You may have noticed that from time to time we feature information via IPEG, which stands for International Private Enterprise Group.? Started by a number of Columbia Business School students and professionals including Reuben Abraham and Emeka Okafor, the group aims to create an opportunity for professionals interested in the intersection between business and development to network, learn from each other and hear from leaders in the field. ?

At IPEG meetings, we discuss cutting-edge work in investing in emerging economies, sustainable enterprise growth, 'Base of the Economic Pyramid' concepts, heath and technology innovations that serve low-income communities, and many others.? All the reasons that you visit NextBillion.net (we hope). ?While the NYC group has been around for a few years, the DC chapter is just getting started, but both welcome new faces to join its supportive community of people from across disciplines and the private, nonprofit and government sectors. ?

If you are in DC, contact Sara Standish for more information or attend the next meeting:
When: Wednesday, December 13th
Where: Zorba?s Caf? in Dupont (1612 20th St NW - upstairs)
What Time: 6:30 PM

If you are in NYC, send a message to the IPEG administrator stating who you are, your primary affiliation (include a short bio), how you learned about IPEG and why you'd like to be part of the group via our mailing list at Yahoo Groups or e-mail us (ipeg2005 [at] gmail (dot) com).