One of the most inspiring events I've attended in past years was the 2010 Clinton Global Initiative meeting. It's a unique environment where heads of state, government and business leaders, scholars, and NGO directors come together "to analyze pressing global challenges, discuss the most effective solutions, and build lasting partnerships that enable them to create positive social change." Members at last years meeting made close to 300 new commitments on issues involving economic empowerment, energy and the environment, education, global health, and more. Since launching CGI, they have put $63 billion toward improving nearly 300 million lives in over 170 countries. In other words, CGI demonstrates that we are truly becoming a global community.
Today President Clinton announced the Fourth Annual Clinton Global Initiative University Meeting, which will take place at the UC San Diego from April 1-3.Approximately 1,000 students will come together from all over the world to meet ...
