Global Health Events
Asia's Growing Crisis of Floods and Droughts
October 19, 2010 // 12:00pm — 2:00pm
China Environment Forum
The Greater Himalayas, whose glaciers supply seasonal water flows to some 40 percent of the world's population, are a climate change hot spot. Panelists at this event co-sponsored by Asia Society and China Environment Forum address the many threats that melting glaciers pose to Asia.
A New Approach to Social Policy: Measuring Access to Opportunity
September 30, 2010 // 12:30pm — 2:30pm
Latin American Program
This seminar explored the Human Opportunity Index, designed to measure difference in access within and among countries of the region.
Book Launch: The Tenth Parallel: Dispatches from the Fault Line Between Christianity and Islam
September 16, 2010 // 4:00pm — 6:00pm
Middle East Program
The latitudinal tenth parallel — located 700 miles above the equator — constitutes a "faith-based fault line" between Islam and Christianity, said Eliza Griswold at the launch of her latest book.
Improving Monitoring, Transparency, and Accountability for Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health
September 08, 2010 // 10:00am — 12:00pm
Global Health Initiative
Panelists discuss strategies for improving maternal health evaluation methods while balancing the interests of donors and beneficiaries during the seventh meeting of the Advancing Policy Dialogue on Maternal Health series.
Women in Developing Countries: Sowing the Seeds for the Future
July 30, 2010 // 12:00pm — 1:15pm
Wilson Center on the Hill
Two leading experts detail the challenges and opportunities for women in developing countries, as well as how the United States can create a new, more effective development policy that recognizes the key role of women.
The Impact of Maternal Mortality and Morbidity on Economic Development
July 29, 2010 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
Global Health Initiative
The sixth meeting of the Advancing Policy Dialogue on Maternal Health Series addresses the economic impact of maternal mortality, and provides evidence of the need for increased investment in maternal health.
Meeting the Health Challenge of Urban Poverty and Slums
July 20, 2010 // 12:00pm — 1:15pm
Wilson Center on the Hill
The rapid urbanization of the developing world has brought the growth of slums and increases in urban poverty. Two leading experts examined how non-health- specific programs in urban areas such as housing, water and sanitation, infrastructure improvements and micro finance can improve the health conditions in slums.
Defusing the Bomb: Overcoming Pakistan's Population Challenge
June 09, 2010 // 9:00am — 4:30pm
Asia Program
According to UN mid-range projections for Pakistan, the country's population—currently about 185 million—will rise to 335 million by 2050. Experts examine both the challenges and opportunities of Pakistan's demographics.
Improving Transportation and Referral for Maternal Health
May 20, 2010 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
Global Health Initiative
As part of the Maternal Health Dialogue Series, experts discuss their experiences, and share lessons, challenges, and recommendations for improving transportation and referral for maternal health.
Coffee and Contraception: Combining Agribusiness and Community Health Projects in Rwanda
May 06, 2010 // 12:00pm — 2:00pm
Environmental Change and Security Program
Population, health, and environment expert Irene Kitzantides discusses her time in Rwanda as a USAID Global Health Fellow. She emphasizes the importance of community-based approaches; the advantages of integrating cross-cutting activities at the outset; and the need for strong monitoring and evaluation systems to measure outcomes.