Chevron Forum on Development

A high-level speaker series exploring new ideas and innovative approaches to global development, with a special focus on the role of the private sector

The forum will draw on leaders and thinkers on development and entrepreneurship from the private sector, donor country governments, non-governmental organizations, and the developing world to:

  • Identify areas of strength and key challenges to development;
  • Highlight innovations in development;
  • Facilitate engagement with emerging and developing economies, multilateral organizations, and other bilateral donors; and
  • Explore ways for the U.S. government to strategically and effectively engage the private sector.

Launch of the Chevron Forum on Development

On June 3rd, 2011 former secretary of state Condoleezza Rice and former national security advisor James Jones launched the Chevron Forum on Development with a public dialogue on "The Role of Development in U.S Foreign Policy and National Security."

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Sustainable Development Goal #9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Please join us for a conversation on Sustainable Development Goal #9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, which seeks to increase connectivity and productivity of developing countries’ industries and build resilient infrastructure systems to bolster economic growth.

Event by Daniel F. Runde , Peter Raymond , Enoh Ebong , Jonathan Said , and Karin Krchnak — February 26, 2020

Applying Lessons from Global Entrepreneurship

Please join us for a public event that will explore how the U.S. can lead the world in meeting the global demand for entrepreneurship and innovation.

Event by Daniel F. Runde , Peter Righi , Agnes Dasewicz , Wesley Alexander , Shamarukh Mohiuddin , and William Sonneborn — January 14, 2020

Sustainable Development Goal #1: No Poverty

Please join us on Tuesday, December 3rd for a public event focused on Sustainable Development Goal #1, which aims to decrease poverty & ensure social protections for the poor & vulnerable, increase access to basic needs and services, and support people harmed by natural disasters.

Event by Daniel F. Runde , Gloria D. Steele , Richard Bissell , Daniel Speckhard , and Sarah Thorn — December 3, 2019

Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education

Please join us on October 30th for a discussion on Sustainable Development Goal #4: Quality Education.

Event by Daniel F. Runde , Patrick Fine , Amber Gove , Pia Saunders Campbell , and Julie Cram — October 30, 2019

SDG #11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Please join us on September 20th for a public event focused on Sustainable Development Goal #11 which aims to increase the inclusivity, sustainability, and accessibility of urban and rural areas.

Event by Daniel F. Runde , Dan Hymowitz , Sara Lawrence , Janet Auer , and Rep. Tim Penny — September 20, 2019

Sustainable Development Goal #5: Gender Equality

Please join us on July 24th for a public event focused on Sustainable Development Goal #5 which aims to achieve global gender equality and empower all women and girls.

Event by Beverly Kirk , Johanna Nesseth Tuttle , Zoë Dean-Smith ,  Amb. Mathilde Mukantabana , and Astri Kimball Van Dyke — July 24, 2019

Sustainable Development Goal #16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Please join us on June 18th for a public event focused on Sustainable Development Goal #16 which aims to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.

Event by Conor M. Savoy , Daniel F. Runde , Andrew Wilson , Valentina Saltane , and Matthew Murray — June 18, 2019

Sustainable Development Goal #17: Partnerships for the Goals

Please join us on March 7th for a discussion of Sustainable Development Goal#17 which aims to strengthen global partnerships to support and achieve the ambitious targets of the 2030 Agenda.

Event by Daniel F. Runde , Richard Crespin , Joel Harris , Jane Nelson , and Ulrika Modéer — March 7, 2019

Sustainable Development Goal#7: Affordable and Clean Energy

Please watch us for a public Chevron Forum focused on how the international development community, governments, and the private sector can work together to help developing countries provide affordable and clean energy (Sustainable Development Goal#7).

Event by Sarah Ladislaw , Daniel F. Runde , Robert Schwiers , Milagros Rivas Saiz , and Jeannelle Blanchard — December 4, 2018