Daring Enterprise

The inside story of one of the most successful U.S. foreign aid programs in the Middle East in recent decadesAn amazing story!A Daring Enterpriseis a vivid account of the good America can do in the world if were faithful to our values.David Ignatius, columnist,Washington PostWhat happens when the United States launches an unconventional foreign aid program in the aftermath of a national uprising? In this behind-the-scenes account of the Egyptian-American Enterprise Funda private investment fund created by the U.S. Congress to jumpstart Egypts private sector after the 2011 Egyptian revolutionA Daring Enterprisetells the story of one of the most effective, yet little known, U.S. foreign policy programs today in the Middle East.Through the firsthand account of the Funds chairman James Harmon, a veteran investment banker and former Clinton administration official, the authors reveal how a small, U.S.-backed investment fund partnered with Egyptians to spark investment, create jobs, and expand opportunities for women in the Arab worlds largest countryall against a backdrop of political instability, anti-Americanism, and Washington dysfunction.At a time when Americas budget deficit is rising and foreign aid is being scaled back,A Daring Enterprisereveals how a new model of foreign assistance can tackle urgent development challenges while delivering real returns for U.S. taxpayers. Most importantly, it is a powerful reminder of the value of foreign aid and why smart foreign investment is key to Americas future prosperity.