Topics to be Addressed April 8 – April 9, 2010

The conference is designed for corporations who are currently, or are interested in, investing in education globally. With the help of businesses, country officials and NGOs and other thought leaders, we will outline many of the macro themes necessary to understand the position of education in the global marketplace to give the action strategies outlined in the sessions context. Successful public-private partnerships will be highlighted to give you first–hand information on how to establish similar programs. Speakers will demonstrate how these programs are integral to corporate social responsibility (CSR) needs; and illustrate how these investments are critical to workforce preparedness around the world and to advancing the international marketplace.

Specific topics to be discussed include:

• Understanding educational systems/programs in specific countries/regions — what are their systems, needs, programs that have worked, lessons learned, etc.
• Targeting Population Segments — Girls Education &mdash using company influence to make or improve opportunities for girls to attend, complete and succeed in school
• Developing 21st Century Skills — what skills in addition to the traditional subjects must be taught for students to be successful
• Math and Science Education — how these basic skills are fundamental to educational success in all countries