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We partner with think tanks, researchers, and experts to spark new ideas in development, grow capacity, and close knowledge gaps. We organize events and conferences that serve as conduits for gathering ideas that shape future research. Check out our recent and upcoming activities below.

We are actively working to grow our list of institutional partners and building a network of contributing experts. Given our global mandate, we operate out of regional hubs. The hub in Rome, Italy, is supported by the Government of Italy, in collaboration with the Bank of Italy and the Einaudi Institute for Economics and Finance (EIEF). It facilitates connections with think tanks in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. The hub in Washington, D.C. facilitates partnerships with global institutions to engage with think tanks in Latin America and the Caribbean and the broader Western Hemisphere.

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Trade and Uneven Development

To discuss the role of international trade in development outcomes and their sustainability and inclusivity, the World Bank and the editorial team from the Journal of International Economics are hosting a research conference in Washington, D.C. on September 12-13, 2024. 


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  • Date: September 12, 2024
  • Location: Washington, D.C., USA
  • Contact: matienza@worldbank.org

Inaugural Growth Academy

The University of Chicago and the World Bank are excited to announce the Growth Academy, an intensive summer school focused on research and policy for economic development in middle-income countries. This two-week transformative summer school, in its inaugural year, is specifically designed for researchers and policymakers from middle-income countries. It will serve as a gateway to cutting-edge insights from leading experts in the field, with participants from more than two dozen countries attending this exclusive program.


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  • Date: July 22, 2024
  • Location: Chicago and Washington, D.C., USA
  • Contact: growthacademy@uchicago.edu

Trade and Climate Change Summer School

Through a mix of lectures, interactive seminars, and exercise sessions, participants will explore the latest trends and recent work in the active research field on trade and climate change. The summer school presents a unique opportunity to enhance your expertise and engage with peers from diverse backgrounds.


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  • Date: July 15, 2024
  • Location: Perugia, Italy
  • Contact: institute@worldbank.org

Annual Bank Conference on Development Economics 2024

The World Bank Group’s Annual Bank Conference on Development Economics—ABCDE—is a 35-year-old forum to stimulate an exchange of ideas between leaders in global policy discussions and researchers, policymakers, and development practitioners. The event has become a premier venue for cutting-edge insights on how to tackle the most pressing challenges of development. Beginning in 2024, ABCDE will be co-sponsored by a partner that rotates every two years. In 2024, the Center for Global Development will co-sponsor the event. 


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  • Date: July 09, 2024
  • Location: Washington, D.C., USA
  • Contact: Institute@worldbank.org