A Globally Competitive South
Twenty-five years ago, two reports focusing on the South’s major issues were published. A Way Forward serves as an update to these publications, featuring more than 30 essays containing key recommendations and strategies for building a more globally competitive South.
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Public Forum November 17th
We are proud to co-host A Way Forward: Building a Globally Competitive South on November 17. This public forum is an opportunity for vigorous discussion about the globalization of the American South and how we can best prepare for the years ahead.
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Gauging North Carolina’s Economic and Social Development
The GRI’s primary goal is to make a forceful and valuable contribution to the debate on the economic future of North Carolina and the South.
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Making Scarce Water Work For All
During academic years 2012-13 and 2013-14, the GRI is focusing on the challenges faced by a world population likely to rise to 9 or 9.5 billion by mid-century, seeking to provide water, sanitation and hygiene for all.
Read MoreA center for scholarly research on key global issues at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Current Research Theme: Globalization, the Economic Crisis, and the Future of North Carolina
A Way Forward officially released.
This ambitious research project features more than 30 essays containing key recommendations and strategies for building a more globally competitive South.
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Chapel Hill, NC 27599-5145
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