Wanting the digital economy to work for everyone

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Highly confident, women entrepreneurs still face systemic barriers

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Making connections that move ideas into action

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Unlocking the power of small businesses to drive climate-smart inclusive growth

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Recently, Drexel University published a report that examined St. Louis' Cortex Innovation Community as a model for inclusive economic development. In this webinar, local, national, and global experts (including the Center's own Marla Blow) discussed the report's findings. It also explored how Cortex's plan for equitable growth can be replicated in other markets.

<p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Addresses pressing social issues through transdisciplinary empirical research, dissemination of evidence-informed policy, and training.</span></p>

Washington University

Washington University Addresses pressing social issues through transdisciplinary empirical research, dissemination of evidence-informed policy, and training.

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North America

Innovation Districts and Inclusive Growth, A Case Study: Cortex Innovation Community

Economic development

Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Europe

Latin American & Caribbean

Global

AI for social impact

Climate change

Data for good

Digital transformation

Financial health

Financial inclusion

Gender equity

Global development

Public-private partnerships

Small business