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New Catalyst Issue: 'The Fix'

Though signs of progress are often overshadowed by bad news these days, governments and organizations around the world are solving some of the globe’s toughest problems. Here’s how.

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Freedom Matters

March 2, 2023 - December 31, 2023

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How governments around the world have solved supposedly impossible problems

October 4, 2023, 11:30 am

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October 18, 2023, 6:30 pm

The George W. Bush Institute focuses on ensuring opportunity for all, strengthening democracy, and advancing free societies. Housed within the George W. Bush Presidential Center, the Bush Institute is committed to creating positive, meaningful, and lasting change at home and abroad.

Smarter fiscal, regulatory, workforce, innovation, and place-based policies will promote growth and make democratic capitalism better for all Americans.

Veterans & Military Families

Helping veterans and their families make successful transitions to civilian life.

Education

Ensuring all students receive a quality education.

Immigration

Promoting a modern immigration system that meets the needs of our economy while respecting safety, security, and human dignity.

Economic Growth

Advancing policies that promote economic growth and strengthen our competitiveness in the global economy.

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Affirming the values of freedom and democracy, strengthening the institutions that secure these values at home, and helping to spread them abroad.

Presidential Leadership Scholars

Developing a generation of leaders focused on solving society’s most challenging issues.

American Democracy & Civic Engagement

Securing democratic values, encouraging civic participation, and strengthening American institutions are the calling of every citizen. Civility is a cornerstone to a thriving democracy.

At the Bush Center, we’re concerned about the challenges to the health of democracies around the world.

Women's Advancement

Improving the lives of women and girls through education, opportunity, health, and leadership development.

Global Health

Promoting the health and well-being of people around the world.

Freedom and Democracy

Supporting democratic values around the world by elevating institutions that serve their people and promote human dignity, human rights, and market economies.