good morning , ladies and gentlemen , we are happy you have all come out for our training workshop . today we have a great line-up of speakers to talk to you . first on our program is a well-renown expert in the field of international economic development , harvard's own dr . james smith . dr . smith has been involved in economic research for over twenty years , and has taught at harvard since 1995 . and now , without further adieu , we'd like to welcome mr . james smith .