Our Work
Finding the best ways to meet today's development challenges requires a collaborative approach—one that leverages insights from every part of the world. The Institute for Economic Development is a new World Bank Group initiative designed to foster global collaboration in tackling development challenges. It serves as a dynamic platform to bring together think tanks, experts, researchers, and academics to exchange ideas, learn from one another, and access curated insights from the latest development research.
Led by the World Bank Chief Economist and powered by the Development Economics Vice Presidency (DEC), the World Bank Group's arm for data and knowledge generation, the Institute seeks to bring the best ideas from around the world onto the global stage, shaping a more inclusive approach to solving key challenges. The Institute also complements the efforts of the World Bank Group Academy by helping low- and middle-income countries stay on the frontier of development data, measurement, and analytics, reducing the data and digital divides.
Mission
Ideas for Impact
The Institute for Economic Development assembles in one place the brightest ideas from across the planet. By providing a platform for global collaboration, we seek to generate new development ideas and solutions and make them accessible to all.
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Customized insights from the latest research
We curate research and data to tailor it to regional and country contexts with engagements that involve leading thinkers and use technology to maximize reach and scale. Start exploring >
With think tanks, researchers, and academia
We convene a global network of researchers to explore promising solutions to the most pressing development challenges and bring their ideas to the global policy debate. Engage with us >
Knowledge, ideas, and capacity
We facilitate exchanges between policymakers and researchers, promoting mutual learning and growth, and support the the efforts of the World Bank Group Academy. Browse our learning events >
Governance
An Advisory Group is being established to guide the Institute.
It will be chaired by the World Bank Group’s Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Development Economics, and will include World Bank regional Chief Economists, Directors from the Development Economics Vice Presidency, senior management from key partner institutions, and prominent external academics and experts in priority thematic areas.
The Advisory Group will provide strategic guidance to the Institute, endorsing thematic priorities and advising on program content and implementation. It will also support outreach and make key decisions related to the composition of the Institute's network of partners. The Institute office will serve as Secretariat to the Advisory Group.
