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Global Leaders Unite for Inclusive Growth at the 2021 Global Inclusive Growth Summit

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The 2021 Global Inclusive Growth Summit will take place on October 14 as a free online event, bringing together over 30 global leaders from various sectors to catalyze new partnerships and solutions for inclusive and sustainable economies. The summit, presented by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and the Aspen Institute, will focus on sustainable growth, financial security, and data for good initiatives, with a theme of "Rebuilding for All". The event aims to advance equitable and sustainable economic growth, with a number of organizations expected to announce significant commitments.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2021 Global Inclusive Growth Summit will feature over 30 global leaders, including Vice President Kamala Harris, President Bill Clinton, Director General of the WTO Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo.
  • The summit will focus on sustainable growth, financial security, and data for good initiatives, with a theme of "Rebuilding for All".
  • The event aims to advance equitable and sustainable economic growth, with a number of organizations expected to announce significant commitments.
  • The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth advances equitable and sustainable economic growth and financial inclusion around the world, leveraging data insights, expertise, and technology.
  • The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society, driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action.
  • Four philanthropic organizations, including Mastercard, committed over $72 million in funding to advance equitable and sustainable economic growth in 2019.
  • The Clinton Global Initiative is partnering with Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and Aspen Institute to advance more projects supporting widespread economic growth.

Statistics:

  • 30+ global leaders from various sectors will participate in the summit.
  • Over 500 purpose-driven leaders attended the inaugural 2019 Global Inclusive Growth Summit, which led to four philanthropic organizations committing over $72 million in funding.
  • The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth advances equitable and sustainable economic growth and financial inclusion around the world.
  • 4 philanthropic organizations committed over $72 million in funding to advance equitable and sustainable economic growth in 2019.
  • The summit will focus on three key areas: sustainable growth, financial security, and data for good initiatives.

Sources:

  • The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth advances equitable and sustainable economic growth and financial inclusion around the world, leveraging data insights, expertise, and technology.
  • The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society, driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action.
  • "Global Inclusive Growth Summit" on BusinessWire: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211011005358/en/

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