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In his "A New Beginning" speech on June 4, 2009, at Cairo University in Cairo, Egypt, President of the United States Barack Obama stated that "I've come here to Cairo to seek a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world, one based on mutual interest and mutual respect, and one based upon the truth that America and Islam are not exclusive and need not be in competition. Instead, they overlap, and share common principles -- principles of justice and progress; tolerance and the dignity of all human beings." During the speech, he also committed to "host a Summit on Entrepreneurship this year to identify how we can deepen ties between business leaders, foundations and social entrepreneurs in the United States and Muslim communities around the world".〔http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/remarks-by-the-president-at-cairo-university-6-04-09〕 To support the President's "New Beginning" goals, United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton launched Partners for a New Beginning along with former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Walter Isaacson (President of The Aspen Institute), and Muhtar Kent (Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company) on April 27, 2010. Leading the initiative on the State Department side is Kris Balderston, Special Representative for Global Partnerships. In addition to its presence in the United States, PNB has established 11 local chapters across the Middle East and North Africa and, along with its partners, has launched, expanded or pledged support for more than 70 projects since the partnership’s inception in September of 2010.〔http://www.aspeninstitute.org/policy-work/new-beginning/whats-being-done 〕 ==Background == In an official signing ceremony in conjunction with the Presidential Summit on Entrepreneurship on April 27, 2010, the U.S. Department of State entered into a partnership with Partners for a New Beginning (PNB) - a group of eminent Americans from a variety of sectors who will reach out systematically to private sector entities at the highest level to harness private sector resources and capabilities to advance New Beginning programs and goals. This partnership was officially announced during Secretary Clinton's remarks at the close of the Presidential Summit on Entrepreneurship.〔http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2010/04/140968.htm Secretary Clinton's Remarks at the Presidential Summit on Entrepreneurship, April 27, 2010.〕 The four main areas of focus for PNB include: *Economic opportunity: advancing entrepreneurship, business support services, and increasing access to capital; *Science and technology: supporting local labs, universities, and other institutions that advance innovation; *Education: advancing access to educational tools and building human capacity to equip people for employment opportunities; *Exchange: advancing human connectedness, understanding, and people-to-people ties.〔http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/category/topicarticle.aspx?feed=PR&Date=20100427&ID=11455532&topic=TOPIC_ECONOMIC_INDICATORS&isub=3 The Aspen Institute Announces 'Partners for a New Beginning'〕 As Secretary Clinton explained at the Presidential Summit on Entrepreneurship, "For example, they might reach out to companies to provide equipment and technology for the Scientific Centers of Excellence overseas, or help launch internships and mentoring programs for emerging business leaders, or encourage angel investors in this country to partner with angel investors abroad. Through collaborations like these, Partners for a New Beginning will deepen ties between our people and institutions, and give more Americans the chance to contribute to this common endeavor."〔http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2010/04/140968.htm Secretary Clinton's Remarks at the Presidential Summit on Entrepreneurship, April 27, 2010.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Partners for a New Beginning」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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