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Examining globalization: The drivers shaping the global economy, the road out of poverty, and global public goods.

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  1. How can digital government advance global development and democracy? and Meagan Dooley look at what’s required and what’s possible:

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  2. An effective, systematic approach to scaling by donor organizations is critical if we are to meet global development and climate challenges.

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  3. Industrial policy has many detractors. But they’re wrong, ’s Max Walter explains.

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  4. What are nature-based solutions? Find out below ⬇ Then learn more from Richard Florizone on how to catalyze further action and investment around nature-based solutions in the full episode of ➡

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    Kudos Malmo & NYC, members of our network, for being finalists for 's Public Service Team of the Year 2021 in the Community Innovators category for their innovations!

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  6. Scaling education innovations is difficult and sometimes isolating, particularly during a pandemic. To help combat this, Brad Olsen shares scaling insights from teams around the world to jointly learn and share best practices.

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  7. “Put bluntly, America has a tortured history when it comes to caring for children and families.” , Margaret Burchinal, and look at the current state of US support for families and the long-term payoffs of investing in them.

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  8. 🔊 Nature itself can help slow climate change, preserve biodiversity, and protect people from extreme weather events. Learn more about the “Natural Security Initiative” coming out of :

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    15 hours ago

    It's really impressive how has expanded the city govt's reach & governance to include so many different stakeholders & partners - a "collective impact" model being led by a city government & its elected leadership!

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    Day 2 of the convening was a great success! virtually hosted us to describe Bristol's bold efforts to "open up" City Hall to non-gov partners, increase participation and transparency, and show rather than tell the benefits of using the .

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    This past decade of scaling and research has offered hope and possibility—even as it has also underscored its complexity. Brad Olsen reflects on emerging themes he’s learned so far collaborating with 6 scaling teams from around the world.

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  12. Small-scale farmers in Central America and worldwide are disproportionately affected by climate change, but they receive only a small fraction of global climate finance.

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  13. Urbanization and the rise of the global consumer class are reshaping the global economy.

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  14. More women in India are enrolled in education than ever before, yet participation in the labor force has been declining since 2005.

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  15. There are 3.8 billion people in the global consumer class today, and almost 80% of them live in urban areas. ’s and Max Heinze examine the trends:

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  16. 🔊 There are no silver bullets, Richard Florizone says, “but there really are solutions out there that are good for the planet and good for people.” Nature-based solutions are one of them. Learn more in this episode:

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  17. “The PIA is a missed—but not lost—opportunity to position Nigeria to face a future without oil or fossil fuels.” Kasirim Nwuke breaks down key provisions of Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act and the challenges that remain.

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    Dec 16

    Rome's Christmas tree is lighting up the this year, as they partnered w/ to put 17 presents (one per SDG) underneath to offer its citizens ideas on what they can do to achieve the goals. Another innovation compliments of city leadership on SDGs!

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  19. Are you or someone you know a leader in and looking to make a difference? If so, apply to be an Echidna Global Scholar here or watch an informational webinar to learn more about the program here

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    Dec 16

    Privileged to be a contributor to "Principal Ideas", the 3rd Thrive Rural brief. It's a call to action to restructure & reorient public, private & philanthropic capital to increase impact in rural America.

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