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Global Trade
Leveraging US-Africa critical mineral opportunities: Strategies for success
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Climate & Energy
The world at 60 gigatonnes of greenhouse gas emissions
Demographics & Population
There is no ‘optimal’ population size. It’s about long-term investment in human capital
Artificial Intelligence
AI sovereignty in Kenya: Building a future rooted in local ownership and innovation
Education Access & Equity
Ubuntu Womanism: Strengthening leadership pathways for girls in Zambia
Experts
Brahima Sangafowa Coulibaly
Vice President and Director
- Global Economy and Development,
Senior Fellow
- Global Economy and Development
Pierre Nguimkeu
Director
- Africa Growth Initiative,
Senior Fellow
- Global Economy and Development
John W. McArthur
Director
- Center for Sustainable Development,
Senior Fellow
- Global Economy and Development
Rebecca Winthrop
Director
- Center for Universal Education,
Senior Fellow
- Global Economy and Development
Julie McCarthy
Nonresident Fellow
- Global Economy and Development, Center for Sustainable Development
Ben Jones
Nonresident Senior Fellow
- Global Economy and Development
