IVLP Programs: February 2018
February 1st, 2018
Accessing Foreign Markets: Export Logistics from Rural Roads to Ports: A group of 5 visitors from Colombia will visit Seattle to examine how local companies benefit farmers through direct importing and sourcing and how shipping and export logistics enable rural communities and small scale producers to sell their products to foreign markets.
Indian Women Entrepreneurs as Drivers of Economic Growth: A group of 7 visitors from India will visit Seattle to examine trends in leadership training, public‑private partnerships, social entrepreneurship, corporate initiatives, and other mechanisms through which women are empowered and encouraged to foster economic development and promote social change.
Cyber Security and Capacity Development: A group of 5 visitors from Qatar will visit Seattle to explore different approaches to cybersecurity and the legal and policy framework for data protection and privacy in the U.S.
Corporate Social Responsibility: A group of 17 visitors from around the world will visit Seattle to examine the global impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs and how local government and community groups attract businesses while ensuring community integrity.