PRI Players Discuss the Industry in Light of Current Financial Crisis

The 2008 biannual “ MIGA-Georgetown Symposium on International Political Risk Management ” brought together leading industry players to assess the current state of the industry and consider cutting edge needs and capabilities, especially in the face of the current global financial crisis.  MIGA’s new Executive Vice president Izumi Kobayashi urged those gathered to think creatively about the issues confronting the industry today and to play their part in helping prevent foreign direct investment from grinding to a halt during challenging times. “We are in the midst of an unprecedented crisis, with critical issues confronting the industry.”