Policy Paper
Case Study: Rwanda’s Path to Becoming a Model of Transformation
Executive Summary
This policy paper explores Rwanda’s Path to Becoming a Model of Transformation. Rwanda has emerged over the past two decades as one of the most rapidly transforming countries in Africa. From recovery after the 1994 genocide, Rwanda has pursued a strategy…
global transformation
Policy Paper
Latin America’s Social Innovation for Inclusive Growth: A Blueprint for the Future
Executive Summary
Latin America faces persistent challenges: inequality, informality, weak public services in many areas, urban-rural divides, and environmental risks. Social innovation—the development of new ideas, models, processes that address social needs through inclusive, participatory, and often locally grounded practices—offers a…
Policy Paper
Middle East Transformation: Balancing Tradition and Modernization
Executive Summary
The Middle East stands at a crossroads. Rapid modernization—in governance, economy, technology, and social norms—is increasingly being pursued alongside strong commitments to tradition, religion, and cultural identity. A transformational leader in 2025 in this region must not only drive economic diversification, digital transformation, and…
Policy Paper
Collaborative Governance: Why Governments Can’t Transform Alone
Executive Summary
Governments face increasingly complex, interdependent challenges — climate change, digital transformation, public health crises, social inequality — that cannot be addressed effectively by any single actor. Collaborative governance(multi-stakeholder, cross-sector decision making and implementation) offers a path to more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable transformations. This…
From Local to Global: How Leaders Scale Transformation Efforts
Introduction: Why Scaling Transformation Matters
Transformation often begins at the local level—within a community, organization, or small network. But for change to be sustainable and impactful, it must expand beyond borders. Scaling transformation allows leaders to take proven solutions from local experiments and apply them globally,…
Women in leadership are driving transformation across continents—reshaping politics, business, and communities with empathy, resilience, and inclusivity. From corporate boardrooms to grassroots activism, women leaders are challenging traditional power structures and paving the way for sustainable global progress. Discover how women are shaping the future of leadership and what the world can learn from their…
Africa’s emerging leaders are reshaping the future with resilience, innovation, and inclusive leadership. From pioneering digital solutions to advancing sustainability and gender equality, their approach offers powerful lessons for global governance. Discover what the world can learn from Africa’s young changemakers and how their values of community, adaptability, and collaboration can inspire a more sustainable…
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Bashar al-Assad’s tenure as Syria’s president has been marked by a meteoric rise, a devastating civil war, and his unexpected political survival. This paper analyzes Assad's path to power, the dynamics of his regime during the Syrian conflict, and the geopolitical ramifications for the United States and its global allies. By examining key aspects…
