Development Research Group

People

This research program conducts research across a wide range of topics that broadly covers issues related to improving the wellbeing of people, particularly less well-off individuals, with the aim of enhancing sustainable, upward economic and social mobility. Learn more ›
 

Prosperity

This research program investigates the drivers of growth and prosperity through finance, private sector development, international trade, and macroeconomic policy, generating evidence to guide more effective development policies and stronger public and private sector institutions. Subtopics:

• Finance and Private Sector Development 
• Macroeconomics and Growth
• Trade and International Integration
   

Planet

Lasting poverty reduction requires sustainable natural resource management. This research program is developing new policy insights on issues related to the environment, land, agriculture, water, climate change, and biodiversity. Learn more ›
 

Infrastructure

Infrastructure is a cornerstone of economic development. This research program is identifying key factors in improving the quality of infrastructure investments, overcoming coordination and governance failures that undermine the impact of infrastructure projects, and ensuring new investments in infrastructure can withstand the growing stressors of the 21st century.