April 2, 2008
The economic potential of globalization may ultimately depend on the international mobility of highly talented individuals who transfer and circulate knowledge and skills. Examples are seen throughout the globe of these skilled individuals utilizing ideas, capital and innovation to contribute to new technologies and business creation, both in their own countries and abroad. In today's globalized economy, the concept of "brain drain" is given a fresh look when highlighting the positive impacts of talent mobility on development.
On April 2, Global Economy and Development at Brookings will host the release of a new publication, The International Mobility of Talent Types, Causes, and Development Impact Track (Oxford University Press, 2008), in coordination with the World Institute for Development Economics Research of the United Nations University. Panelists will discuss the main determinants and development impact of talent mobility and how there is much to gain within the global economy if it is effectively managed. Experts include: Andres Solimano, AnnaLee Saxenian, Michael Clemens and Danny Leipziger. Brookings Nonresident Fellow Neil G. Ruiz will provide introductory remarks and moderate the discussion.
After the program, panelists will take audience questions. At the conclusion of the event there will be a reception in the Somers Room.
Introduction and Moderator
Neil G. Ruiz
Nonresident Fellow, The Brookings Institution
Speakers
Andres Solimano
Regional Advisor, United Nations
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (UN-ECLAC)
AnnaLee Saxenian
Dean and Professor, School of Information, University of California at Berkeley
Discussants
Michael Clemens
Research Fellow, Center for Global Development
Danny Leipziger
Vice President, Poverty and Reduction Network, World Bank
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
3:00pm--5:00pm
The Brookings Institution
Saul/Zilkha Room
1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC
To RSVP, please call the Brookings Office of Communications at 202.797.6105, or visit http://onlinepressroom.net/brookings
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