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A network driven by a passion to see economic growth extended to as many

places on the planet as possible…

“Our goal is to assist policymakers in the trenches, those dealing with development challenges in

poor and emerging economies.”

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A Message from the

Managing Director

Welcome to the Growth Dialogue,

a network driven by a passion to

see economic growth extended to

as many places on the planet as

possible, since without growth, it

is hard to imagine sustainable

development and improvements

in people’s lives. The Growth

Dialogue seeks to connect high-

level policymakers and thought

leaders with those whose policy

decisions can benefit from

practical experience and the latest

work on economic growth. As

Prof. Robert Solow said at the

first meeting of the Commission

on Growth and Development, “we

know what the essential

ingredients are for growth, but we

are unsure as to the exact recipe.”

Our goal is to assist policymakers

in the trenches, those dealing

with development challenges in

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can meet to discuss their common

challenges, free of ideology and institutional influence.

In this vein, it is a successor to

the Commission on Growth and

Development, which was chaired

by Nobel laureate Michael

Spence and was comprised of many

distinguished economic

policymakers and accomplished

leaders.

The Dialogue continues in the

same tradition of hosting

regional and global events that

bring together academic and

policy experts to exchange

views on growth and growth-

related issues with the hope of

fostering practical policy shifts that

can help promote shared growth

and development. It seeks to be a

leading forum for growth

conversations.

Sustainable economic growth,

indispensable as it is, requires

continuous attention. As with Prof.

Robert Lucas who is purported to

have said that once he thought

purported to have said that once

he thought about economic

established with a vision that

economic growth lessons need

continuous recalibration and wide

promulgation. Particularly in a

global environment in which

growth paradigms seem to be changing and new policy

challenges emerging, it is the goal of the Growth Dialogue to provide

a network of ideas, practical

exchange of experience, and

policy connectivity. Its supporters

see it as a means to explore

difficult issues, a site to post new

thinking and experience, and an

independent voice for policy

experimentation. We hope that

you, through your participation,

will help it to achieve these goals.

Danny Leipziger, Managing

Director of the Growth Dialogue

The Growth Dialogue The George Washington University

School of Business 2201 G Street, NW

Duqués Hall, Suite 450 Washington, DC 20052

Tel 202.994.8122

Email info@growthdialogue.org

www.growthdialogue.org

Symposium on New Growth Paradigms Bellagio, Italy

What we do

Sponsor regional policy conversations around critical regional challenges to economic growth and sustainable development Collaborate with other independent entities to sponsor policy relevant work and host policy fora Highlight and publish work on economic growth, often in partnership with others, in order to disseminate lastest findings Promulgate views of experts derived from Dialogue-sponsored events Foster exchanges of experience among policymakers, and on a demand-only basis, attempts to provide the best sources of advice available to current policymakers on growth and related topics

Featured events

The Medium-Term Growth Outlook for China Washington, DC I October 19, 2011 The New Geography of Innovation Washington, DC I October 28, 2011 China: Inward and Outward FDI and Developmental Implications Washington DC I November 5, 2011 New Geography of Innovation and the Impact of the Economic Crisis Paris, France I January 19-20, 2012 Symposium on Greening Urban Growth Penang, Malaysia I February 20-21, 2012 Symposium on New Growth Paradigms Bellagio, Italy I April 18-19, 2012 The Future of Economic Reform and Growth in China Washington, DC I April 23, 2012

Who we are

A network linking those interested in economic growth A resource for policymakers seeking the experience of other policy makers A repository of new and exciting research and ideas on the topic of economic growth Collaborators with think-tanks and universities, especially in developing parts of the world, to undertake joint projects to further our understanding of the growth process Conveners of events, local, regional or global, that highlight the critical importance of sustainable and shared growth and allow experts to debate opinions and possible solutions to key challenges that impede economic growth.

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POLICY CONNECTIVITY AND THE GROWTH DIALOGUE One of the objectives of the Growth Dialogue is to connect policymakers across regions and across generations to help expand the choices facing decision-makers in developing countries. Policy work is often highly constrained by political and other institutional circumstances; however, it is equally challenged by the lack of good practical advice from others who have face similar problems in the past. The Growth Dialogue is uniquely positioned to be able to help expand the advisory horizons of decision-makers by tapping into its network of experienced policymakers, experts, and development practitioners. Since economic outcomes often depend so crucially on policy directions and policy implementation, advisory work can deliver massive payoffs for sustainable economic growth. The three key ingredients of useful policy advice are a) deep knowledge and expertise in the area, b) independence from the interests or ideologies of others and c) practical experience about what actually works. It is these practical aspects that the Dialogue hopes to bring to its advisory work. In addition, in order to marshal the knowledge of experts who have worked alongside policymakers over the years as they grappled with difficult choices and constraints, the Dialogue maintains connections with the latest thinking in academia. This allows decision-makers to be aware of both the latest thinking in academia and in the world of practical ideas. The Growth Dialogue is fortunate to have a roster of world-class experts in selected areas affecting economic growth who can act as intermediaries in the policy conversation and who can also bring the latest research insights to bear on policy problems. The following corps of senior advisors is available to help direct policy inquiries and requests for policy assistance. Each Senior Advisor brings a strong set of skills to bear and each has a broad understanding of growth and development as well as deep knowledge and experience in his or her area of expertise. On the next page, you will find the list of current Growth Dialogue’s advisors. To connect with them, please contact the Growth Dialogue’s Secretariat at md@growthdialogue.org or info@growthdialogue.org

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GROWTH DIALOGUE’S ROSTER OF SENIOR ADVISORS

Advisor

Areas of Expertise Recent Assignments/Work

Eduardo Bitran Infrastructure Policy and PPPs, Innovation

Central American infrastructure, Colombian innovation policy

Carl J. Dahlman Technology Policy, Innovation Policy

Recent book The World Under Pressure (Stanford University. Press, 2011)

Antonio Estache Infrastructure and Infrastructure Finance, Regulation

Africa’s infrastructure

J. Luis Guasch Regulation and Competition, Competitiveness Policy, and SME Policy

Brazil, India, Mozambique, Peru, Paraguay, Armenia

James A. Hanson Macro-financial Policy FSAP Team, Turkey, Egypt; Advisor Myanmar

Robert Holzmann Pensions, Safety Nets, Migration, Labor Markets

Russia, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia

Dani Kauffman Governance, Anti-Corruption and the Public Sector

Advisor to Governments of Africa and Latin America, Sr. Advisor, Mo Ibrahim Foundation

Maureen A. Lewis

Health Policy, Social Sectors As of July 1, 2012

Rakesh Mohan Macro-financial Policy, Urban Finance

Yale University

Shahid Yusuf Education & Innovation Competitiveness Policy, Development Strategy

China 2030 Report, South Africa, Malaysia, Costa Rica