Podcast
Inside Economic Diplomacy
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"Episode 1: The Paris Club"
Jan 1, 1970Tap to summarize"What happens when a country is facing financial hardship? How do we make sure that sovereign debt markets are working? For some countries, debt problems can mean calling upon a group of creditors to negotiate a resolution that works for both debtors and creditors. Learn about how the United States, as a member of the Paris Club, helps to resolve debt issues and the role that it played in the recent repayment deal with Argentina."
Transcribe →"Episode 5: Open Skies"
Jan 1, 1970Tap to summarize"Next day shipping, regular flights to endless destinations worldwide, and overall reliability of air transport are now all accepted parts of modern life but how did this come about? How did passenger and cargo transport become faster, cheaper, and more efficient? On this episode of Inside Economic Diplomacy, we talk with the State Department’s lead negotiator for civil aviation agreements about Open Skies – the agreement connecting the United States with the world with over 100 partners from every region and at every level of economic development."
Transcribe →"Episode 3: Trade Promotion Authority"
Jan 1, 1970Tap to summarize"The United States is in the middle of negotiating two potentially historic trade agreements in Asia and in Europe. To support these negotiations, President Obama has asked Congress for Trade Promotion Authority or TPA – even mentioning it during the State of the Union. But what exactly is TPA? Learn about the pending trade deals and hear Assistant Secretary Charles Rivkin explain how TPA advances U.S. trade priorities."
Transcribe →"Episode 2: The Award for Corporate Excellence"
Jan 1, 1970Tap to summarize"Each year, the State Department recognizes businesses that are among the United States’ greatest corporate ambassadors abroad. The winners of the Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) tell their stories. Read more about The Coca-Cola Company in the Phillipines, EcoPlanet Bamboo Group in Nicaragua, and Wagner Asia Equipment, LLC in Mongolia: go.usa.gov/FQX3"
Transcribe →"Inside Economic Diplomacy: Welcome"
Jan 1, 1970Tap to summarize"Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Charles Rivkin introduces the State Department’s new podcast Inside Economic Diplomacy."
Transcribe →"Episode 4: Internet Governance"
Jan 1, 1970Tap to summarize"The Internet is a critical engine for economic opportunity, innovation, and free expression around the world. But who exactly runs it? And why does it matter? On this episode of Inside Economic Diplomacy, experts on the topic shed light on the current approach to Internet governance and explain how it’s central to keeping the Internet open for all."
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