ECA Growth Academy
How can we shape the future of policymaking in middle-income countries in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) to boost economic growth? This special workshop aims to provide a clear roadmap, sharing strategies essential for navigating the complexities of economic growth, productivity enhancement, and overcoming the middle-income trap.
The Institute for Economic Development, the World Bank, the University of Chicago, and the National Bank of Romania are pleased to invite you to join the ECA Growth Academy in Bucharest, Romania, on May 22-24, 2025.
Structured around the key themes of the World Development Report 2024: The Middle-Income Trap, the program will strengthen research capacity, inform policymaking, and contribute to sustainable development in the region. The three-day workshop will focus on:
- Concepts of creative destruction for middle-income economies
- Challenges and opportunities for middle-income economies
- Innovative approaches to boosting productivity
Participants will include think tanks, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners from the region, all dedicated to enhancing productivity and economic growth using the latest, most innovative tools.
How to apply?
Please send a one-page statement of interest and your CV to growthacademy@uchicago.edu
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