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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LaunchCode, a St. Louis-based technology training organization supported by Mastercard, implemented a new model for equitable re-skilling by combining computer science training with a paid apprenticeship and by altering its recruitment and retention efforts. SPI partnered with LaunchCode to evaluate the effectiveness of these efforts in increasing equity in program admission and persistence.

The Social Policy Institute at WashU St. Louis

(partner) The Social Policy Institute at WashU St. Louis

North America

Economic development

AI for social impact

Inclusive and equitable tech reskilling at LaunchCode in St. Louis

Digital transformation

Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Europe

Latin American & Caribbean

Global

Climate change

Data for good

Financial health

Financial inclusion

Global development

Public-private partnerships

Small business