Members of the Legatum Institute team are leading voices in the fields of international development and poverty alleviation. Our colleagues feature regularly in national and international media, helping to shape the debate on poverty and prosperity and bring these issues to the attention of a global audience.
Our Legatum Institute directors, researchers and fellows are available for expert comment, analysis and interviews. If you would like to speak to our team, please contact:
Alastair Masser
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E: alastair.masser@li.com
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Our analysis shows that, at a time of crisis, Government action can protect many of those who are vulnerable to poverty
Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, global prosperity stood at a record high, with 147 out of 167 countries seeing prosperity rise over the last decade, driven by improved health, education, and living conditions, and more open economies.
The coming years represent a time of transition and opportunity for the UK. Never has it been more important for the country to ensure that it seizes the opportunity to build the pathway to prosperity.
This report represents the final publication of the first phase of the Legatum Institute’s work on the issue of necessity-driven migration.
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.
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.
New report on poverty highlights the scale of the challenge facing the new Prime Minister
We are delighted to announce that the Social Metrics Commission has met the high standards for statistical rigour set out in the UK Statistic’s Authority Code of Practice.
The Social Metrics Report 2018 marks the culmination of two years of sustained work. It outlines a new approach to poverty measurement for the UK and provides original analysis that demonstrates the fundamental changes to our understanding of poverty it creates.
The UK should encourage greater parental involvement, support in schools and community-based networks for young people, drawing on the experience of Iceland, according to a new report by the Legatum Institute
