Contents Letter from the Chair and the President 4 Project Highlights:

Iraq Virtual Science Library 6 Infectious Disease Surveillance in Central Asia 8 Newborn Screening Initiative in the Middle East 10 Event Highlights 12 CRDF Services 18 Financial Statement 20 Where We Work 22 Board of Directors 23 Advisory Council 24 Executive Staff and Office Locations 25

Funders and Partners 26 Letter from the Chair and the President

John Moore Cathleen A. Campbell Chair, Board of Directors President & CEO

Dear Friends and Colleagues, In this 2008 annual report, we have much good news to share development of improved screening methods for genetic diseases about CRDF’s programs and activities and their transformative in newborns. Through a workshop and a related funding impact on international science collaboration. Our theme— competition, CRDF helped Middle Eastern researchers in this “Across the Threshold”—reflects the path of this transformation field to begin to develop regional networks and form interna- into a new realm of shared knowledge, economic development tional teams with U.S. and other scientists around the world to and enduring relationships between nations. identify and address research opportunities. The outcome will 2008 was a very exciting time for CRDF. Working together be truly transformative—helping babies stay healthy as well as with our partners, we took important steps toward strengthen- creating lasting connections between scientists. ing international scientific collaboration. We supported this As part of our mission, CRDF promotes positive change by goal through awarding research grants, conducting training introducing international best practices and proven institutional activities and providing technical services. Our outreach now models in science, higher education and technology commer- has extended globally to more than 30 countries. cialization. In 2008, CRDF worked to strengthen university In the Middle East and North Africa, we supported the research and education in science and engineering in places establishment of programs that facilitate and build collaborative like Iraq through such projects as the Web-based project relationships between the region’s scientists and engineers to reintegrate the nation’s scientific and higher education with their U.S. counterparts. One example addressed the communities into the global community of science. In 2008,

 CRDF also expanded its higher education program to include using mapping tools like Geographic Information Systems a new research and education center in that will ad- (GIS) to track infectious diseases such as anthrax and use the dress energy efficiency research, a key economic priority area resulting data to develop ways to control outbreaks. They are for Ukraine. obtaining much-needed help to use this technology through a Our programs and services in innovation continued to ad- consortium that CRDF helped to establish with support from dress urgent issues of global entrepreneurship and technology the U.S. Department of State. Not only will raising the level commercialization. In 2008, we drew upon our strong record of GIS expertise in Kyrgyzstan help address infectious disease of bringing together local scientists and business people to help outbreaks, it will also help stimulate research, education and build strong local science/business partnerships, while estab- business cooperation using these technologies. lishing links with U.S. companies, associations and technical Taken individually, these changes are impressive. However, experts. We also hosted workshops and training seminars for their real strength lies in the powerful momentum created hundreds of scientists in Eurasia to impart valuable lessons on by their collective impact, leading us into a better future. The such topics as proposal writing, business plans and intellectual world we live in tomorrow depends tremendously on the sup- property concerns. port given to science and scientists today. We are delighted to CRDF continues to be a key partner in implementing continue our effort to raise awareness about the importance of government and private programs to halt proliferation. Our engaging scientists internationally to address global challenges. programs give priority to former weapons researchers and As you will see, “Across the Threshold” is more than a engage them in productive civilian research and development. concept. It accurately describes how we view the impact of In Kyrgyzstan, public health scientists—including those international science collaboration on creating an enduring who once worked in the bioweapons field—are increasingly transformation. We hope you will join us on this journey.

John Moore Cathleen A. Campbell Chair, CRDF Board of Directors President & CEO

CRDF Annual Report 2008  Project Highlight: Iraq Virtual Science Library

Through the IVSL, Iraqi scientists and engineers participated in several CRDF training workshops and conferences to increase knowledge of their fields and learn about new research approaches.

Opening the Gateway to Change Iraqi scientists and engineers faced decades of isolation from number of publications made by Iraqi scientists in the world’s the international scientific community. Today, in an often- leading journals—from approximately 80 publications in dangerous environment, they are willing to risk their lives to 2005 (before the IVSL began) to almost 240 in 2008. The continue their work. Through a Web-based project—called the IVSL is playing a significant part in facilitating this rise in Iraq Virtual Science Library (IVSL)—they can access up-to- publication output. date scientific data and expand their research horizons as well Several Iraqi researchers—speaking anonymously in as their contributions to their nation’s reconstruction. order to protect their safety—stress that they cannot imagine The IVSL—for which CRDF serves as secretariat and conducting research without the IVSL. They had previously manager—is an online database that provides free, full-text undertaken tedious and inefficient publication searches access to more than a million peer-reviewed articles and without access to scientific databases. Now, thanks to the a large collection of educational materials. It was formed IVSL, they are able to increase their knowledge of their through a partnership among several U.S. government agen- fields and learn about new research approaches very easily. cies, companies and NGOs. Students also use the IVSL to interact with researchers around Since inception of the IVSL, more than 7,000 Iraqis have the world to learn the latest methods and technologies and registered to use the database, which serves all public universi- prepare to contribute their own findings to international ties in Iraq (80 percent of the Iraqi university population) as journals and conferences. well as nine government ministries. “I’d like to express my gratitude to everyone working on As of May 2009, approximately 30,000 articles are the ISVL, and my gratitude is extended to all the world scientific downloaded each month, with more than 1,000,000 articles organizations and presses to validate it, and we look for more downloaded since the start of the program in 2006. Access scientific cooperation and exchange between Iraq and the to current research has prompted a three-fold increase in the world countries,” says one of the researchers.

 “Having your heart in the right place is not enough, you need people who have the type of experience, energy and motivation that CRDF talent brings to the table. Without CRDF, this would have been a far less successful effort.” ­—William McCluskey International Technology Programs Office Office of the Secretary of Defense

In 2009 CRDF will build on its success managing the IVSL project and the newly launched Research and Education Portal in Iraq (REPI) to develop digital library and informa- tion-technology based projects in other countries. Already plans are underway for a pilot virtual science library program in Afghanistan.

Project Perspective A “true partnership” is how William McCluskey, the director CRDF has played a critical role in facilitating the IVSL, of the International Technology Programs Office with the says McCluskey. He emphasized that CRDF’s successful expe- Office of the Secretary of Defense, describes the Iraq Virtual rience in improving the conditions for conducting scientific Science Library (IVSL). McCluskey, as the Department of research and education can be a strong asset to other countries Defense lead, helped to develop the IVSL in 2005 with several wanting to create positive change in their people. public and private sector partners. Over the last four years, McCluskey has continued to work with CRDF on re- the tremendous impact of the IVSL has made McCluskey and construction and stabilization efforts in Iraq, including the his partners feel they have made a positive difference in the development of an exchange program for Iraqi engineers. “The lives of Iraqi scientists and students who chose to stay in Iraq IVSL has proven to be the foundation that enables such follow- and help their fellow citizens. According to McCluskey, the on efforts,” says McCluskey. IVSL advances science and technology and contributes to the stabilization and democratization of Iraq.

CRDF Annual Report 2008  Project Highlight: Infectious Disease Surveillance in Central Asia

Instructors from the local research community, the United States and Europe have provided GIS training to the public health community in Kyrgyzstan.

Breaking New Ground in Public Health Safety Central Asia has a long history of infectious diseases that facility located at the Kyrgyz State University of Construction, circulate in domestic and wild animal populations and are Transportation and Architecture (KSUCTA) in Bishkek. transmitted to humans. Over the last decade, new independent The KCGE is managed by Project Director Dr. Akylbek countries like Kyrgyzstan have been grappling with infectious Chymyrov, head of the KSUCTA Department of Geodesy, disease outbreaks with minimal resources. appointed by the KSUCTA and CRDF. The KCGE project is Public health scientists in Kyrgyzstan–including those who funded by a grant from the U.S. State Department to CRDF. once worked in the bioweapons field—are increasingly needing Initial steering guidance came from U.S. consortium mem- to use mapping tools like Geographic Information Systems bers, but the Kyrgyz members—led by Dr. Chymyrov—assumed (GIS) to track infectious diseases such as anthrax and utilizing management of the Kyrgyz component of the consortium, as the resulting data to develop ways to control outbreaks. CRDF planned. A GIS computer laboratory equipped with modern has helped to establish a consortium to enable these scientists to hardware and GIS software was established at KSUCTA. In- have access and training to use this important technology. structors from the local research community, the United States Since its inception in 2006, the Kyrgyz Consortium for GIS and Europe provide GIS training in spatial analysis, spatial Excellence (KCGE) has played an important role in helping epidemiology, ecological modeling and integration of GIS into scientists across Central Asia strengthen their mapping skills biological, ecological and disease surveillance studies. to more quickly map and track diseases. Its primary goal is to The KCGE has brought together U.S. scientists with their raise the level of GIS expertise in Kyrgyzstan and to stimulate Kyrgyz counterparts, as well as enabled public health research- research, education and business cooperation using these tech- ers in Kyrgyzstan to improve their understanding of infectious nologies. The KCGE has resulted in the establishment of a GIS disease and help implement preventative strategies.

 “With the KCGE, we now have a centralized place in Kyrgyzstan to provide standardized GIS training to the public health community.” ­—Dr. Jason Blackburn Director/Spatial Epidemiology and Ecology Research Laboratory California State University, Fullerton

Project Perspective The KCGE grew out of a long-standing relationship with According to Dr. Blackburn, the KCGE has flourished under CRDF and Dr. Jason Blackburn—director of the Spatial the leadership shown by its head, Dr. Akylbek Chymyrov, Epidemiology and Ecology Research Laboratory at California head of the KSUCTA Department of Geodesy, and his staff. State University, Fullerton—when he was consulting on the Dr. Blackburn says they have worked hard to engage scientists development of new GIS laboratories in and from Kyrgyzstan and other nations in the Central Asia and Uzbekistan that were funded by the U.S. Department of Caucasus regions through membership, training and meet- Defense. The KCGE project in Kyrgyzstan benefited from ings. They have also established strong academic and research these earlier GIS experiences in Central Asia, and will allow cooperation with the European GIS community. for the three countries to share their GIS data regionally.

CRDF Annual Report 2008  Project Highlight: Newborn Screening Initiative in the Middle East

In 2008, CRDF—in connection with the NIH—furthered research collaboration on newborn screening in the Middle East and North Africa region by holding a proposal development workshop and grant competition as part of a conference held in Cairo, Egypt.

Exchanging Knowledge, Saving Lives The screening of newborns for a variety of genetic and the NIH. NICHD has led the MENA initiative and provided metabolic disorders is required by every state in the United support to CRDF for both activities. States. In the Middle East and North Africa—a region in which The conference provided participants with the opportunity inherited disorders occur at a higher frequency—testing has to discuss recent advances in research and technology that become one of the top health priorities. Several countries have led to the development of more effective detection and are now working together to develop and expand national treatment of genetic disorders. Researchers from the Middle newborn screening programs through the Middle East and East and North Africa region and Asia shared ideas and North Africa Newborn Screening (NBS) Initiative, which mechanisms for developing a national newborn screening brings health professionals, policymakers and researchers system, related challenges and other management issues. From together through conferences and other activities to discuss this conference and the integrated workshops, new networks common issues and establish shared research activities. In began to develop and opportunities for collaborative projects 2008, CRDF helped to advance these collaborations by holding began to evolve. a proposal development workshop and grant competition to CRDF—in connection with the NIH—helped to further allow new research collaborators to work together. these partnerships and expand these regional collaborative Both the workshop and competition were organized as projects through the proposal development workshop and part of the Second Conference of the MENA NBS Initiative grant competition. The workshop focused on establishing a held April 12-14, 2008 in Cairo, Egypt. The primary organizers framework for potential newborn screening networks and for this conference were the Egyptian Ministry of Health and forming international teams to identify and address research Population, the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute priorities. The grant competition then provided seed money to of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), part of support the development of comprehensive research proposals the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other agencies at that qualify for submission to local, regional or international

10 “We’ve had a very good collaboration with CRDF in this newborn screening initiative. CRDF has had a very important role in stimulating research activities. You have the flexibility that is different from the NICHD’s—and I think we need to build on that.” ­—Dr. Danuta Krotoski, Ph.D. Center for Developmental Biology and Perinatal Medicine National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIH

Project Perspective funders that support newborn screening research initiatives Dr. Danuta Krotoski, Ph.D., is the senior advisor to the director or activities in the region. CRDF awarded one grant to a team of the Center for Developmental Biology and Perinatal from Tunisia, Morocco and Egypt. This funding will enable the Medicine and special assistant to the deputy director of the researchers to travel to a central location to collaborate on the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development development of their research projects and draft a full proposal (NICHD), at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Krotoski that will be submitted to sources of funding other than CRDF. says that bringing countries together to exchange knowledge CRDF’s grant competition resulting from the Cairo on the genetic screening of newborns is saving children’s lives proposal development workshop is an important first step for in the Middle East and North Africa region. “One of the most future collaborations, says Dr. Danuta Krotoski, Ph.D., the important things we can do is involve researchers in the region,” senior advisor to the director of the Center for Developmental she adds. “The workshop and follow-on grant competition Biology and Perinatal Medicine and special assistant to the with CRDF are wonderful because they’re bringing the deputy director of the NICHD at the National Institutes region’s countries together. I personally feel there are a lot of of Health. Dr. Krotoski has worked closely with CRDF in opportunities in the future to identify priority areas and work activities that promote collaborative research for the Middle together in a collaborative fashion.” East and North Africa Newborn Screening Initiative.

CRDF Annual Report 2008 11 2008 Events: George Brown Award

Dr. Edwin Daniel Hirleman, the recipient of CRDF’s 2008 George Brown Award for International Scientific Collaboration, celebrates the uniting power of scientific and educational cooperation through many active international projects. (Pictured above and opposite page, bottom)

A Commitment to Global Education In 2008 CRDF presented Dr. Edwin Daniel Hirleman, As the founder of Purdue University’s Global Engineering professor and head of the School of Mechanical Engineering Program (GEP), Dr. Hirleman has designed international at Purdue University, with the CRDF George Brown Award opportunities specifically for engineering students and profes- for International Scientific Collaboration in recognition of sionals, and has established programs to help integrate global his outstanding commitment to international education and concepts into their work. Through GEP, he established the cooperative research. Throughout his career, Dr. Hirleman has Global Engineering Alliance for Research and Education been active in encouraging cultural and scientific exchanges (GEARE), which combines international study with opportu- with engineers and researchers around the globe. nities for internships and collaborative research. The George Brown Award is CRDF’s highest honor, rec- Dr. Hirleman is also working to develop GlobalHUB, an ognizing outstanding individuals for their efforts to promote NSF-funded Engineering Virtual Organization that enables international science collaboration in the spirit of the late U.S. students, faculty and researchers to use a wide array of Congressman George Brown. open-source software to collaborate on international team According to Dr. Hirleman, solving today’s grand chal- design projects, facilitate exchange programs and advance lenges—from clean water to energy to healthcare—requires engineering education research. collaborations between engineers and scientists from all over In his acceptance speech at CRDF’s award event in October the world. 2008, Dr. Hirleman celebrated the uniting power of scientific “For today’s engineers, every job is a global engineering and educational cooperation: “Purdue, CRDF and I have the job,” says Dr. Hirleman. “When we get students together face same vision, and that’s peace and prosperity. We’re convinced to face and struggling together, that’s when we create global that when our students build these global networks of peers engineers. My goal is to deliver that opportunity to as many and friends—with China, India, Africa—that is the best we can students as we can.” do to ensuring peace for future generations.”

12 “Purdue, CRDF and I have the same vision, and that’s peace and prosperity.” —Dr. Edwin Daniel Hirleman William E. and Florence E. Perry Head and Professor of Mechanical Engineering Purdue University

CRDF President and CEO Cathy Campbell and CRDF Board Chair Dr. John Moore honored Dr. Edwin Daniel Hirleman, the 2008 recipient of the George Brown Award, for his dedication to global education. (Top left)

CRDF Annual Report 2008 13 2008 Events: Promoting the Value of International Science Cooperation on Capitol Hill

CRDF Board Director Dr. William Wulf, second from far-right, testified on behalf of CRDF at a July 2008 Congressional hearing on the role of U.S. non-governmental organizations and universities in fostering international science and technology cooperation. (Photograph by the House Committee on Science and Technology)

CRDF Testifies Before House Committee on Science and Technology The United States needs to do more to engage U.S. scientists “We are delighted that CRDF was invited to testify before and engineers in international science collaboration—that the House Science Committee,” noted Dr. Wulf. “It was this was the message of Dr. William Wulf, a member of CRDF’s Committee, under the leadership of its former Chairman the Board of Directors, as he testified on behalf of CRDF at a July late Congressman George Brown, which spawned the creation 15, 2008 hearing before the House Science and Technology of CRDF in 1992. Chairman Brown felt strongly about interna- Subcommittee on Research and Science Education. Dr. tional science cooperation and the value that NGOs could Wulf’s testimony focused on the role of nongovernmental contribute to implementing global collaborations to address a organizations and universities in international science and myriad of challenges.” technology cooperation. Dr. Wulf also called for the U.S. government to launch a The hearing, entitled “The Role of Non-Governmental strategic, new global initiative to catalyze, broker, amplify and Organizations and Universities in International Science and scale up science and technology cooperation for the benefit of Technology Cooperation,” highlighted the importance of ex- the United States and its partners around the world. Patterned panding international collaborative activities for U.S. scientists after other public-private partnerships, this new global science and engineers to help find global solutions to global challenges. initiative would engage scientists internationally to encourage In his testimony, Dr. Wulf explained why the United critical scientific and technical advances that address global States must do more to engage our scientists and engineers challenges including infectious disease, food security, energy in international collaboration. He also shared the experience alternatives and vanishing ecosystems; to reach young scientists that CRDF has accumulated over 13 years as an effective and support a robust research and educational infrastructure; and efficient implementer of global science and technology and to build mutually beneficial economic partnerships. collaborations and a solid partner with the U.S. government, “It would facilitate greatly expanded international science private sector and foreign governments and institutions. and technology cooperation as well as enhance institutional

14 “Scientists and engineers share a set of values that transcend culture. Those shared values facilitate developing the trust that is essential to achieving foreign policy and national security objectives.” —Dr. William Wulf President Emeritus National Academy of Engineering

capacity in the developing world,” said Dr. Wulf. “Nations with a strong, stable science and technology base are better participants in the global economy, develop indigenous solutions to national problems and contribute to ongoing international collaborative efforts.” In addition to Dr. Wulf, other witnesses were invited to present testimony, including: • Dr. Alan Leshner, the chief executive officer of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the executive publisher of the journal Science • Dr. Michael Clegg, the foreign secretary of the National Academy of Sciences and the Donald Bren Professor of Biological Sciences and of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of California, Irvine • Dr. James Calvin, the interim vice president for research and a professor of statistics at Texas A&M University

CRDF Annual Report 2008 15 2008 Events: CRDF Convenes Panel on International Higher Education Reforms

CRDF Senior Program Manager and Senior Technical Advisor Dr. Marilyn Pifer led an international panel on research in higher education at the 2008 Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Report from the 2008 AAAS Annual Meeting CRDF showcased its work at the 2008 Annual Meeting of The panelists discussed preferred models of successful the American Association for the Advancement of Science and sustainable university research. They also highlighted (AAAS) in Boston, February 13-18. important social, cultural, and economic factors that influence At CRDF’s symposium, entitled “Changing Models of university research structures from one country to another. Research in Higher Education: International Perspectives,” Specific attention was also paid to the U.S. university research CRDF Senior Program Manager and Senior Technical Adviser model, widely viewed as being successful, and the lessons that Dr. Marilyn Pifer led an international panel that presented can be gleaned from, and added to, that model. three stages of higher education reforms aimed at improving Later that evening, CRDF welcomed nearly 300 attendees economic growth. The panelists included Professor Brendan to an International Science for Diplomacy Reception, at which Goldsmith, the president emeritus of the Dublin Institute CRDF President and CEO Cathy Campbell and Board member of Technology; Rector Mikhail Strikhanov of the Dr. David Kay impressed upon attendees the real impact of Engineering Physics Institute; and Dr. Wajih Owais, the CRDF’s work creating solutions to global challenges such as president of the Jordan University of Science and Technology. disease, climate change and economic growth.

16 Members of the U.S.−DPRK Scientific Engagement Consortium, for which CRDF serves as the secretariat, met at the AAAS Annual Meeting to discuss future consortium activities.

At her plenary address, Dr. Nina Fedoroff, the science and technology adviser to the U.S. Secretary of State, told the AAAS audience that science and technology has an important role to play in strengthening links with poorer countries, particularly at a time when the United States faces “a rising tide of resentment” around the world. She cited the January 2008 signing of a new science and technology agreement with Libya as evidence of growing acceptance of the role science can play in U.S. diplomacy.

CRDF Annual Report 2008 17 CRDF Services: GAP in 2008

CRDF’s GAP program simplifies the management of international projects by offering crucial project support, streamlining bureaucratic processes and overcoming barriers to research collaboration.

Providing Crucial Project Support CRDF’s GAP services draw upon expertise refined in nearly In addition to services in Eurasian countries, GAP has 15 years of global operations to aid other organizations in suc- broadened its geographic scope to provide services for activi- cessfully moving forward their objectives. GAP offers a host of ties in the Middle East, North Africa, Southeast Asia and services that cater specifically to diverse clients and provides beyond. In 2008 GAP provided its services in such countries as the project support services that organizations need to manage Iraq, Libya, Brazil, Estonia, Pakistan and Indonesia. international research collaborations. GAP has consistently provided tailor-made solutions that allow clients to succeed in even the most complex projects. New clients in 2008 included: Services include coordinating international collaboration, Washington University, St. Louis ensuring financial accountability, support and facilitating Chevron Corporation project management. In 2008 GAP expanded its travel and Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. event support services and its ability to receive and make Yellowstone Park Foundation payments in Euros. BHP Billiton Ltd. ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) The U.S. Center for Entrepreneurship

18 CRDF Services: Building a Knowledge-based Economy in Qatar

CRDF and the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) signed a contract in 2008 in which CRDF is providing technical services to help QNRF in its work as a science-based foundation.

Promoting International Cooperation CRDF has been contracted by the Qatar National Research Advancement of Science, the American Physical Society and Fund (QNRF) to provide the benefit of its nearly 15 years the U.S. Department of State to explore opportunities for of experience as a science funding agency across a number international cooperation. of tasks including information and award management, The QNRF leaders also met with CRDF’s executive team professional development and public relations. QNRF was to discuss mutual challenges and approaches to managing established by the Qatar Foundation in 2006 as part of its a science-based foundation. QNRF program staff seminars ongoing commitment to establish Qatar as a knowledge-based focused on grant programs design and implementation economy. Through its National Priorities Research Program including operating peer-reviewed competitions using modern and the Undergraduate Research Experience Program, QNRF database and Web-interface technologies, methods of selecting aims to fund original, competitively selected research in natural and qualifying peer reviewers, the administration of science science, industry and engineering, health and medical sciences, panels, applicant and awardee relations and variations in agricultural science, and social science and the humanities. review processes. During the summer and fall of 2008, CRDF conducted a QNRF financial and grant administration staff participated series of seminars for the QNRF executive, program, financial in a seminar covering internal controls and best practices, audit and administrative staff. CRDF provided opportunities for and compliance; due diligence, preparing and negotiating grant QNRF executives to meet with members of the U.S. science agreements, intellectual property, bioethics, financial manage- policy and funding community such as the National Science ment, procurement, data management and record keeping. Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the National Academy of Sciences, the American Association for the

CRDF Annual Report 2008 19 Financial Statement

Stephen S. Wolk, CPA Chief Financial Officer

Letter from the CFO CRDF’s budget and fiscal policies are carefully designed to Despite 2008’s unusual economic patterns, we maintained advance our mission and to promote sound stewardship of our a balanced funding portfolio through a prudent, responsible financial resources. Those policies ensure that we comply with fiscal policy. As we begin the new fiscal year, we remain com- all Federal and State requirements as we promote international mitted to a diversified investment portfolio and a balance scientific and technical collaboration through grants, technical between existing and new funding sources. resources and training. The financial information presented here is drawn from Over the past fiscal year CRDF maintained our past prac- CRDF’s 2008 audited financial statements, prepared by tices of excellence in financial terms as well as in the positive McGladrey & Pullen, LLP, in accordance with generally impact of its mission and program activities. We appreciate accepted accounting principles and presented to the CRDF the many funders from whom we receive grants and financial Board of Directors in June 2009. support, including the U.S. government, private foundations and corporations. Sincerely,

Stephen S. Wolk, CPA Chief Financial Officer

20 Financial Statement

Consolidated statement of activities for the year ended December 31, 2008

Temporarily Unrestricted Restricted Total Revenues: Grants and Contracts $ 10,601,426 $ 1,777,795 $ 12,379,221 Interest and Investment Income 356,197 178,929 535,126 GAP program 1,688,425 - 1,688,425 Net Assets Released 10,869,243 (10,869,243) - Total Revenues 23,515,291 (8,912,519) 14,602,772

Expenses: Program Expenses: Centers, Institution Building & Innovation 5,355,187 - 5,355,187 Cooperative Research Grants 4,242,321 - 4,242,321 Nonproliferation 7,301,139 - 7,301,139 Middle East & North Africa 1,051,128 - 1,051,128 17,949,775 - 17,949,775 GAP program 1,414,948 - 1,414,948 Total Program Expenses 19,364,723 - 19,364,723 Management Expenes 5,093,776 - 5,093,776 Total Expenses 24,458,499 - 24,458,499

Change In Net Assets (943,208) (8,912,519) (9,855,727)

Net Assets At Beginning of Year 12,065,829 27,501,468 39,567,297

Net Assets At End of Year $ 11,122,621 $ 18,588,949 $ 29,711,570

*The information presented here is drawn from the 2008 consolidated financial statements of CRDF and Subsidiary, which were audited by McGladrey & Pullen, LLP in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and presented to the CRDF Board of Directors at its June 2009 meeting.

CRDF Annual Report 2008 21 Where We Work

CRDF is committed to working in countries where international science and technology cooperation can have a critical impact. Our international offices and partners throughout Eurasia, Middle East, North Africa and South Asia facilitate our programs and services in more Wherethan 30 countries. we make a difference

Russia Estonia Azerbaijan Tajikistan Latvia Georgia Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Ukraine Uzbekistan Poland Lithuania Turkmenistan Moldova Hungary Slovenia Bulgaria Macedonia Albania

Pakistan

USA India Jordan

Qatar Philippines U.A.E. Indonesia

Iraq Libya Armenia Egypt Thailand

Saudi Arabia

Eurasia/Eastern Europe South & Central Asia Middle East & South East Asia North Africa Albania Lithuania Afghanistan Egypt Indonesia Armenia Macedonia Kazakhstan Iraq Philippines Azerbaijan Moldova Kyrgyzstan Jordan Thailand Bulgaria Poland Pakistan Libya Estonia Russia Tajikistan Qatar Georgia Slovenia Turkmenistan Saudi Arabia Hungary Ukraine Uzbekistan Latvia

22 Board of Directors (as of Dec 31, 2008)

Dr. John H. Moore Chair Dr. Gloria Duffy Dr. Rodney Nichols Dr. Marjorie Senechal President Emeritus President and CEO President Emeritus Louise Wolff Kahn Professor Grove City College The Commonwealth New York Academy Emeritus in Mathematics Club of California of Sciences History of Science Ms. Rose Gottemoeller Vice Chair and Technology Director Dr. Irma Gigli Dr. Victor Rabinowitch Smith College Carnegie Moscow Center Director Senior Vice President (Retired) Center for Immunology & The John D. and Catherine Dr. Albert R.C. Westwood Mr. Fred L. Johnson Treasurer Autoimmune Diseases T. MacArthur Foundation Vice President Emeritus Chairman University of Texas Sandia National Laboratories Santa Fe Technologies, Inc. Health Science Center Dr. Kenneth W. Rind at Houston Senior Advisor Dr. William Wulf Ms. Dona L. Crawford Secretary Investment Banking President Emeritus Associate Director Dr. David Kay Caris & Company National Academy Computation Senior Fellow of Engineering Lawrence Livermore Potomac Institute for National Laboratory Policy Studies

Dr. Jaleh Daie Managing Partner Aurora Equity

CRDF Annual Report 2008 23 Advisory Council (as of Dec 31, 2008)

Ambassador Thomas A. Pickering Chair Dr. Siegfried S. Hecker Dr. Peter H. Raven Vice Chairman, Hills & Co. Co-Director Director Center for International Security Missouri Botanical Garden Dr. Zhores L. Alferov & Cooperation Former President Nobel Prize in Physics (2000) Stanford University American Association for the Science Director Advancement of Science A.F. Ioffe Physico–Technical Institute Dr. John Holdren Teresa and John Heinz Professor Ms. Kim K. Savit Ambassador James F. Collins of Environmental Policy International Business Manager Director and Senior Associate Harvard University Science Applications International Diplomat in Residence Corporation Carnegie Endowment for Dr. Leon Lederman Adjunct Professor International Peace Nobel Prize in Physics (1998) GSIS University of Denver Former Director Dr. Sidney D. Drell Fermi National Accelerator Dr. Robert M. White Senior Fellow Laboratory Principal Hoover Institute Illinois Institute of Technology The Washington Advisory Group Stanford University Former President Mr. Charles T. Owens National Academy of Engineering Dr. Farouk El-Baz President Emeritus Research Professor and Director CRDF Center for Remote Sensing Dr. Principal Dr. Loren R. Graham The Washington Advisory Group Professor of History and Science Former President Massachusetts Institute U.S. National Academy of Sciences of Technology

24 Executive Staff Locations

Ms. Cathleen A. Campbell CRDF Offices Central Asia President & CEO 151/115 Corner Radostovets Str. Headquarters Abay Ave. 1530 Wilson Boulevard, 3rd Floor District, Almaty Dr. Eric Novotny Arlington, Virginia 22209 Republic of Kazakhstan Tel.: 703-526-9720 Senior Vice President Tel./Fax.: 7-7172-50-24-05 Fax: 703-526-9721 [email protected] | www.crdf.org Baku, Azerbaijan (Opening 2009) Mr. Shawn Wheeler Russia/Eurasia Vice President for Ulitsa Miklukho-Maklaya 16/10 Global Operations and Room 204 , Jordan Program Support Services Moscow 117997, Russia (Opening 2009) Tel.: 7-495-777-6560 Fax: 7-495-777-6559 www.crdf.ru CRDF Subsidiary Mr. Stephen S. Wolk LLC Chief Financial Officer Ukraine/Eastern Europe CRDF TechInnovation 4 Bogomoltsa Street ulitsa Kirovogradskaya, d. 9 Room 133 korp. 1, office 245 01024 , Ukraine Moscow, Russia Tel.: 380-44-253-7223 Tel.: 7 (495) 741-05-37 Fax: 380-44-253-4577 [email protected] www.crdf.org.ua www.crdf-techin.ru

CRDF Annual Report 2008 25 Funders and Partners

2008 CRDF Funders Azerbaijan National Science Foundation CRDF wishes to thank the following U.S. government Estonian Science Foundation agencies, private foundations and corporations for their Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative grants and financial contributions to CRDF in 2008. Enterprises (FASIE), Russia Georgian National Science Foundation U.S. State Department Georgian Research and Development Foundation The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Lithuanian State Science and Studies Foundation Carnegie Corporation of New York Ministry of Education and Science, Armenia U.S. Department of Defense Ministry of Education, Azerbaijan U.S. Department of Energy Ministry of Education and Science, Georgia U.S. Department of Homeland Security Ministry of Education and Science, Moldova U.S. National Institutes of Health Ministry of Education and Science, Russia U.S. National Science Foundation Ministry of Education and Science, Ukraine U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency Moldovan Research and Development Association U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Academy of Sciences of Armenia Defense Science and Technology Laboratory National Foundation of Science and Advanced King Abdullah University for Science and Technology Technologies, Armenia Qatar National Research Fund National Mining University, Ukraine Richard Lounsbery Foundation Organisation for Economic Ploughshares Fund Co-operation and Development Bechtel National, Inc. Royal Scientific Society, Jordan SRI International Russian Academy of Sciences U.S.-Russia Center for Entrepreneurship Russian Foundation for Basic Research Yerevan State University CRDF Partners CRDF wishes to thank the following organizations that U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations partnered with CRDF to carry out a program activity or Armenian Engineers and Scientists of America event in 2008. American Association for the Advancement of Science Foreign Government Partners: Syracuse University Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan The Korea Society Academy of Sciences of Moldova Arab Science and Technology Foundation, UAE

26 Congressional Partners The Hon. Brian N. Baird, House of Representatives CRDF wishes to thank the following Congressional The Hon. Janice D. Schakowsky, House of Representatives partners for serving as co-sponsors and/or honorary The Hon. Adam Schiff, House of Representatives chairs of CRDF events in 2008: The Hon. Tim Ryan, House of Representatives The Hon. Russ Carnahan, House of Representatives The Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., United States Senate The Hon. Brian Bilbray, House of Representatives The Hon. Richard G. Luger, United States Senate The Hon. John F. Kerry, United States Senate Embassy Partners The Hon. Dianne G. B. Feinstein, United States Senate Embassy of the Republic of Armenia The Hon. Richard J. Durbin, United States Senate Embassy of Azerbaijan The Hon. Evan Bayh, United States Senate Embassy of Georgia The Hon. Hillary R. Clinton, United States Senate Embassy of the Republic of Iraq The Hon. Barack H. Obama, United States Senate Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan The Hon. Robert P. Casey, Jr., United States Senate Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan The Hon. Charles J. “Jerry” Lewis, Embassy of the State of Kuwait House of Representatives Embassy of Kyrgyz Republic The Hon. Ralph M. Hall, House of Representatives Embassy of Latvia The Hon. Frank R. Wolf, House of Representatives Libyan Liaison Office The Hon. Thomas P. Lantos, House of Representatives Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania The Hon. Gary L. Ackerman, House of Representatives Embassy of the Republic of Moldova The Hon. Howard L. Berman, House of Representatives Embassy of Pakistan The Hon. Bart Gordon, House of Representatives Embassy of Poland The Hon. Nita Lowey, House of Representatives Embassy of the State of Qatar The Hon. Wayne T. Gilchrest, House of Representatives Embassy of the Russian Federation The Hon. David L. Hobson, House of Representatives The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia The Hon. James P. Moran, House of Representatives Embassy of Tajikistan The Hon. Anna G. Eshoo, House of Representatives Embassy of Ukraine The Hon. Sam Farr, House of Representatives Embassy of the United Arab Emirates The Hon. Roscoe G. Bartlett, House of Representatives Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan The Hon. Donald A. Manzullo, House of Representatives The Hon. Vernon Ehlers, House of Representatives CRDF would also like to gratefully acknowledge each of the The Hon. Zoe Lofgren, House of Representatives U.S. Embassies in the countries in which we work for their The Hon. Danny K. Davis, House of Representatives continued support. CRDF would also like to thank the many The Hon. Dennis J. Kucinich, House of Representatives individual scientists and engineers who volunteer their time The Hon. Rush D. Holt, Jr., House of Representatives and expertise for our merit-based review programs to ensure The Hon. Judith B. Biggert, House of Representatives the quality of the work that CRDF supports.

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