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Research Initiatives

Globalization of Services

The 'Globalization of Services' research initiative takes a holistic and objective look at accelerating global trade in services, and examines the related corporate and public policy issues in emerging and developed economies. >> more
 

Social Enterprise
A three year "Green Leap" initiative was launched in July 2008.  The initiative will study a new approach to development that drives economically and environmentally sustainable growth through the commercialization of green technologies.  >>more
Bottom of the Pyramid The Base of the Pyramid (BOP) approach champions a new way of thinking about and doing business in the world's poor markets. It is an inclusive form of capitalism that marries private investment with local entrepreneurial aspirations to grow local economies in a sustainable manner. >> more
Business of Healthcare

This initiative will study how national health systems evolve, with particular focus on two component issues: the impact of improved management (as contrasted with investments in clinical care), and using innovative technologies to improve the delivery of healthcare. The goal of the new inititaive is to create a market based protocol to assist developing countries transition from donor driven healthcare systems toward fully autonomous systems.  >> more