State Department: Smarter power

POST: Match and close. Thomas P.M. Barnett on July 11, 2008

ARTICLE: The State Department Confronts the Synergy Crisis, by Austin Bay, Strategy Page, June 24, 2008

Good and interesting sign. The program is basically what Enterra does in Kurdish Iraq, except we go way beyond matchmaking to actual deal closing with our investment centers.

But the underlying logic in each is the same: jobs are the only exit strategy and jobs are a private-sector function.

Referenced article introduces the State Depatment’s Economic Empowerment in Strategic Regions (EESR) with the aim to leverage internet connectivity in support of economic development.  

Enterra provides systems and processes (see development-in-a-box) that accelerate development and growth.  Similar concept to what Toyota  applied to become one of the  most successful auto manufactures in the world.   Using a sports metaphor, would be similar to applying a proven strategy that would include offensive and defensive playbooks, training plans, etc.