Today, the situation in middle-income countries is more complex than ever. Economic growth is a challenging journey for any nation, yet growth is slower, different, and harder for middle-income countries. Given the challenges, how can these countries break free from the middle-income trap? From investing in education, talent allocation, institutional reforms, and sustainable energy policies, how should policymakers shape their agenda based on their country’s unique growth path? What should policymakers do to overcome the challenges along the way?

Hosted by the University of Chicago and the World Bank, the Growth Academy offers a unique and interactive learning environment to tackle these pressing questions of middle income countries. This two-week transformative summer school, in its inaugural year, is specifically designed for researchers and policymakers from middle-income countries. It will serve as a gateway to cutting-edge insights from leading experts in the field, with participants from more than two dozen countries attending this exclusive program.

The program is divided between the University of Chicago and the World Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C. This unique setup allows participants to spend one week at each venue, providing the opportunity to directly engage with distinguished academics, including Nobel laureates, and prominent World Bank researchers.

For more information about this year’s Growth Academy, please visit: Growth Academy Website