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Economic Development

Global Inclusive Growth Summit

OCT

14

Thu Oct 14, 2021

Join a community of purpose-driven leaders for a day-long summit to take collective action towards rebuilding an economy that works for everyone, everywhere.
Around the Institute

Aspen Ideas: RE$ET

FEB

22

Mon Feb 22, 2021 through Tue Feb 23, 2021

Virtual

Aspen Ideas: RE$ET elevated the thinking of policy makers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and citizens as they reimagined a new definition of a healthy economy. Watch now.

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Many programs and fellowships across the Institute are addressing key issues related to building a more inclusive and equitable economy. See our curated events list below.

Economic Development

Global Inclusive Growth Summit

OCT

14

Thu Oct 14, 2021

Join a community of purpose-driven leaders for a day-long summit to take collective action towards rebuilding an economy that works for everyone, everywhere.
Economic Development

Beyond the first 100 days

MAY

17

Mon May 17, 2021 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm EST

Virtual

APIE is hosting a "Beyond the first 100 days" event keynoted by Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) that will discuss the actions of the Biden-Harris administration and what more could be done to to advance a more sustainable private sector. Please join us on May 17th.
Finance and Assets

Inclusive Investing: Acting on Behalf of Beneficiaries

NOV

19

Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST

Virtual

Investors across the world are starting to focus on diversity and inclusion when evaluating corporate boards, who manages their money, and in the portfolio companies in which they're investing.
Public Health

Ensuring the Equitable and Effective Global Distribution of Vaccines

OCT

28

Wed Oct 28, 2020 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Virtual

An inclusive global economic recovery in the wake of a pandemic can’t happen without a public health policy approach to vaccine development and distribution.
Employment and Jobs

Modernizing Worker Benefits for the 21st Century

OCT

22

Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Virtual

Public, private, and portable benefits systems are crucial to household financial security, but inequitable designs disproportionately exclude low-wage workers, workers of color and workers in non-traditional work arrangements.
Economic Development

Global Inclusive Recovery and Rebuilding Series

OCT

19

Mon Oct 19, 2020 through Thu Nov 19, 2020

Virtual

The Global Inclusive Growth Partnership, a collaboration between the Aspen Institute and the Mastercard Center For Inclusive Growth, is convening a series of conversations that will explore different topics related to economic growth and recovery.
Racial Equity

Scaling Lending to Entrepreneurs of Color

OCT

19

Mon Oct 19, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Virtual

How can we help entrepreneurs of color on the path to recovery? What is the role of community development financial institutions (CDFIs) as lenders, and what can we do to overcome some of the obstacles these organizations face?
Colleges and Universities

The Future of HBCUs in the COVID Era

SEP

24

Thu Sep 24, 2020 through Thu Oct 1, 2020

Virtual

Over this three-day event, we will hear from the leaders of Spelman College, Paul Quinn College, the University of the District of Columbia, and Bennett College as they examine the impact of COVID-19 on their institutions.
World Economy

Toward a New Capitalism

FEB

27

Thu Feb 27, 2020 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST

The Willard InterContinental Hotel

Join us for a half-day Summit on the future of capitalism and impact investing. We'll explore the ways in which impact investing has been a catalyst for change in capital markets, and where the field must go next to help drive greater financial security and more deeply shared prosperity in a rapidly changing economy.

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