September 20, 2004, Dirksen Senate Building

Washington, DC

This half-day seminar continued the dialogue begun in June at the Anchorage Leadership Forum on the importance of fostering knowledge-based economies in the evolving global marketplace. Speakers and participants further explored the belief being proven in development circles around the globe: that efforts aimed at strengthening indigenous cultures provide an economic edge in the global economy.

In the emerging knowledge-based global economy, the best partners are placing a premium on new ideas. Strong leadership in this new approach will be critical, and truly effective development must combine all of the best values of local traditional cultures, but also be driven by indigenous leaders who are confident enough to embrace and absorb the contemporary modern society and its values.

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