American Indian Report - November/December 2008 - (Page 18) E CO N O M I C D E V ElO PM EN T Clinton Global Initiative Brings Native American Focus to the World By Kimberly Hayes Investing in rural development around the world is not only good philanthropy, it can be a good business investment that will prevent a future economic crisis, according to a panel of development experts at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting in New York in September. Tribal community development financial institutions (CDFIs) are an excellent example of how this model can be successful, according to a Native American financial expert on the panel. “Native people have been handed poor policies by the federal government, but the opportunities are there now to grow beyond that,” Elsie Meeks, president and CEO of Oweesta, told attendees and fellow panelists. “The private sector is getting a start on reservations, mostly through CDFIs. Community development leads people to wealth creation,” Meeks said. “This can seem like an odd goal when you are seeing people that are very dependant and very poor. But we have to think not just about immediate needs, but look to the future and wealth creation.” Oweesta provides training, capacity building and technical assistance services. During the Global Impact of Rural Innovation session, Meeks discussed poverty in Native communities with an international audience that may have been unfamiliar with the topic. 18 November/December 2008 American Indian Report
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