In an era of WikiLeaks and network-accelerated revolutions, the State Department is fortunate to have Alec Ross on its team. Research director Mark Latonero hosted a lively conversation on September 12 with Ross, who has led the effort to update and transform diplomacy for the digital age as the State Department's Senior Advisor for Innovation…….Continue Reading Latonero leads conversation with State Dept.'s Alec Ross on tech and diplomacy
Year: 2011
Internet a potent weapon in fight against human trafficking: Report offers recommendations for industry & government
The rapid expansion of the Internet is being used to facilitate human trafficking, yet it also can be harnessed to monitor and combat this form of modern-day slavery. The result of a year-long investigation by research director Mark Latonero, Ph.D., and his team, Human Trafficking Online: The Role of Social Networking Sites and Online Classifieds focuses on how technology and online tools can be used to prevent trafficking, protect victims and prosecute perpetrators…….Continue Reading Internet a potent weapon in fight against human trafficking: Report offers recommendations for industry & government
Senior Fellow Richard Reeves Writes About The Millenial Generation
Senior fellow Richard Reeves has published an article on TruthDig about the Millennial Generation and the effects that the economic environment has had upon them. He also references CCLP senior fellow Morley Winograd's book Millennial Momentum. You can read the post here. You can watch a recent conversation with Winograd, co-author Michael Hais, and CCLP director Geoffrey Cowan here…….Continue Reading Senior Fellow Richard Reeves Writes About The Millenial Generation
Public TV in South Africa faces questions about budget and mission
JOHANNESBURG – Similarities can be misleading, but at first glance the South African public broadcaster faces many of the same challenges as his or her counterparts in the U.S.. Severely short of money, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) received a government loan of 1.47 billion Rand – about $200 million – in return for a promise to reduce its spending. However, many are skeptical that SABC can resolve its longstanding issues of budget and organizational structure…….Continue Reading Public TV in South Africa faces questions about budget and mission
Morley Winograd and Michael Hais talk millennials in the 2012 election
In the Sept. 7 “Road to the White House 2012: Politics, Media & Technology” presentation, Mike Hais (left) and CCLP Senior Fellow Morley Winograd (center), co-authors of the book “Millennial Momentum: How a new generation is remaking America,” discussed the impact the generation of millennials will have on the upcoming presidential election. According to the…Continue Reading Morley Winograd and Michael Hais talk millennials in the 2012 election
Senior fellow Dan Glickman panel appearance writeup
CCLP senior fellow Dan Glickman's appearance as a panel member at the National Archives showing of the film Lunch Line has been written up on the Culture Mob website. Read about it here…….Continue Reading Senior fellow Dan Glickman panel appearance writeup
Excerpt From Book by Distinguished Fellow Warren Bennis Featured
An excerpt from distinguished fellow Warren Bennis' book On Becoming a Leader has been featured online at the Fast Company website. Read the excerpt here…….Continue Reading Excerpt From Book by Distinguished Fellow Warren Bennis Featured
Research director Mark Latonero interviewed on CNN International
Research director Mark Latonero, Ph.D. was interviewed on CNN International about CCLP's Technology and Trafficking Initiative. Appearing on the Quest Means Business program on Friday, September 9, 2011, Latonero discussed the prevalence of mobile phones in developing countries and the ways individuals in these regions can use technology to aid victims and capture traffickers. He also expressed caution about the risks of using communication technologies that can be tracked so that individuals would need to be assured of anonymity and safety when reporting possible cases of trafficking. The segment was a part of CNN's Freedom Project series, which is……Continue Reading Research director Mark Latonero interviewed on CNN International
Senior fellow Dan Glickman to speak at the National Archives following film screening
Senior fellow Dan Glickman will be speaking on a panel at the National Archives after a screening of the film Lunch Line, which examines issues surrounding the school lunch program. The screening will take place at the William G. McGowan Theater in Washington DC. Read more here…….Continue Reading Senior fellow Dan Glickman to speak at the National Archives following film screening
Senior fellow Orville Schell moderates dinner with Tom Brokaw
Senior fellow Orville Schell moderated a dinner event in New York City where journalist Tom Brokaw discussed his work in China. Video footage of the event has been posted on youtube, and can be viewed here…….Continue Reading Senior fellow Orville Schell moderates dinner with Tom Brokaw