Political and Economic Development

The program of Political and Economic Development at the United States Institute of Leadership and Diplomacy focuses on perfecting decision-makers in the areas that interact with economic growth and social changes. It focuses on the economic, political, and social issues surrounding the design and implementation of policies for development, examining issues such as:

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• Empowering the economically disadvantaged

• Improving social service delivery and state capacity

• Designing economic growth strategies that promote structural transformation

• Unlocking entrepreneurial potential for growth

• Implementing sustainable solutions to poverty