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Wednesday November 4, 2009 Upcoming Event What Health Care Innovation Means for Consumers Thursday, November 05, 20092:00 PM to 3:30 PMWashington, DC Health care innovation, done right, creates opportunities for consumers to control their own health records, rate physicians and hospitals, learn from other patients and focus on positive health outcomes. On November 5, Brookings will host a policy forum to discuss the ways in which digital technology can empower patients and enhance the quality of the American health care system. The U.S. Should Encourage Structural Transformation Strategies in Africa Ernest Aryeetey, November 03, 2009 The U.S. Deputy Secretary of Treasury, Neal Wolin, is currently on a visit to three African nations—Rwanda, Tanzania and South Africa. In these countries he will meet with senior government officials “to discuss strategies to reduce poverty and drive economic growth in the region.” Following on the heels of President Obama’s and Secretary Clinton’s recent trips to the continent, this trip further demonstrates the commitment by the current administration to African development issues. Treasury has indicated that the deputy secretary will focus on areas of interest including food security and sustainable agriculture-led growth through country-led strategies, as well as interest in helping develop infrastructure, strengthening the financial sector and improving the investment climate. Comments (2)
Wednesday November 4, 2009
Thursday, November 05, 20092:00 PM to 3:30 PMWashington, DC
Health care innovation, done right, creates opportunities for consumers to control their own health records, rate physicians and hospitals, learn from other patients and focus on positive health outcomes. On November 5, Brookings will host a policy forum to discuss the ways in which digital technology can empower patients and enhance the quality of the American health care system.
Ernest Aryeetey, November 03, 2009
The U.S. Deputy Secretary of Treasury, Neal Wolin, is currently on a visit to three African nations—Rwanda, Tanzania and South Africa. In these countries he will meet with senior government officials “to discuss strategies to reduce poverty and drive economic growth in the region.” Following on the heels of President Obama’s and Secretary Clinton’s recent trips to the continent, this trip further demonstrates the commitment by the current administration to African development issues. Treasury has indicated that the deputy secretary will focus on areas of interest including food security and sustainable agriculture-led growth through country-led strategies, as well as interest in helping develop infrastructure, strengthening the financial sector and improving the investment climate.
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