About the Institute for
Global Prosperity
The Institute for Global Prosperity at UCL (IGP) is redesigning prosperity for the 21st century, changing the way we conceive and run our economies, and reworking our relationship with the planet.
Our vision is to build a prosperous, sustainable, global future, underpinned by the principles of fairness and justice, and allied to a realistic, long-term vision of humanity's place in the world.
Our Mission
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To challenge the prevailing understanding of prosperity by developing alternative models and ways of thinking
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To use robust empirical evidence, innovative policies and emerging technologies to secure future prosperity
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To develop broad and compelling public discussions for credible human future flourishing.
An innovative and inclusive approach
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We use cutting-edge research to explore and refine the emerging models of future societies
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We focus on how innovation (social, economic and political) will service social justice, equity and well-being
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We are developing a new role for the University through citizen involvement in research and policy development
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We deliver globally comparative research that is locally embedded, leveraging shared knowledge to address major challenges
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We focus not on fixing the past, but on transforming the future, allowing us to exponentially expand the innovation capacity of research and collaboration.
"It has been said that the world does not really lack alternatives, what it really lacks is alternative thinking about alternatives."
IGP Founder & Director
Dame Henrietta L. Moore
