About News Support us Contact us Explore our work News Our experts feature regularly in national and international media, helping to shape the debate on the key challenges of our generation. Our team of researchers, analysts and fellows are available for expert comment, analysis and interviews. Our Legatum Institute directors, researchers and fellows are available for expert comment, analysis and interviews. If you would like to speak to our team, please contact: Ed Barker, Director of Communications ed.barker@li.com +44 (0) 207 148 5400 WhatsApp Ed on +44 (0) 7763 719 253 Luapula Province, Zambia. Photo Robin Hammond/Panos. August 2010 27 October 2021 Perú a los 200: Plantean urgente necesidad de reformas políticas y judiciales Confiamos en que el Perú pueda aprovechar este momento de crisis para iniciar un proceso de diálogo y conciliación que resulte en una política más consensuada y que haga posible la prosperidad de todos los peruanos. 27 October 2021 Peru at 200: Urgent need for political and judicial reforms We trust that Peru can take advantage of this moment of crisis to initiate a process of dialogue and conciliation that results in a more consensual policy and that makes possible the prosperity of all Peruvians 28 September 2021 Ethiopia is at a “pivotal moment in its history” but there remain “substantial risks” for prosperity if Government were to pursue an “authoritarian political model”, says new report. With a more open and inclusive economy and a stable political settlement, the report shows that over the coming decades, sustainable economic growth can take Ethiopia on a path to a solid upper middle-income status. 20 September 2021 Research showing impact of Universal Credit cut – 840,000 more people in poverty New research from the Legatum Institute estimates the government’s Covid response policy, including a temporary £20 a week increase to Universal Credit and Working Tax Credits and the suspension of the Minimum Income Floor (that applies to self-employed people claiming Universal Credit), has protected 840,000 people from poverty in Q2 2021. 4 August 2021 New Analysis on the “Red Wall” from the Centre for UK Prosperity Levelling up agenda being held back by “adult skills crisis” and “lack of access to business loans” in Red Wall areas – not infrastructure – the UK Prosperity Index finds. 21 July 2021 The U.S. is well positioned to rebuild strongly post-pandemic but needs to address long-term issues impacting prosperity as well as effects of Covid 2021 U.S. Prosperity Index shows the key to unlocking greater prosperity lies in the potential for improvement in every state and county. 4 July 2021 UK Government benefit changes protecting 650,000 people from poverty Our analysis shows that the UK Government’s investment in Universal Credit has provided vital support to protect many families from the economic fallout of the pandemic. Without this, many more families would be in poverty than is currently the case. 13 May 2021 Institute calls for levelling-up agenda to include societal aspects of prosperity New Index reveals prosperity of every region and local authority in the UK 30 March 2021 Legatum Institute publishes review of schools re-opening decision Analysis supports the basis for re-opening schools on 8th March, and suggests further relaxations can be made without reversing the decline in the severity of the pandemic 24 March 2021 Mexican journalist Maria Elena Ferral Hernandez is named recipient of the 2021 Courage in Journalism Award Maria Elena was undoubtedly a beacon of hope in a county beset by violence. Her commitment to the truth, despite the ongoing personal cost, and her refusal to be intimidated speak volumes of her inner strength and courage 1 2 3 … 8 Next » Our research programmes Our Centre for UK Prosperity is dedicated to creating the pathways from poverty to prosperity for England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Courage in Journalism The Courage in Journalism Award was created to highlight the dangers faced by journalists around the world, and is presented posthumously to a journalist whose death in the past year was a direct result of their work. Covid Impact Assessment Unit Our Covid Impact Assessment Unit builds on our metrics expertise and understanding of the holistic nature of prosperity to highlight the potential impact of policy decisions made in response to the ongoing pandemic. 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