A Lesson on Complexity, Curiosity, and Modesty
Guest blog by Albeck Yair, LEG’23 While it seemed at the beginning of the program that we all in our working group are facing the same problems, along the program […]
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Integrating Refugees into the Polish Labor Economy
Guest blog by Piotr Arak, LEG’23 In successful businesses it is typical to try out new things and evaluate the outcome because you can earn more money if you find […]
Exploring Economic Complexity in South Africa
Guest blog by Yolanda Smit, LEG’23 Your problems are never what you think your problems are, and neither are your solutions. PDIA is helpful for problem identification and identifying the […]
Regional Economic Development in Western Australia
Guest blog by Kristie Tonkin, LEG ’23 I have thoroughly enjoyed extending my thinking about how to lead economic growth in regional Western Australia through the 10 week course. I […]
Exploring the Agility of Economic Initiatives in Azerbaijan
Guest blog by Vusal Shikhaliyev, LEG ’23 My journey with “Leading Economic Growth” program started with my strong aspiration to achieve my career goals. I have always deeply believed that […]
Supporting Local Economic Development in Western Canada
Guest blog by Kevin Casmiro Moraes, LEG’23 As a transplant from a major urban center – Toronto – Prince Rupert was a culture shock. A small, northern community, located on […]
Exploring the Lack of Economic Diversity in Wyoming
Guest blog by Wendy Lopez, LEG’23 In 1885, my great-great-grandfather, with his wife and children, left Minnesota for the great territory of Wyoming. After a tough journey, they settled on […]
Apply for our Leading Economic Growth Executive Program!
We are offering Leading Economic Growth online again from October 2 – December 8th 2023. Application deadline is September 20th, 2023. Stimulating growth is the top economic priority for many countries and localities […]
Leading Economic Growth: My Journey of Continuous Learning!
Guest blog by Christi Bell, LEG’23 Having spent my career as an economic development practitioner, I’ve taken many courses, have a certificate in economic development, and have worked well beyond […]
Visualizing the Problem in Problem Driven Iterative Adaptation
Guest blog by Pheakkdey Nguon Often times, as a technical expert, I am brought into a situation to try to address a policy problem, for example, illegal deforestation and its […]