Observer Research Foundation America

“Orf americas executive director and chief operating officer review the prepared form 990 prior to submission to the irs. The form 990 and the annual external audit are presented to the board of directors during the mid-year board meeting.”

“Orf america has a written conflict of interest policy. All trustees, officers and employees are required to certify that they have read, understood, and agree to comply with the policy, including promptly and fully disclosing any circumstances which may involve a conflict of interest. The conflict of interest for trustees and officers includes an appendix of major donors, vendors and business relationships. The coi is signed upon hire, whenever significant changes occur, and annually. Should a potential conflict of interest arise, it is brought to the attention of orf america officers, the chairman of the board, and chair of the executive committee. Any conflicts are determined and resolved by individuals who do not have a material interest in the matter. An individual with a conflict does not participate in deliberations of the matter under discussion and is ineligible to vote on the matter.”

“Orf america board of directors reviews and approves compensation for the executive director and chief operating officer. Comparable data from similar non-profit organizations is used in determining compensation.”

“Orf america board of directors reviews and approves compensation for the executive director and chief operating officer. Comparable data from similar non-profit organizations is used in determining compensation.”

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“Organization mission the observer research foundation america orf america is an independent, non-partisan, and nonprofit organization in washington dc dedicated to addressing policy challenges facing the united states, india, and their partners in a rapidly changing world. Orf america produces research, curates diverse and inclusive platforms, and develops networks for cooperation between the developed and developing worlds bases on common values and shared interest. Its areas of focus are international affairs, security, technology policy, energy and climate, and economic development. Established in 2020, orf america is an overseas affiliate of the observer research foundation orf, indias premier non-government think tank.”

“Organization mission the observer research foundation america orf america is an independent, non-partisan, and nonprofit organization in washington dc dedicated to addressing policy challenges facing the united states, india, and their partners in a rapidly changing world. Orf america produces research, curates diverse and inclusive platforms, and develops networks for cooperation between the developed and developing worlds bases on common values and shared interest. Its areas of focus are international affairs, security, technology policy, energy and climate, and economic development. Established in 2020, orf america is an overseas affiliate of the observer research foundation orf, indias premier non-government think tank.”

“Foreign policy and security orf america conducts programs and research on strategic and security cooperation involving the united states, india, and their partners. Regional programming focuses on the indo-pacific, europe, and the middle east, as well as defense and national security issues, and cooperation on global democracy. Technology policy orf america is focused on examining the implications of emerging technologies on a variety of policy challenges. Ongoing efforts involve the evolution of cybersecurity norms and capacity in the developing world, as well as strengthening cooperation between the united states and its partners on emerging technologies such as sg telecommunications and semic-ductors. Energy and climate orf american is invested in examining ongoing energy transactions in the united stated and the develpping world, including the implications of new technologies, questions of access and energy security, sources of financing, the role of the private sector, and the alingment with pollution policies. Economic development orf america conducts programs and research around more effective development policies, strengthening global value chains, coordinating foreign assistance initiatives, and fostering entrepreneurship in the developing world.”