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Small Business Policy and Innovation Initiative
Our Mission
Small businesses, employing half of all private-sector workers and contributing nearly
half of the US economic output, face challenges in formation and sustainability, posing risks to economic growth, job creation, and innovation o, How We Implement Our Mission
Conducting research and analysis to identify the key challenges small businesses face with a focus on driving change to benefit both traditional small businesses and start-ups
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Financing Global Early Warning Systems: Brazil
During COVID-19, Brazil recorded the second-highest global mortality rate, with ripple effects exte
nding to the economy. Unemployment surged to over 13 percent, and economic growth contracted by more than 3 percent in the first year of the pandemic.
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Financing Global Early Warning Systems Country Case Study: Kenya
Kenya experienced a significant economic slowdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kenya’s extensive a
viation connections throughout Africa, Europe, and Asia make Kenya one of the fastest-growing economies in Africa.
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Sustaining Food for the Future
We are entering a new era for producing food that is sustainable for businesses and the planet e
ven as it pleases consumers.
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Financing Global Early Warning Systems Country Case Study: Indonesia
Indonesia grappled with one of Southeast Asia’s highest COVID-19 caseloads, reporting nearly 7 mill
ion cases and 161,918 deaths as of December 2023. The pandemic’s ripple effects extended beyond the immediate health crisis.
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Innovators Rethinking Criminal Justice Systems
The first responsibility of any government is to protect its public. Expert panelists will showc
ase innovations reshaping justice systems—from prevention to prison reform and rehabilitation.
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Placing New Bets in Biomedical Innovation: Where Is the Next Cure?
We are at the cusp of a golden age in medicine. CRISPR tools and mRNA vaccines are among the man
y innovations that stand to revolutionize healthcare. Continuing advances in AI promise to accelerate further the development of new treatments and cures.
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Drop the Mic: The Business of Music
The music business has expanded beyond playing records and attending live concerts. It is about
downloads, catalog buys, creative NFTs that serve as souvenirs, virtual experiences, and a whole lot more.
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Quarterly Center for the Future of Aging Advisory Board Meeting (Invite only)
The Center for the Future of Aging Advisory Board is comprised of the Leadership Council and the
Academic and Policy Council, leaders and experts working to ensure that individuals, institutions, and societies are prepared for the realities of population a
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Accelerating the Energy Transition: From Commitments to Action
Industry leaders and experts will dive into actionable planning strategies aimed to accelerate t
he shift towards energy transition; particularly focusing on the critical milestone of achieving decarbonization by 2050 while continuing to meet current ene
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Driving Sustainable Growth: The CMO as Agent of Change
With their eyes upon every aspect of customer behavior, the burgeoning omnipresence of the Chief
Marketing Office (CMO) signifies a changing atmosphere in all things customer experience.
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National Security: Risks, Opportunities, and the Next Frontier of Critical Technologies
Disruptive and critical technologies from artificial intelligence algorithms to semiconductor de
sign are essential to the strength of US businesses and government.
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