Taking “Global Development Initiative” from the perspective of foreigners as its entry point and main content, this book brings together articles by several former dignitaries and renowned experts, including Djoomart Otorbaev, former Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan; Grzegorz W. Kolodko, former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Poland; Sergey Sanakoev, Vice Chairman of the Russian-China Friendship Association; John Ross, former Director of Economic and Business Policy for the Mayor of London; and Jean-Guy Carrier, former Secretary-General of the International Chamber of Commerce. These articles focus on the concept, principles, objectives, development prospects, practical paths and global significance of the Global Development Initiative. The international experts think highly of the people-centered and action-oriented Global Development Initiative, and also put forward pragmatical proposals on the challenges and risks that may arise during the implementation of the Global Development Initiative.