The White House and the world : a global development agenda for the next U.S. president

The White House And The World Shows How Modest Changes In U.s. Policies Could Greatly Improve The Lives Of Poor People In Developing Countries, Thus Fostering Greater Stability, Security And Prosperity Globally And At Home. Center For Global Development Experts Offer Fresh Perspectives And Practical Advice On Trade Policy, Migration, Foreign Aid, Climate Change, And More. In An Introductory Essay, Cgd President Nancy Birdsall Explains Why And How The Next U.s. President Must Lead In The Creation Of A Better, Safer World.--jacket. Righting The Three-legged Stool : Why Global Development Matters For Americans And What The Next President Should Do About It / Nancy Birdsall -- Harnessing U.s. Technology And Business. Healthy Foreign Policy : Bringing Coherence To The Global Health Agenda / Ruth Levine -- Global Warming : An Opportunity For Greatness / David Wheeler -- Power And Roads For Africa : What The United States Can Do / Vijaya Ramachandran -- Foreign Direct Investment And Development / Theodore Moran -- Getting The Focus Right : U.s. Leadership In The Fight Against Global Corruption / Dennis De Tray And Theodore Moran -- Integration In The Americas : One Idea For Plan B / Nancy Lee -- Better Trade And Migration Policies. U.s. Trade Policy And Global Development / Kimberly Ann Elliott -- Tripping Over Health : U.s. Policy On Patents And Drug Access In Developing Countries / Carsten Fink And Kimberly Ann Elliott -- Don't Close The Golden Door : Making Immigration Policy Work For Development / Michael Clemens And Sami Bazzi -- Aid And Security. Modernizing U.s. Foreign Assistance For The Twenty-first Century / Sheila Herrling And Steve Radelet -- Opportunities For Presidential Leadership On Aids : From An Emergency Plan To A Sustainable Policy / Mead Over -- U.s. Policy Toward Fragile States : An Integrated Approach To Security And Development / Stewart Patrick -- Aid For Education : More Bang For The Buck / Kate Vyborny And Nancy Birdsall. Nancy Birdsall, Editor. Includes Bibliographical References. The last few years have seen a steep decline in the perceived legitimacy of U.S. policies and values in the world. How will the next American president regain the country's power and influence so that it is capable of tackling the global challenges of the 21st century? The White House and the World explores areas where changes in U.S. policies can conceivably improve the lives of the poor in developing countries, thereby not only protecting our own national security but also restoring America's credibility in the world. In selected essays, Center for Global Development fellows explore a range of topics such as trade policy, migration, foreign aid, and climate change and offer practical recommendations for effective change to the next president. Authors and topics include Michael Clemens on migration, Dennis de Tray on corruption, Kimberly Elliott on trade, Ruth Levine on health, Theodore Moran on private investment, Mead Over on HIV/AIDS, Stewart Patrick on fragile states, Steve Radelet on foreign assistance, Vijaya Ramachandran on development in Africa, and David Wheeler on climate change. Each day brings fresh evidence that Americans' well-being is linked to the lives of others around the world as never before. Accelerating advances in technology and the creation of new knowledge offer undreamed-of opportunities. Yet global poverty, inequality, disease and the threat of rapid climate change threaten our hopes. How will the next U.S. president tackle these global challenges? The White House and the World shows how modest changes in U.S. policies could greatly improve the lives of poor people in developing countries, thus fostering greater stability, security and prosperity globally and at home. Center for Global Development experts offer fresh perspectives and practical advice on trade policy, migration, foreign aid, climate change and more. In an introductory essay, CGD President Nancy Birdsall explains why and how the next U.S. president must lead in the creation of a better, safer world. The Voice of America features CGD's new book The White House and the World: A Global Development Agenda for the Next U.S. President in a 5-part series of interviews with CGD's experts