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Sustained and Inclusive Economic Growth and Governance in Colombia

  • Publication date January 13, 2025
Bridge in Andes mountain in Colombia

Guest blog by Ernesto Correa Valderrama, LEG ’24  In Colombia, armed conflict, poverty, illicit crops and, although it may seem strange, even deforestation are located where there are no good quality roads.  That was the basis on which the Transport Infrastructure Program Roads for Equity1 was structured and awarded transparently in 2015 for more than…Continue Reading Sustained and Inclusive Economic Growth and Governance in Colombia

Charting a Path to Economic Mobility: From Braven’s Mission to Puerto Rico’s Potential

  • Publication date January 6, 2025
San Juan, Puerto Rico

Guest blog by Jonathan Chaparro, LEG ’24  As I reflect on my career, one theme has continually fueled my passion: the belief in the transformative power of philanthropy to create meaningful, lasting change. Over the years, this belief has guided my work at Braven, where I’ve had the privilege of advancing our mission to empower…Continue Reading Charting a Path to Economic Mobility: From Braven’s Mission to Puerto Rico’s Potential

Apply for our Leading Economic Growth Executive Program!

  • Publication date September 9, 2024
Global map view with countries highlighted in blue where LEG participants are

We are offering Leading Economic Growth online again from September 30 – December 6th 2024. Application deadline is September 20th, 2024. Stimulating growth is the top economic priority for many countries and localities around the world. Yet many are trapped, lacking the productive capability to solve problems and expand to new industries to drive development. New growth strategies…Continue Reading Apply for our Leading Economic Growth Executive Program!

Strategic Policymaking in Azerbaijan

  • Publication date August 2, 2024
Skyscrapers in Baku, Azerbaijan

Guest blog by Nuru Suleymanov, LEG ’23 I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to participate in this unique course, during which leading scholars and practitioners Professor Matt Andrews and Professor Ricardo Hausmann, as well as other members of the Harvard Kennedy School team, shared with us their valuable experience, knowledge and insights in…Continue Reading Strategic Policymaking in Azerbaijan

Informal Employment in Azerbaijan as an Impediment to Economic Growth

  • Publication date July 15, 2024
Workers cleaning the ground in Azerbaijan

Guest blog by Nijat Rahmanli, LEG ’23 Throughout my career in the government, I have participated in numerous discussions and workshops on how to achieve economic growth while ensuring inclusivity and sustainability. However, few of them were as practical and down-to-earth as the course on Leading Economic Growth. We came to understand that the easiest part…Continue Reading Informal Employment in Azerbaijan as an Impediment to Economic Growth

Navigating the Challenges of Diversity and Public Engagement in Wyoming

  • Publication date July 12, 2024
A person writing on paper

Guest blog by Amy Quick, LEG ’23 I had the unique privilege of being able to engage in the PDIA process and problem identification prior to beginning this fall’s Leading Economic Growth course, allowing me to bring some real-world experience to the classroom and intellectual component. The State of Wyoming has been working with the Harvard…Continue Reading Navigating the Challenges of Diversity and Public Engagement in Wyoming

Analyzing Brazil’s Position in Semi-Conductor Supply Chain using PDIA

  • Publication date July 5, 2024
Industrial location in Brazil

Guest blog by Loureiro Fernando, LEG ’23 To be able to reflect on PDIA concept and process, to put these concepts in a process-oriented approach, gave me a great insight to help me prepare and propose my interactions with government and policy makers with whom I engage in Latin America and Africa. I was involved…Continue Reading Analyzing Brazil’s Position in Semi-Conductor Supply Chain using PDIA

Driving Inclusive Economic Growth for Azerbaijan

  • Publication date July 1, 2024
Skyline image of Azerbaijan

Guest Blog by Samira Musayeva, LEG ’23  “Leading Economic Growth” program is a valuable learning process that in a very attractive “language” explains the use of creative and effective tools that allow defining a specific approach for each economy. It defines a new view on the context of economic reforms and their subsequent implementation.  Azerbaijan…Continue Reading Driving Inclusive Economic Growth for Azerbaijan