

Paraguay: Infrastructure Development and Delivery
GlobalJax is working with leaders in the Paraguayan Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Public Works and Communications on a project to increase transparency and accountability standards in their Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Government Procurement processes, as well as providing opportunities to network with local businesses specializing in wastewater facility construction and management. The leaders will meet with executives at Green Technologies, LLC. and Haskell to dis

Ukraine Healthcare Management in the US
GlobalJax is hosting a delegation from Ukraine to learn about healthcare management in the United States. To gain insight on the quality of the US healthcare system and the role of private health insurance providers, visitors will meet with Florida Blue representatives for an overview of the healthcare system administration in the U.S., and to learn how both public and private health policies are implemented. The delegation will also meet representatives from the Duval County

Emerging Leaders from South and Central Asia learn about Government Transparency and Accountability
GlobalJax is hosting a delegation of officials from South and Central Asia to learn strategies and standards for improving accountability and transparency in government. Delegates will also gain insights about effective principles of ethical systems for accountability and transparency in government and business in the U.S. Delegates will meet with local organizations such as City of Jacksonville’s Office of the Inspector General and Office of Public Accountability to discuss

Middle East and North Africa: Promoting Interfaith Dialogue and Religious Freedom
GlobalJax is hosting a delegation of community leaders and professionals from Middle East and North Africa to encourage interfaith and non-religious dialogue to increase tolerance. The program will highlight conflict resolution and peacebuilding among different religions and safeguarding rights from the influence of religion. Delegates will meet with local organizations such as the City of Jacksonville Human Rights Commission to discuss anti-discrimination law, members of the

GlobalJax to host Malaysian Judges to Learn about the U.S. Judicial System and Rule of Law
GlobalJax is hosting a delegation from Malaysia to explore the Judiciary's role in preserving democratic and transparent practices. Participants will learn techniques and measures the Judicial System uses to protect victims of criminal activity and prevent future crime. While in Jacksonville, the delegation will learn and share best practices with their counterparts at the States Attorneys Office, Duval County Circuit Courts, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, and local educators

GlobalJax Welcomes Local Legislators from Russia to Jacksonville
GlobalJax is hosting a delegation of legislators from Russia to examine local government and the legislative process in Jacksonville. Prior to their arrival in Jacksonville, delegates will meet with Congressman Rutherford (FL-DISTRICT 4) and Senator Marco Rubio's Foreign Affairs staff on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. In Jacksonville, the group will meet with City Council members to discuss key issues affecting the city, best practices in engaging with their respective distr

Ukraine: Healthcare Practitioner Innovation
As part of the Open World Leadership Center, a U.S. Congress exchange program for countries of the post-Soviet era, GlobalJax hosted a delegation of healthcare practitioners from Ukraine to learn best strategies about telehealth technologies and ways other innovations help to expand access to healthcare to rural regions. While in Jacksonville, delegates had policy meetings with several Members of Congress and Senate, including staff, to collaborate on best practices for build