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The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is pleased to introduce its newest program, the Hills Program on Governance. Building on CSIS's 40-year commitment to international strategic problem solving, the Hills Program will focus on one of the central problems raised by the process of economic globalization: the need for multinational companies and governments to work jointly to promote good governance, especially in emerging markets. At CSIS, we recognize that the strength of governing institutions, whether private or public, rests on their degree of transparency and accountability. No problem so darkens the prospect of prosperity for all people than does corruption, which distorts both government and business.

The central task of the Hills Program, therefore, is to develop an actionable agenda that promotes good governance at the intersection of the private and public sectors, confronting corruption and encouraging accountability. Where governance models further these objectives, the Hills Program will promote them as paradigms for adoption. Where governance practices fall short of these goals, the Hills Program will bring attention to weaknesses and advise international institutions of pertinent flaws. The Hills Program has already established a strong Advisory Board and Academic Council for the program, and has built close links with effective institutions that are dedicated to good governance. In all of its work, the Hills Program will collaborate closely with other institutions dedicated to this mission.

The Hills Program will collaborate with centers of learning to advance the understanding of what works on governance issues and why. The Hills Program will act as an academic lynchpin that brings professors and professionals together, ensuring that future generations are empowered to achieve good governance.

In this age of growing global interdependence, America's health, safety, and prosperity are increasingly connected to parallel developments around the world. By encouraging stronger and more effective governance for the international business environment, the Hills Program can ensure more equitable participation in the benefits of globalization, at home and abroad. Dr. John Hamre, President and CEO of CSIS, believes this program is central to CSIS's mission to strengthen government and private sector collaboration and build more effective governance structures in the public and private sectors.