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.
Place-based, collaborative research
We work with communities to understand the needs of a diverse society and present inclusive solutions to local government.
Together with civil society, government and citizens, we aim to drive a sustained shift in public debate, policymaking, investment and community action for shared prosperity.
Training citizens to drive policy change
Together with the University College London Office for Open Science, we've launched the UCL Citizen Science Academy,
an ambitious new initiative to deliver community-based, practice-led research training to empower communities to lead change through social action and shaping policies that impact their livelihoods.
The Academy’s principles and programmes build on lessons from our citizen social science projects in the UK, Lebanon, Kenya, Tanzania, and Cuba, as well as the multiple citizen science projects running across various disciplines at the UCL.
A whole-systems approach for social protection
We developed the idea and theory behind Universal Basic Services and published the UK’s first report and proposal for Universal Basic Services in 2017.
Among rising living costs and the threat of climate change, Universal Basic Services would enhance people’s capacities and capabilities, bringing opportunities for economic and social participation through a shared infrastructure of public services.
Social protection systems that are more efficient, not dependent on economic growth, and embedded in the social infrastructure of communities through access to services, will make them more resilient and crisis-resistant.
Bringing entrepreneurs together to tackle the Sustainable Development Goals
We've established Fast Forward 2030, a network of impact entrepreneurs to accelerate change and create prosperity for all, through peer-to-peer learning, capacity building and collective partnership.
Fast Forward 2030 is one of many of our Knowledge Networks, expert multi-stakeholder teams within the IGP, drawing on the academy, business, government and civil society, charged with identifying, delivering and designing new ideas, concepts, and methods to address emerging challenges and solutions.
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