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Global Economy and Development

Global Economy and Development

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The Global Economy and Development program provides thought leadership, cutting-edge research, and actionable solutions to achieve a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous global economy.

NAIROBI, KENYA, October 2013: Co-workers at the iHub Nairobi, a working space for technology entrepreneurs
Aerial view of wind turbines on a sea shore.
ALANGAON, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA - February 22, 2014: Happy Indian rural girl at their school, Alangaon, Amravati , Maharashtra, India

The global economy is on an unsustainable path characterized by widening economic and social inequities, environmental degradation, and increasing concentration of poverty and deprivation that threaten global peace and prosperity.

The Global Economy and Development program at Brookings equips global, national, and local policymakers with the cutting-edge knowledge and actionable tools they need to address shared challenges and achieve a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous economic system for all.

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