]