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26 February 2020
Syrian journalist and activist Raed Fares receives 2020 Courage in Journalism Award
Raed Fares, the Syrian journalist and prominent activist who was fatally shot by armed gunmen in November 2018, is awarded the 2020 Courage in Journalism Award by the Legatum Institute.
12 December 2019
New report highlights urgent need for innovative solutions to tackle necessity-driven migration around the world
This report represents the final publication of the first phase of the Legatum Institute’s work on the issue of necessity-driven migration.
10 December 2019
New report reveals improvements to infrastructure and increased access to finance are best ways for Ghana to increase prosperity
A new report on economic openness in Ghana emphasises that furthering investment in infrastructure and increasing access to finance are Ghana’s greatest opportunities for enhancing future prosperity.
25 November 2019
Global prosperity continues to improve, but the gap between the strongest and weakest performing countries continues to widen
More open economies and improved lived experiences due to better health, education, and living conditions drive global prosperity to new high, with 148 out of 167 countries experiencing higher levels of prosperity than a decade ago.
15 October 2019
New report reveals further reforms to investment, infrastructure and governance is greatest way for Indonesia to increase prosperity
Our report reveals that furthering President Widodo’s reforms to attract investment, develop infrastructure, and improve governance remains Indonesia’s greatest opportunity for enhancing future economic openness
10 October 2019
Latest report reveals improved governance in Romania would lead to greater prosperity
Latest report reveals improved governance in Romania would increase public confidence, leading to greater prosperity.
24 September 2019
Economic Openness in Romania: the opportunities, challenges and risks
The Legatum Institute will be showcasing our in-depth report on Romania’s economic openness on 10th October. This event will address the opportunities, challenges and risks currently faced by the country.
2 September 2019
Arthur Brooks joins Legatum Institute Board
Best-selling author, musician, commentator and social scientist Arthur Brooks joins Legatum Institute Board of trustees.
30 August 2019
World Economic Forum on Africa
The Legatum Institute attended the World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town on 4th and 5th September 2019.
29 July 2019
Social Metrics Commission publishes new report on poverty in the UK
New report on poverty highlights the scale of the challenge facing the new Prime Minister