Youth unemployment in South Africa
Guest blog by Denver Moses The past 10 weeks participating in the LEG have signaled a period of personal and professional growth. Being part of a global online learning environment was […]
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Making problems more approachable using PDIA
Guest blog by Ileana Ferber For a professional that has been dreaming of working in international development her whole life, the LEG program has been one of the best learning experiences […]
Engaging the process of change and collaborative participation for inclusive growth
Guest blog by Matt Warner Matt Andrews and Ricardo Hausmann have created one of the most profound educational experiences for those working in development practice focused on inclusive growth. This course […]
Driving diversification in the Cova da Beira Region, Portugal
Guest blog by João Leitão Learning how to drive the Cova da Beira Region, Portugal: From a stepping-stone to complexity. Reflections on LEG 2021, October 4 – December 10, 2021, from […]
Responding to economic collapse in Venezuela
Guest blog by Ana Maria Chirinos Leanez After almost two years since the COVID19 pandemic started, policymakers and governments continue struggling with questions on how to deal with concerns on economic […]
11 lessons and insights from Leading Economic Growth
Guest blog by Marcia Korsten A great thing about this programme is that it highlighted that context matters for an economic growth strategy and that unique and differentiated approaches that fit […]
Budgeting, planning, and economic strategy in Mozambique
Guest blog by Bruce Byiers Several years ago, I was involved in what seemed like quite a practical, consultative – perhaps even problem-driven – project in Mozambique: to better connect their […]
Economic growth strategies in North Macedonia
Guest blog by Jones Anthony – Growth challenge: Slower economic growth compared to neighboring countries – Country/region/municipality: North Macedonia (NM) I gained a deep understanding of several key economic growth and […]
Exploring economic diversification in Azerbaijan
Guest blog by Gasimli Vusal “Leading Economic Growth” program gave us the know-how we can start implementing to promote economic growth in our city, region, or country at this difficult time. Staff […]
Examining economic inequity in King County, Washington
Guest blog by Allison Ashton Growth challenge: My growth challenge is regional economic inequity. The reason it matters is because BIPOC communities, women, and workers with lower levels of educational attainment […]