Economic Mobility Alliance
Invest America Accounts
Invest America Accounts provide universal investment accounts seeded at birth, aimed at helping individuals build long-term wealth and achieve economic security across generations.
Pathways to Capital
Pathways to Capital expands access to capital for underserved communities and entrepreneurs, enabling greater economic participation and growth through the programs listed below.
Pathways to Capital Programs
Initiative for Inclusive EntrepreneurshipInitiative for Inclusive Entrepreneurship removes barriers and offers essential support to entrepreneurs from underserved communities, fueling economic dynamism and job creation.
Inclusive CapitalismInclusive Capitalism includes the historically Black college and university (HBCU) program dedicated to supporting HBCU graduates pursuing careers in asset management.
10,000 Communities10,000 Communities drives investments and resources into local communities to support sustainable economic growth and resilience.
Financial Innovations Labs
Financial Innovations Labs develops creative solutions and scalable innovations to tackle complex financial challenges and broaden economic participation.
FinTech, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation
FinTech, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation employs cutting-edge financial technology to empower entrepreneurs and expand financial inclusion.
Veterans Community Initiative
Veterans' Community Initiative delivers tailored resources that enable military veterans to successfully make the transition into civilian careers.
Lifetime Financial Security
Lifetime Financial Security helps individuals better prepare for retirement, addressing the critical challenges of saving and investing effectively.
The IFC–Milken Institute Capital Markets Program
The IFC–Milken Institute Capital Markets Program develops human capital in emerging economies by educating mid-career government finance professionals and providing them with a lasting network; to date, we have supported 300 fellows across 65 nations, two-thirds of whom are in Africa and 50 percent of whom are women.
The World Bank–Milken Institute Public Financial Asset Management Program
The World Bank–Milken Institute Public Financial Asset Management Program supports sovereign governments in improving public asset management to drive long-term economic stability and growth.
Geo-Economics, Climate Resilience, and AI
Geo-Economics, Climate Resilience, and AI explores how global economic trends, environmental challenges, and technological advancements interact, developing strategies that enhance resilience and growth.
Economic Mobility Alliance
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