Global Financial Crisis Dinner

GREAT DECISIONS DISCUSSION DINNERS

The Global Financial Crisis

 Postponed!  The volcano is interrupting our programming...

“The global financial crisis that began in late 2007 revealed major deficiencies in the regulation of markets and institutions all of which came perilously close to collapse. Emergency measures to prevent a full collapse of the global financial system have led to mixed results. How will governments and the world community respond to this challenge?"

This evening program is an opportunity for Council members and their guests to get together for an in-depth discussion of a "Great Decisions" topic, based on background material prepared by the Foreign Policy Association. Each discussion group is facilitated by an experienced Council facilitator and will be hosted by a World Affairs Council member at their private home. Dinner will be provided at the Host's home.

 Carpooling will be available from Portland.

Moderator Biography: Clifford Gilpin

Clifford has previously served on the Council's board for six years, including the position of 2nd Vice President, and is currently chairman of the Program Committee. From September 2006-June 2008 he served as interim co-Executive Director. He holds a Ph.D from Columbia University and his professional background is in education planning. Clifford was on the staff of the World Bank for 22 years and held several operations assignments in the Africa and East Asia regions before becoming director of the Bank's staff training program. Since moving to Maine he has been a consultant trainer and professional coach and is currently a trustee of the Falmouth Memorial Library. Clifford and his wife, Susan, are living in a house they built in Falmouth that is designed to be LEED-certified.

Reservations are on a space-available basis, and payment must be received prior to the event.