Mission
Founded in 2017, the Boston University Global Development Policy Center is a policy-oriented research center working to advance financial stability, human well-being and environmental sustainability across the globe through rigorous interdisciplinary research, policy engagement and strategic communications.
To fulfill our mission, we conduct rigorous policy research; provide a convening place for scholars and stakeholders; engage in policy dialogue and strategic communications and offer experiential learning for Boston University students.
Strategic Plan and Annual Reports
Previous Annual Reports:
What we do:
Policy Research
Drawing from Boston University professors from across schools and disciplines, the GDP Center conducts policy-oriented research that appears in peer-reviewed journals and books in a variety of languages.
Convening Place
The GDP Center brings the global conversation about development policy to Boston University through events, seminars and workshops that bring together scholars, policymakers and stakeholders.
Policy Dialogue and Strategic Communications
The GDP Center actively engages with policymakers, civil society and the media around the world through workshops, outreach, private briefings, research products, commentary, thought leadership and more.
Experiential Learning
The Center provides experiential learning to Boston University students, visiting scholars and affiliates who participate in the GDP Center’s research and policy programs.