Freedom and Prosperity Center
The Freedom and Prosperity Center aims to increase the prosperity of the poor and marginalized in developing countries and to explore the nature of the relationship between freedom and prosperity.
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Changing the conversation about religious freedom
CHANGING THE CONVERSATION ABOUT RELIGIOUS FREEDOM: AN INTEGRAL HUMAN DEVELOPMENT APPROACH - FEATURING:
Scott Appleby, Founding Dean and Keough-Hesburgh Professor of Global Affairs, Keough School of Global Affairs; Research Fellow, Ansari Institute for Global Engagement with Religion, University o... -
The future of democracy and development in Latin America
UNCERTAINTY AND UPHEAVAL: THE FUTURE OF DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT IN LATIN AMERICA - FEATURING: Sary Levy-Carciente, Research Scientist, Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom, Florida International University
Liliana Rojas-Suarez, Director, Latin America Initiative, Center for Global Developmen...
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Advancing global development by empowering women
ADVANCING GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT BY EMPOWERING WOMEN - FEATURING: Nicole Goldin, Head of Equitable Development, United Nations University Centre for Policy Research; Nonresident Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council
Ann Hudock, President and CEO, Counterpart International
Sophie Sirtaine, CEO, Consultati...
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Key democracy challenges globally for the Trump administration
KEY DEMOCRACY CHALLENGES GLOBALLY FOR THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION - FEATURING: Frances Brown, Vice President for Studies, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; Former Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for African Affairs, White House National Security Council
Johanna Kao,...
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Leadership conversation: The 2025 agenda for advancing global prosperity
LEADERSHIP CONVERSATION: THE 2025 AGENDA FOR ADVANCING GLOBAL PROSPERITY - FEATURING:
Amanda Glassman, Executive Advisor to the President, Inter-American Development BankMichael J. Nyenhuis, President and CEO, UNICEF USA
Damon Wilson, President and CEO, National Endowment for Democracy
Andrew...
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The state of freedom and prosperity around the world
THE STATE OF FREEDOM AND PROSPERITY AROUND THE WORLD -FEATURING: Joseph Lemoine, Senior Director, Freedom and Prosperity Center, Atlantic Council
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 03/19/24
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Opening Remarks for the Global Prosperity Forum
OPENING REMARKS FOR THE GLOBAL PROSPERITY FORUM - The interplay of geopolitical forces and domestic governance highlights the need for a more nuanced understanding of the factors driving global prosperity and economic development. Rigorous empirical analysis and interdisciplinary insights are nee...
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Democracy Pulse: Germany's Merz looks to reignite trade freedom in Europe
With Germany's Christian Democratic Union party topping the polls in the national elections on Februrary 23, Friedrich Merz is in line to become the country's next chancellor. Will Mortenson uses the Freedom and Prosperity Indexes to breaks down the challenges he will face while promoting his fre...
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Celebrating three decades of expanding women's economic opportunity
DEMOCRACY PULSE: CELEBRATING THREE DECADES OF EXPANDING WOMEN'S ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY - Celebrated on March 8, International Women's Day highlights the vital role women play in driving economic growth, innovation, and social progress around the world. With a focus on regions where women have histo...
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Democracy Pulse Assessing Brexit's impact on freedom in the UK
It has been just over five years since Brexit became official and nearly eight years since negotiations between the United Kingdom and European Union began. With January 31 formally marking the five-year anniversary of Brexit, Will Mortenson uses the Freedom and Prosperity Indexes to examine Brex...
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Int'l Day of Social Justice highlights reduced income inequality in LATAM
DEMOCRACY PULSE: INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE HIGHLIGHTS REDUCED INCOME INEQUALITY IN LATIN AMERICA - Securing equal access to economic opportunity is a critical piece of creating just societies across the world. In recognition of International Day of Social Justice being celebrated on Feb...
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Women for Prosperity Zimbabwe: Highlights from Policy Dialogue
On October 10, the Freedom and Prosperity Center hosted an exclusive policy dialogue in Harare, Zimbabwe as part of the inaugural Women for Prosperity conference.
Over 100 representatives from government, the private sector, think tanks, NGOs, and civil society attended the event, which focused ...
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Despite economic crisis, Ghana's democracy remains strong
John Mahama of the National Democratic Congress has won Ghana's election, and is set to return to the Presidency in 2024 after his first term from 2012-2017. As he prepares to address the country's economic crisis, James Storen examines trends in both Ghana's economic and political freedom.
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Concerning decline in access to opportunities for minority groups worldwide
November 16 marks International Day for Tolerance, promoting respect and appreciation for human rights of all individuals and social groups. Nina Dannaoui breaks down both global and regional trends in the minorities indicator in the Prosperity Index, which measures discrimination against minorit...
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Women for Prosperity Zimbabwe: Highlights from Capacity Building Conference
On October 9, the Freedom and Prosperity Center launched the Women for Prosperity project by hosting the Empower Your Entrepreneurial Journey conference in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Over 100 emerging women entrepreneurs attended the conference, which featured training sessions led by accomplished busi...
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Democracy Pulse: Global prosperity is in decline
After increases in the 1990s and 2000s, political freedom across the globe has been on the decline since 2013. Political rights and civil liberties have seen especially sharp drops in the past decade.
Freedom and Prosperity Center Deputy Director Nina Dannaoui breaks down the global freedom num... -
Democracy Pulse: Freedom continues falling in China and Russia
Both China and Russia have both hit lows in freedom according to the Freedom and Prosperity Indexes. For the first time in our data's 29 year history, Russia has fallen below China.
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 06/28/24
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Democracy Pulse: Political freedom hits a 24-year low
After increases in the 1990s and 2000s, political freedom across the globe has been on the decline since 2013. Political rights and civil liberties have seen especially sharp drops in the past decade.
Freedom and Prosperity Center Deputy Director Nina Dannaoui breaks down the global freedom num... -
Democracy Pulse: America's 10 year decline in prosperity
Prosperity worldwide has struggled to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic, but the US has experienced a prosperity decline for an entire decade. The US still remains in the highest category of prosperity in the Freedom and Prosperity Indexes, but is struggling to progress compared to other cou...
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Democracy Pulse: Examining Rwanda’s state of democracy in light of election
As Paul Kagame prepares to be inaugurated for his fourth term on October 11, he extends a presidency that has lasted since 2000. Rwanda has increased significantly in prosperity, economic freedom, and rule of law under his tenure, but struggles in political freedom.
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 08/09/24
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Democracy Pulse: World Humanitarian Day shows the need for security
As we honor aid workers and those they serve on World Humanitarian Day, it is important to consider the role security and civil liberties play in ensuring aid is safely delivered to those who need it. In the latest episode of "Democracy Pulse," Nina Dannaoui of the Freedom and Prosperity Center b...
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Democracy Pulse: Mexico elections' opportunity to strengthen checks and balances
Mexico has just elected Claudia Sheinbaum as its next president in a landslide victory, and she will take office on October 1. As she prepares to become the country's next leader, attention will focus on separation of powers and strengthening political freedom.
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 06/11/24
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Democracy Pulse: India's elections as opportunity to reassert political freedoms
Indian voters are heading to the polls from April 19 to June 1, in what will be the largest election in history.
As Prime Minister Modi runs for another term, the rights of religious minorities and political opposition are called into question.The Atlantic Council's Freedom and Prosperity C...
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Democracy Pulse: Free press and political freedom
World Press Freedom Day, celebrated each year on May 3, is an important reminder that independent media is key to building informed and accountable societies.
The Atlantic Council’s Freedom and Prosperity Center tracks freedom across the globe, and a free press is a key component of political a...