- Conference – 2012 InterAction Forum
Host: InterAction
When:April 30 – May 2, 2012
Where:Crystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA
The annual InterAction Forum serves as a venue for the leadership of NGOs, governments, philanthropy, corporations and civil society to come together and forge common solutions that focus on our work to improve the lives of the world’s poor and marginalized and that move us toward a world that works for all.
Featuring thought provoking plenary sessions and workshops with more than 100 experts from around the world, Forum 2012 will bring together 1,000 professionals from more than 350 organizations representing the international nonprofit community, government, corporate and philanthropic sectors. Click here for more information and to register.
- Conference – 5th Global Housing Finance Conference
Host: The World Bank Group and the IFC
When: May 30-31 2012
Where: World Bank Headquarters, Washington D.C.
This year’s title is “Housing Finance in Emerging Markets: Providing Shelter. Creating Jobs. Fueling Growth”, and will focus on the importance of housing finance in terms of job creation and economic growth. There will also be a strong focus on promoting access to affordable housing for lower income households.
The Global Housing Finance Conference brings together an audience of officials and practitioners from the developed countries and emerging markets, to exchange views and experiences and derive the key operational conclusions for policy makers and housing finance practitioners. Click here for more information.






