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Achievement in African Leadership


Reuters/Mike Hutchings - Mozambique President Joaquim A. Chissano

Save to My Portfolio The Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership

Thursday, October 25, 2007
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Washington, DC

The Mo Ibrahim Foundation awarded its first prize of more than $5 million to Joaquim A. Chissano, Mozambique’s second president. Brookings hosts a discussion about the prize and the index used to rank governance and achievement with the creator of the index, Robert Rotberg of Harvard University. Read More

Africa, Global Governance, Governance, Global Economics, Global Poverty

Views From the Bank Luncheon Series


The World Bank - World Bank Headquarters

Save to My Portfolio Views From the Bank Luncheon Series

The Transparency and Accountability Project hosts an ongoing luncheon series focused on governance and fiduciary topics in each region around the world. Contact Alice Krupit for more information. Read More

PAST EVENT: The Bottom Billion


The World Bank/Curt Carnemark - School children attending class in Mali

Save to My Portfolio Helping the Bottom Billion

Tuesday, September 25, 2007
12:00 PM to
Washington, DC

While many countries have experienced rapid growth and improved living standards through globalization, there remains a group of extremely poor nations that are mired in poverty. For these "bottom billion," traditional approaches to alleviating poverty have failed. Brookings Global recently hosted Paul Collier to discuss the challenges and potential solutions. Read More

Africa, Global Poverty, Development, Developing Countries

Past Event

Save to My Portfolio Giving People Voice through Opinion Polling: Lessons from Nigeria

Thursday, July 26, 2007
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Washington, DC

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala discussed the results of her first opinion poll in Nigeria at this Brookings briefing. Read More

Research and Commentary

Save to My Portfolio Enhancing Development through Better Use of Public Resources: How Independent Watchdog Groups Can Help

David de Ferranti, Charles C. Griffin, Justin Jacinto, Anthony J. Ody, Nick Warren, September 2006

Brookings Global scholars examine how independent watchdog groups can aid development efforts and offer policy recommendations in this Policy Brief. Read More

Recent Research and Commentary

Development Enhancing Development through Better Use of Public Resources: How Independent Watchdog Groups Can Help

David de Ferranti, Charles C. Griffin, Justin Jacinto, Anthony J. Ody, Nick Warren, September 2006

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ExpertMauricio Cárdenas

Mauricio Cárdenas is a senior fellow and director of the Latin American Initiative. Formerly minister of Economic Development and Transportation, and director of National Planning of Colombia, his research focuses on international and development economics. He is also the president of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic Association (LACEA).

ExpertRebecca Blank

Rebecca Blank is an expert on the interaction between the macroeconomy, government anti-poverty programs, and the behavior and well being of low-income families. She has just been named the Robert S. Kerr senior fellow at Brookings.

ExpertMark B. McClellan

A medical doctor and economist, Mark McClellan works on promoting high-quality, innovative and affordable health care. Once commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration and administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Dr. McClellan now directs the Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform.

ExpertSarah A. Binder

Sarah Binder is an expert on Congress and legislative politics.  She is completing a project on the politics of advice and consent, and is at work on the politics of how Congress responds to financial crises.

ProgramGovernance Studies

Governance Studies explores political institutions of the United States and other democracies to assess how they govern, how their practices compare and how citizens and public servants can advance sound governance.

ExpertJulia B. Isaacs

Julia Isaacs focuses on public investments in children and how children are affected by national budgetary policies. A former federal budget analyst, she also researches the economic mobility of children and families across the income spectrum.

ExpertSuzanne Maloney

Suzanne Maloney studies Iran, the political economy of the Persian Gulf and Middle East energy policy. A former U.S. State Department policy advisor, she has also counseled private companies on Middle East issues.

Research ProjectThe Hamilton Project

The Hamilton Project produces research and policy proposals on how to create a growing economy that benefits more Americans. Their agenda also focuses on enhancing individual economic security and effective public investments. 

ExpertCarlos Pascual

Carlos Pascual is a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine. As vice president and director of Foreign Policy, he focuses on post-conflict stabilization and international security policy.

Research ProjectLatin America Initiative

The Latin America Initiative provides high-quality, in-depth, and independent research across a range of economic and political issues, and offers policy recommendations aimed at U.S. and Latin American policymakers.

TOPICThe Presidential Transition

During the 77 days from the election to the Inauguration, Brookings experts will offer 12 "Memos to the President" on top policy priorities across the spectrum of domestic and global challenges, plus additional advice on transitioning from campaigning to governing.

Policy CenterEngelberg Center for Health Care Reform

The Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform provides practical solutions to achieve high-quality, innovative, affordable health care with particular emphasis on identifying opportunities on the national, state and local levels.

ExpertEswar Prasad

Eswar Prasad, the Tolani Senior Professor of Trade Policy at Cornell University, is a senior fellow in Global Economy and Development. He was previously head of the Financial Studies Division and the China Division at the IMF.

ExpertHugh B. Price

Former president and chief executive officer of the National Urban League, Hugh Price is an expert on education, civil rights, equal opportunity and criminal justice. His 40-year career spans journalism, philanthropy, the law, and social advocacy.

ExpertDouglas W. Elmendorf

Doug Elmendorf, whose government posts have included the Federal Reserve, Treasury, Council of Economic Advisors, and CBO, focuses his research on macroeconomics and fiscal policy. He is co-editor of the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity and director of The Hamilton Project, which develops proposals for shared growth.

ExpertDarrell M. West

Darrell M. West is the vice president and director of Governance Studies at Brookings. His studies include campaigns and elections, political advertising, mass media, public opinion, technology policy and electronic government.