Institute for Economic Development

From ideas to impact, we build partnerships to make knowledge accessible and move solutions forward – fast, far, and for all.

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Accelerating Development – Ideas for Impact Podcast

An AI-powered, multilingual podcast on policy solutions for today’s biggest development challenges.

Our Impact

We bring together think tanks, academics, and experts to mobilize the ideas that fuel smart solutions.

50,000+

Members in our global, virtual community. 

195

Countries connected in person & online at our events.

7,500+

Podcast episodes plays from 114 countries.

Global Reach and Partnerships

As an initiative for global collaboration, we operate through a network of three regional centers in Rome, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C., and build local partnerships for collaboration, engagement, and learning.