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Despite many disappointments, there is progress on at least one SDG in all countries. We can learn from those successes to speed up change as I explain with my colleagues John McArthur and Odera Onyechi

Work-life balance and the enjoyment of work are becoming increasingly important in today's professional world. On Monday, October 10, Brookings will host an online conversation about work-life balance, employee joy, and attracting talent. Register to watch:

After 3 years of research with Jenny Anderson, I am thrilled to announce the release of our new book, The Disengaged Teen: Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better. You can read more about our book (including how and where to pre-order) in the latest edition of my newsletter or on my website https://lnkd.in/eMBCjqaS Thank you all for your support and I can't wait to hear your thoughts! #BookRelease #TransformingEducation #SDG4 #Parents #Teachers #Teens #TheDisengagedTeen The Brookings Institution Crown Publishing Penguin Random House Euan Wilmshurst Emily (Markovich) Morris Arushi Sharma Robyn Schryer Fehrman

In the September edition of Brookings Insights, see what our scholars were up to at UNGA, strategies for climate investments, a new series on America's alliances in Asia, and more.

Climate finance is the topic for Episode 4, Season 2 of my podcast, Climate Sense. I speak with Amar Bhattacharya and David Victor about how to finance climate mitigation and adaptation projects in the developing world. You can listen (or read) at the link below, or find it on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you like to get your podcasts. Enjoy! https://lnkd.in/emTQ8pUH

Beginning today at 1:00 p.m. EDT, our Economic Studies program will launch the fall 2024 edition of the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity (BPEA). Watch the conversations and read new papers on the economics of sanctions, clean power, and more.

Experts from our Global Economy and Development program are in New York City for the U.N. General Assembly! #UNGA Check out a few highlights below and see what our scholars are watching: https://lnkd.in/erkZ3etp

On our latest #OntheEvidence podcast, The Brookings Institution President Cecilia Rouse reflects on the need for greater diversity in the field of public policy research, and what progress has been made so far. Listen, watch, or read the transcript: https://lnkd.in/ep7AZdRX

How can we ensure reproductive rights remain an urgent global priority amid today’s contested political landscape? As global leaders gather for this year's UN General Assembly, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are more critical than ever. In my latest piece for The Brookings Institution, I reflect on three decades of progress since the UN’s landmark International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), the contentious politics of SRHR, and challenges that lie ahead. Read more here:

"How to fund Black businesses during a DEI backlash": In the face of anti-DEI litigation, funders and organizations do not need to run from their commitments to equitable investments, but rather alter their methods and remain on course.??Hannah Linn Stephens and I provide some example as to how investors can move forward. Read more: