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2292. Issue Paper: Reintegration of Returnees from Syria and Iraq
- Author:
- Sofia Koller
- Publication Date:
- 09-2020
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP)
- Abstract:
- InFoEx is a joint project of the Research Center for Migration, Integration and Asylum of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) and the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP). In the course of 2019 and 2020, InFoEx brings together best practices and scientific findings from tertiary prevention in Germany and abroad. The aim of the project is to gather empirical findings on (de)radicalization processes, with a focus on their practical applicability for deradicalization work. To this end, the BAMF Research Centre initiated a network of research fellows who are embedded at local advice centers and research institutions partnering with the BAMF Advice Centre “Radicalisation.”
- Topic:
- Migration, Radicalization, and Refugees
- Political Geography:
- Iraq, Europe, Middle East, Germany, and Syria
2293. Boosting Immigration: Harnessing Global Talent to Increase US Competitiveness, Innovation, and Prosperity
- Author:
- The Conference Board
- Publication Date:
- 01-2020
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- The Conference Board
- Abstract:
- As immigration reform remains in gridlock, a new report from a nonpartisan think tank whose membership is comprised of top-level business executives calls on policymakers to enact various changes to bolster America’s workforce and economic might. Published by the Committee for Economic Development of The Conference Board (CED), recommendations from the public policy think tank include streamlining the visa process to strengthen the country’s attractiveness to the most in-demand foreign workers, and increasing economically motivated offers of permanent residence.
- Topic:
- Immigration, Reform, Public Policy, and Economic Development
- Political Geography:
- Global Focus and United States of America
2294. The China Trade Challenge: Phase II
- Author:
- Committee for Economic Development of the Conference Board
- Publication Date:
- 07-2020
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- The Conference Board
- Abstract:
- China’s fast-paced economic rise and defiance of globally accepted market rules—along with the growing and yet unknown economic impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19)—are driving the next phase of US-China trade negations to the top of the nation’s post-election agenda. While the Phase I US-China trade deal has eased tension, it also set the stage for discussions on other important economic disputes, including forced technology transfer, cyber theft of intellectual property (IP), industrial policies, state subsidies, and new technology, according to a new Solutions Brief, The China Trade Challenge: Phase II, by the Committee for Economic Development of The Conference Board (CED).
- Topic:
- Bilateral Relations, Global Markets, Economy, Global Political Economy, and Trade
- Political Geography:
- China, Asia, North America, and United States of America
2295. Gulf Economic Outlook 2020 - Q3 Update
- Author:
- Hiba Itani
- Publication Date:
- 08-2020
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- The Conference Board
- Abstract:
- The Conference Board estimates the Gulf region’s GDP growth to fall at -5.7 percent in 2020 compared to 2019. The slight improvement in oil prices in Q3 along with the easing of production cuts as of August will give oil GDP a small boost. As worries of a possible second wave of coronavirus in Q4 mount, consumer demand will weaken further, netting the rise in oil GDP.
- Topic:
- Oil, GDP, Economy, and Coronavirus
- Political Geography:
- Middle East and Gulf Nations
2296. C-Suite Challenge™ 2020: Japan Edition
- Author:
- Bart van Ark, Rebecca L. Ray, Charles Mitchell, and Ilaria Maselli
- Publication Date:
- 04-2020
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- The Conference Board
- Abstract:
- The Japanese regional edition of this year’s C-Suite Challenge™ survey focuses on internal and external stress points faced by businesses, the objectives, barriers and benefits of successful collaboration initiatives, and the importance of data privacy and cyber security. Emphasis is also given on the business strategies Japanese CEOs focus on in order to enhance productivity growth. The shifting priorities between now and in the future reveals CEO awareness to improve productivity as technology evolves and customer demands change.
- Topic:
- Science and Technology, Cybersecurity, Privacy, Economy, and Business
- Political Geography:
- Japan and Asia
2297. CEOs in Europe: Business Conditions, the COVID-19 Crisis, and Beyond
- Author:
- Ilaria Maselli and Bart van Ark
- Publication Date:
- 05-2020
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- The Conference Board
- Abstract:
- The Conference Board and ERT have established a collaboration to create a new measure of CEO Confidence for Europe. The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence™ for Europe by ERT for the first half of 2020 is 34 (on a scale from 0 to 100). The report examines the survey results including CEO views about business and economic conditions now, conditions in six months, and the prospects for their own industry. The negative sentiment among business leaders resulted from the dramatic impact of the COVID-19 crisis which delivered a severe supply shock to the economy in Europe and around the world.
- Topic:
- Economy, Business, and COVID-19
- Political Geography:
- Europe
2298. Gulf Economic Outlook 2020 - Q1 Update
- Author:
- Hiba Itani
- Publication Date:
- 05-2020
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- The Conference Board
- Abstract:
- The Gulf countries face a somber outlook, with the GDP of the region expected to contract by 5.9% in 2020 compared to 2019. The Gulf countries whose economies remain highly dependent on hydrocarbon are ahead of “perfect storm” like scenario: a humanitarian crisis, that morphed into a global demand shock and pushed oil prices into a free-fall. A historical oil production cut agreement barely managed to improve prices.
- Topic:
- Oil, Natural Resources, GDP, and Economy
- Political Geography:
- Middle East and Gulf Nations
2299. Responding to the Coronavirus Crisis: Selected Ideas and Learnings for Asia’s Finance Management Leaders
- Author:
- David Hoffman
- Publication Date:
- 01-2020
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- The Conference Board
- Abstract:
- Measures to contain the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak – including factory shutdowns, town-level lockdowns and quarantines, and transport bans affecting regional, national and international movement of goods and people – are resulting in a steep decline in household consumption. In parallel, ongoing disruptions of production, distribution, and retail have brought key industrial sectors to near standstill, set off ripple effects throughout regional supply chains, and created intense cash flow shortages from beginning to end of value chains. As of March 1, 2020, there has yet to emerge a definitive path to containment and remission of the crisis. Financial pressures on firms are increasing. The challenges wrought by the crisis for Finance managers are complex and cascading: cash flows are strained by stalled supply chains and channel operations, increasing uncertainty requires wider scenario forecasting, and access to capital has tightened. If virus containment and remission cannot be achieved in the short-term, financial markets are vulnerable to both private sector bankruptcies and household mortgage defaults. The specter of financial crisis looms large. The following assemblage of insights and learnings from our internal experts and member network will hopefully provide some helpful guideposts. The catalog below[1] essentially resolves down to three executive actions to address the challenges ahead:
- Topic:
- Financial Crisis, Business, Coronavirus, Industry, and COVID-19
- Political Geography:
- Asia
2300. The Mekong Matters for America/America Matters for the Mekong
- Author:
- East-West Center and Stimson Center
- Publication Date:
- 12-2020
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- East-West Center
- Abstract:
- This report explores the trade, investment, business, diplomacy, security, education,and people-to-people connections between the United States and the five countries of mainland Southeast Asia referred to as the Mekong region. Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam are bound together and geographically defined by the Mekong River, which has historically provided a rich, natural bounty of fish, agricultural productivity, physical connectivity, and key environmental services to more than 60 million people living in the river basin. The Mekong’s importance has only grown as the region’s social, economic, and diplomatic ties export the river’s bounty to the rest of the world. As the region develops, urbanization, infrastructure development, and climate change—among other changes—are all impacting the river, its resources, and the millions who depend on the mighty Mekong. This publication was produced in partnership with the Stimson Center Southeast Asia Program.
- Topic:
- Climate Change, Development, Environment, Natural Resources, Infrastructure, and Urbanization
- Political Geography:
- Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Laos, Myanmar, and United States of America