Those people, there is no doubt, don't seem to like the fact that NGOs (non-governmental organizations) and U.N. agencies operate in Afghanistan.

In Kabul and other places international staff used to go on foot from offices to home. This is no longer possible. People drive now in cars even if the distance is two or three minutes to avoid the harassment by these guests.

I hope it is resolved soon. We hope the Indian delegation will stay here until this is solved.

Financial sustainability is, without a doubt, the most pivotal issue for nonprofit organizations for the next decade. We're seeing many more organizations in financial distress.

It is almost the opposite of what people think. Organizations tend not to be on the cutting edge.

So many of the people, organizations and businesses that are helping rebuild New Orleans and the Gulf were themselves victims of the disaster. Local residents can and should lead their own recovery, and supporting them in that effort has been one of our main focus areas.