In 1994, Portland businessman Rick Barton became the first director of the Offic

Authors

Source

Biz

Date

1-1-1996

Pages

1, 2, 6-7

Abstract

In 1994, Portland businessman Rick Barton became the first director of the Office of Transition Initiatives, which provides seed capital to small-scale experimental programs geared toward furthering the peace process in war-torn countries like Bosnia, Haiti, and Ruwanda. OTI attempts to assist self-sustaining development in even the poorest and most inhumane seetings. Details, related article on Barton's work with the World Affairs Council of Maine.

Subjects

Barton, Frederick D

Recommended Citation

"In 1994, Portland businessman Rick Barton became the first director of the Offic" (1996). Maine News Index – MaineBiz. 2.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_mainebiz/2