U.S. Under Secretary Dobriansky Speaks at ICCF Roundtable

International Council for Capital Formation
September 28, 2006

Under Secretary Dobriansky (left) briefs diplomats on the Asia-Pacific Partnership. ICCF Managing Director Thorning (right) moderated the session.

The Hon. Paula J. Dobriansky, Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs, U.S. Department of State, addressed diplomats from nearly 20 nations at the ICCF’s roundtable in Washington, D.C. on 28 September 2006. The roundtable focused on “The Asia-Pacific Partnership on Development and Climate: How Will It Impact Asia and Other Economies.” Discussants at the session included Amin MA, second secretary for Economic Affairs, Embassy of China; Manoj Joshi, economic counselor, Embassy of India; and Kyong-yul Lee, economic counselor, Embassy of Korea. Also speaking at the roundtable was Dr. W. David Montgomery, vice president, CRA International, who commented on “The Asia-Pacific Partnership: Its Role in Promoting a Positive Climate for Investment, Economic Growth and Greenhouse Gas Reductions.” Dr. Margo Thorning, ICCF Managing Director, moderated the discussion.