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Aspen Institute Maghreb Investor Delegation, next week in NY and CA

David Teten

The group is about 22 people; managing directors, partners and COO’s of major investments firms in Morocco, Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, and Tunisia. Moderator: Kris Balderston, Special Representative for Global Partnerships, United States Department of State. More details.

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Twitter, Jobs, Democracy & The US Elections

Both Sides of the Table

But something more nuanced is at hand that is worth debating – is the future of the Internet & global communications more open or more closed? As in Tunisia , Egypt , Syria & Iran. I’ve discussed this on StockTwits with Howard Lindzon before , so if you want the longer view check that out.

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Walk Like an Egyptian

Growthink Blog

And while the concept of Tunisia and Egypt being ‘Twitter” revolutions is over-stated, it is true that easy media connectivity has greatly accelerated organized action on long-held social and political discontents. We now live in a global, idea economy. And who will the winners be in this new economy? And we’re all better for it.

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