Advancing Economic Diversification in Ethiopia
The Growth Lab and the Government of Ethiopia initiated this engagement in 2019 to advance research, policy analysis, and knowledge sharing toward the goal of sustaining rapid and inclusive growth in the country.
Analysis of Economic Potential of Panama: Maximizing Spillovers of the Panama Canal
Research collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank aimed at exploring Panama’s export diversification opportunities.
Industry Diversification and Job Growth in Saudi Arabia
In mid-2016, the Growth Lab launched a policy engagement with the Ministry of Economy and Planning to advance research and policy development processes on how to spark economic diversification and job creation in Saudi Arabia.
COVID-19 Economic Response and Long-term Growth in Jordan
Research collaboration to understand the macroeconomic impacts of COVID-19 and inform policy responses in the short-term; and understand long-term impacts on economic growth and inform updates to national and regional growth strategies.
Sustainable and Inclusive Growth in Kazakhstan
Advancing research to boost economic growth and development in Kazakhstan, with particular emphasis on reducing socioeconomic inequalities.
Economic Growth in Baja California, Campeche & Tabasco
The goal of this project was to diagnose the challenges and obstacles confronting Baja California, Campeche and Tabasco in terms of growth and productivity, and identify the development strategy that would allow for expansion or strengthening of their industries through transitioning to activities with greater complexity or added value.
Analysis of Economic Potential of Mexico’s Southern States (Chiapas)
Collaboration (2014-2015) with the Mexican Ministry of Finance to examine the underlying causes of poverty in Mexico’s poorest state.
Promover El Desarrollo Económico Y La Sostenibilidad Medioambiental en Las Regiones Amazónicas De Colombia
Este proyecto pretende generar un nuevo modelo de prosperidad económica en la Amazonia colombiana que no sacrifique la selva.
Leveraging the Global Talent Pool to Jumpstart Prosperity in Emerging Economies
In this project, researchers measure countries’ degree of openness towards different groups of migrants, and test the hypothesis that more developed economies are more open to international migrants, and in particular to international talent.
Macroeconomic Stability & Long-Term Growth in Jordan
This project deployed research guided by Growth Diagnostic and Economic Complexity methodologies, first to understand constraints to growth and key opportunities and later to guide problem-specific research.