Shaping inclusive economic growth in 2026

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The digital transformation of European micro-businesses

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Driving impact through bold leadership

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Cyber resilience for financial inclusion

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Brookings' Workforce of the Future Initiative has launched its new Smart Growth Cities Tool, an interactive guide for economic and workforce planning at the U.S. Metropolitan Statistical Area and Economic Development District levels. The tool allows urban planners and economic developers to explore the trade-offs that are implied by each industry strategy in terms of economic growth, good job creation, and equitable job creation.

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Brookings As one of the oldest, largest and most cited think tanks around the world, Brookings focuses on research, dialogue, and outreach.

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Introducing the Smart Growth Cities tool

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