Mission
Founded in 2017, the mission of the Boston University Global Development Policy Center is to advance policy-oriented research for financial stability, human well-being and environmental sustainability.
To fulfill our mission, we conduct rigorous policy research; provide a convening place for scholars and stakeholders; engage in policy dialogue with policymakers, civil society and media; 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
The GDP Center actively engages with policymakers, civil society and the media in a number of countries and languages through workshops, opinion articles, policy briefs, reports, working papers and blogs.
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.