All of us make mistakes. The key is to acknowledge them, learn, and move on. The real sin is ignoring mistakes, or worse, seeking to hide them.

Climate change policies cannot be the frosting on the cake of development; they must be baked into the recipe of growth and social development.

The world is only one poor harvest away from chaos. We are so close to the edge that politically destabilising food prices could come at any time

Private sector development and the creation of small businesses spur investment, jobs, opportunity, and hope. It empowers the market to meet local needs, whether for food, basic goods, or services.

When I work with countries struggling to pay for budgets or finance trade deficits, I reflect on how Americans do not spend a moment considering the unique advantages of being able to issue bonds and print money freely.

The most effective executive branch officials try to help legislators develop explanations for the votes they are being asked to take.

Don't just analyze a problem - solve it.