Welcome

The Global Interdependence Center (GIC) is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit organization with a global reach.

Our mission is to encourage the expansion of global dialogue and free trade in order to improve cooperation and understanding among nations, with the goal of reducing international conflicts and improving worldwide living standards.

With that focus driving our work, GIC provides a forum for the exchange of divergent perspectives. We engage experts to identify emerging economic, social and political issues vital to the interdependent global community. GIC organizes country and region-specific meetings, conferences and briefings for educational and networking opportunities. We promote global partnerships among governments, non-governmental organizations, corporations, businesses and academic and research institutions. GIC also prides itself on sharing its findings with policymakers and the press worldwide.

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Resources & Writings

Weckesser Provides Additional Commentary on China

Timothy Weckesser, Ph.D., GIC board member, provided the following analysis on China: An historic meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Barack Obama is scheduled this week at a private estate in California. This is quite a change from previous meetings between US and China heads of state. Where all previous meetings have been surrounded [...]

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David Kotok Speaks on Bloomberg

David Kotok, vice chairman of GIC’s central banking series, talks about the “old rules” and “new rules” of the market on Bloomberg. Click the links below to view these videos via the Bloomberg TV website. Kotok Sees Entry Point in Stocks on Losses Old Rules Don’t Apply with Fed Moves: Kotok

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David Kotok Speaks to Bloomberg

David Kotok of Cumberland Advisors speaks about the Federal Reserve’s policies at GIC’s event in Milan in May. View the video at http://bloom.bg/18Yy4kz.

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Upcoming Events

Liberia: Trade and Investment

June 20, 2013
32nd and Market Streets Philadelphia, PA

Join GIC for the unique opportunity to hear from the Vice President of Liberia!

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5th Annual Rocky Mountain Economic Summit

July 12, 2013
265 Cache Street, Jackson, WY 83001

Join GIC in Jackson Hole this summer!

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The Evolving Market Landscape

October 9, 2013
76 Pitts Bay Rd, HM08, Bermuda

Join GIC in Bermuda’s capital!

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2013 Celebration of Interdependence

October 18, 2013
210 West Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia, PA

Support GIC at our annual fundraiser!

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Global Citizen Award Presentation: Jeffrey Lacker

November 1, 2013
140 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102

Join us as we honor Jeffrey Lacker, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.

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Women and Risk: Myth or Market Opportunity?

November 13, 2013
100 N. 6th Street Philadelphia, PA 19106

Join us for the inaugural Global Interdependence Center Women’s Conference!

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