Our Work
Redesigning prosperity for the 21st century
The Institute for Global Prosperity (IGP) undertakes pioneering research that seeks to dramatically improve the quality of life for this and future generations. Its strength lies in the way it allies intellectual creativity to effective collaboration and policy development.
Of particular importance to the IGP’s approach is the way in which it integrates non-academic expertise into its knowledge generation by engaging with governments, policy makers, business, civil society, the arts and local communities.
The IGP has established three Prosperity Co-Laboratories (PROCOLs) in the UK, Lebanon and Africa, with each one conducting several major research projects. The research that takes place in these sites provides excellent opportunities for comparative, transdisciplinary research aligned to local needs and stakeholders. We conduct pioneering theoretical, methodological and policy focussed research on the Prosperity Index and prosperity measures, welfare and Universal Basic Services, and debt and financing prosperity.
What People Are Saying
“The interdisciplinary and collaborative nature of the IGP make it a unique place to work at.
The environment is intellectually stimulating, and the research has a direct impact on addressing social and economic inequalities, sustainability, and well-being on a global scale.”
— Jose Izcue Gana, PROCOL UK Project Officer
“Universities can play a key role in working with communities to create and share transformative knowledge.”
— Professor Henrietta L. Moore, Founder and Director
“The Institute facilitates my work by providing new and unique perspectives on the problems and solutions I'm working on.”
