globo_gris_transparente
Un globo con líneas interconectadas y un gráfico de crecimiento económico.
Environment

Brookings AGI at Annual Meetings: EBRD Invests Heavily in Africa

The President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Odile Renaud-Basso, highlighted international cooperation, private sector development, good economic governance, environmental sustainability, and the need to mobilize private investors to strengthen infrastructure and human capital. During the annual meeting of the World Bank and the IMF, the adaptation of financial institutions to current challenges was discussed, promoting labour inclusion, institutional transparency and green investments, as well as collaboration between development banks to simplify processes.

Leer más »
El proceso judicial y las protestas se despliegan en medio de la inestabilidad política de Guinea.
Globalization

Guinea: From Transition to Political Justice

In Guinea, the Doumbouya junta convicted Camara for the 2009 massacre and granted him electoral amnesty. The military leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced their withdrawal from the CPI. Camara, elected president in 2010, failed to bring the perpetrators to justice. The new military junta committed to restoring a civilian government in 3 years, and in 2024, Camara and others were convicted of crimes against humanity.

Leer más »
Los mapas y gráficos ilustran las iniciativas de desarrollo económico rural en todo el país.
Globalization

Transforming Rural America: Scott Andes on Investing in Distressed Areas for Prosperity

In the Reimagine Rural podcast, Scott Andes and Tony Pipa discuss prosperity for hard-to-reach rural areas. Andes, from Carnegie Mellon University, highlights programs such as the Build Back Better Regional Challenge and the Recompete Pilot Program. The EDA, from the Department of Commerce, finances creative ideas for economic development. Despite obstacles, economic success is expected in these regions.

Leer más »
Diagrama que ilustra las fases de crisis militar de IA y métodos de evaluación de riesgos.
Globalization

Pathways to AI Governance in Military Applications

In October 2019, Brookings and Tsinghua University organized a dialogue on AI and national security between the US and China. AI development leaders must prevent military use that harms civilians through governance and preparedness regimes. Governments can implement agreements to reduce the probability and consequences of AI-driven military crises and regulate their technical and use causes.

Leer más »
Parques ribereños y campos agrícolas a lo largo del río Kennebec.
Globalization

Skowhegan, Maine: Building a Vibrant Future Along the Kennebec River

Skowhegan, Maine, stands out for its vibrant future along the Kennebec River, with $1 billion in development. Regional food projects, riverfront revitalization, and new housing show rural innovation. Local leaders invest in the river and agricultural economy, highlighting rural renewal with a focus on heritage and community collaboration.

Leer más »