“We prize achievement over activity.”
The Washington Institute for Business, Government and Society is a convener of people and ideas at the intersection of business, government and society. We drive conversations from Capitol Hill and conference rooms to lecture halls and living rooms. We host events, write op-eds, produce podcasts, publish reports and engage in debates on social media—all to stimulate cooperation, meaningful action and tangible results. We know that complex problems require new, creative approaches. And innovation can only happen when we focus on tangible, measurable achievements, not just endless activity.
SIGNATURE ISSUES
Global Technology and Innovation
Shaping the future of the internet, artificial intelligence, and other significant technological advances
Global Corporate Social Responsibility
Defining a new corporate playbook for addressing the social and regulatory landscape
Global Economic Interdependence
Proposing long-term fixes to the challenges that plague our global economy
Programs
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Embassy Series
Events with local embassies that bring together ambassadors, diplomats and global leaders to discuss the Institute’s signature issues and tangible solutions for problems like trade, which cannot be contained by geographic borders alone
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Technology Series
Events with technology executives and leading government officials, designed to break down the silos between our public and private sectors, build a mutual understanding of regulatory issues and promote a spirit of collaboration
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Summits
Biannual conferences to examine signature issues – for example, how global sports, including the Olympics and World Cup, influence business, government and societal dynamics
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University Consortium
Partnerships with prominent, global universities to deliver new research, internship opportunities and joint conferences
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Scholarships
Funding for exceptional students involved in the Washington Institute Consortium to pursue careers that focus on the intersection of business, government and society
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Fellows
Three seasoned leaders who serve as spokespeople in the areas of business, government and society as well as representatives for the Institute in the U.S. and abroad
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Embassy Awards
Recognition of individuals and institutions who promote greater cooperation and understanding of signature issues, and who represent business, government, nonprofits, academia or the media
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Directory
A first-of-its-kind database with contact and logistical information for the Washington, D.C. offices of corporations, government agencies, Congress and nonprofit organizations
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Podcasts
Interviews between our founder and world leaders on topics of the day
Jimmy Lynn, a veteran of 30 years in the Sports and Entertainment sectors, is one of the pioneers of the Digital Sports space and is regarded as one of the leading relationship brokers and connectors in the global sports industry. He is a co-founder and Vice-President of Kiswe Mobile, the world’s most advanced cloud-based social-gamified mobile video platform.
As the Chief Operating Officer for IFC, Stephanie von Friedeburg leads all IFC investment operations and advisory services, delivering private sector capital and solutions to create jobs, positive development outcomes and opportunities in the world’s poorest and most fragile countries. Von Friedeburg began her World Bank Group career at IFC, spending more than two decades in IFC investment operations where she developed strong regional expertise in Africa and Central and Eastern Europe, as well as in numerous industry sectors, including telecom, media, general manufacturing and technology. Most recently, von Friedeburg served as IFC’s Chief Strategy and Resources Officer, where she led the development of IFC’s new strategy and aligned the organization’s resources in support of it. Prior to this, leveraging her more than ten years of experience investing in telecom and IT start-ups in emerging markets, she served as the World Bank Group Chief Information Officer.