International Development | Institute for International Economic Policy | Elliott School of International Affairs |The George Washington University

International development asks how countries and communities can expand opportunity, reduce poverty, and build more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable economies. At IIEP, this research area brings together work on poverty, inequality, climate adaptation, urbanization, governance, human development, and the institutions that shape development outcomes.

Questions We Explore

How can countries reduce poverty while sustaining long-term growth? What policies help cities become more inclusive, productive, and resilient? How do climate change, migration, governance, and inequality shape development outcomes? How can international institutions, national governments, and local communities respond more effectively to development challenges?

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