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What makes nations succeed? Insights from Nobel Laureate Professor James Robinson

What makes nations succeed? Insights from Nobel Laureate Professor James Robinson

Update: 2025-06-04
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Global inequalities are widening and the Covid-19 pandemic, polarisation, geopolitical conflicts and technological disruptions have exposed institutional fragilities worldwide. Understanding what drives successful governance and innovation is critical to addressing these challenges.

Join Mónica Wills Silva, BIT's Director of International Programmes, as she sits down with Nobel Prize-winning economist Professor James Robinson, to hear his insights on how inclusive political institutions and innovation drive sustainable economic growth.

Professor Robinson's expertise provided a rare opportunity to connect theoretical insights with practical policymaking, and offered actionable strategies for tackling global challenges, including inequality, climate change, and digital transformation.

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What makes nations succeed? Insights from Nobel Laureate Professor James Robinson

What makes nations succeed? Insights from Nobel Laureate Professor James Robinson

Behavioural Insights Team