About Copenhagen ConsensusWe create a framework to prioritize solutions, with the goal of achieving the most good for people and the planet. Our analyses take into account not just the economic, but also health, social and environmental benefits.Copenhagen Consensus CenterCCC3_8fcbaefa-76f2-11ea-a89c-70ea2083ea00The Copenhagen Consensus Center is a think tank that researches and publishes the smartest solutions to the world's biggest problems. Our studies are conducted by more than 300 economists from internationally renowned institutions, including seven Nobel Laureates, to advise policymakers and philanthropists how to achieve the best results with their limited resources. PolicymakersOur research is routinely cited by policymakers and NGOs.NGOsGovernmentsWe provide crucial data and insight into some of the world’s most intractable problems, allowing governments and aid agencies to make smart decisions and achieve more with their limited resources.Aid AgenciesPhilanthropistsProspect MagazineThe Center was voted Think Tank of the Year in International Affairs (US) by Prospect Magazine, and ...University of Pennsylvaniaour advocacy for data-driven prioritization has been repeatedly voted one of the top 20 campaigns worldwide in a think tank survey conducted by the University of Pennsylvania.Copenhagen Consensus Center Board & DirectorsBjorn LomborgPresident and FounderRoland MathiassonExecutive Vice President, Secretary, and Assistant TreasurerScott CalahanTreasurer, Member of Compensation Committee, and Independent DirectorLoretta MichaelsMember of Compensation Committee and Independent DirectorCopenhagen Consensus Center ExpertsThe Copenhagen Consensus Center works with some of the world's top economic thinkers to provide analysis of how we can do the most good for the world. [They are listed at https://www.copenhagenconsensus.com/expert.]The most good is achieved for people and the planet_8fcbb094-76f2-11ea-a89c-70ea2083ea00To research and publish the smartest solutions to the world's biggest problems._8fcbb134-76f2-11ea-a89c-70ea2083ea00Cost-EffectivenessThe Copenhagen Consensus Center focuses on cost-effective solutions to the world’s biggest challenges.ConsensusProjects_8fcbb210-76f2-11ea-a89c-70ea2083ea001Ghana Priorities_8fcbb2a6-76f2-11ea-a89c-70ea2083ea001.1GhanaThe Ghanaian economy has been growing swiftly, with remarkable GDP growth higher than five per cent for two years running. This robust growth means added pressure from special interest groups who...India ConsensusIdentify the smartest solutions to some of India's most pressing development challenges._309987ba-7754-11ea-9377-13fb1183ea001.2IndiaTata TrustsThe India Consensus is a partnership between Tata Trusts and the Copenhagen Consensus Center . The aim is to identify the smartest solutions to some of India's most pressing development challenges...Andhra Pradesh Priorities_3099895e-7754-11ea-9377-13fb1183ea001.3Andhra PradeshAs a new state, Andhra Pradesh faces a bright future, but it is still experiencing many acute social and economic development challenges. It has made great strides in creating a positive environment...Rajasthan Priorities_30998a3a-7754-11ea-9377-13fb1183ea001.4RajasthanRajasthan is the largest Indian state. It has a diversified economy, with mining, agriculture and tourism. Rajasthan has shown significant progress in improving governance and tackling corruption...Haïti PrioriseDetermine what the top priorities should be for policy makers, international donors, NGOs and businesses._30998af8-7754-11ea-9377-13fb1183ea001.5HaitiPolicy MakersInternational DonorsNGOsBusinessesHaiti faces some of the most acute social and economic development challenges in the world. Despite an influx of aid in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake, growth and progress continue to be minimal, at best. With so many actors and the wide breadth of challenges, what should the top priorities be for policy makers, international donors, NGOs and businesses?Bangladesh PrioritiesFind, analyze, rank and disseminate the best solutions for the country._30998bac-7754-11ea-9377-13fb1183ea001.6BangladeshWhat should be the top priorities for policy makers, international donors, NGOs and businesses? With limited resources and time, it is crucial that focus is informed by what will do the most good for each taka spent. The Bangladesh Priorities project works with stakeholders across Bangladesh to find, analyze, rank and disseminate the best solutions for the country.Post-2015 ConsensusIdentify development goals with the greatest benefit-to-cost ratio_30998c60-7754-11ea-9377-13fb1183ea001.7UNIn 2015, the UN's Millennium Development Goals are expiring and the international community will set new goals. The Post-2015 Consensus brings together the world’s top economists, NGOs, international agencies and businesses to identify the goals with the greatest benefit-to-cost ratio for the next development agenda.A Scorecard for HumanityEvaluate the state of the world._30998d1e-7754-11ea-9377-13fb1183ea001.8OptimistsPessimistsCambridge University PressA Scorecard for Humanity fits into the ongoing conversation between optimists and pessimists for the last half century. The central question has been: what is the state of the world? The results of our study have been published by Cambridge University Press under the book title How Much Have Global Problems Cost the World? A Scorecard from 1900 to 2050.Copenhagen Consensus IIIShape overseas development spending and philanthropic decisions._30998dd2-7754-11ea-9377-13fb1183ea001.9In 2004 and 2008, the Copenhagen Consensus Center held two major projects that helped to shape overseas development spending and philanthropic decisions for years to come. The third Copenhagen Consensus was the latest iteration of our ongoing work to prioritize the best solutions.Rethink HIVIdentify the most effective ways to tackle the pandemic across sub-Saharan Africa._30998e90-7754-11ea-9377-13fb1183ea001.10Rush FoundationSub-Saharan AfricaHealth AcademicsThe Rethink HIV project is a joint venture between the Rush Foundation and the Copenhagen Consensus Center. Rush asked the Copenhagen Consensus Center to commission a group of leading health academics to analyze policy choices and to identify the most effective ways to tackle the pandemic across sub-Saharan Africa. RethinkHIV identifies effective interventions in the fight against HIV/AIDS.Guide to GivingProvide guidance on how to make personal donations in line with Copenhagen Consensus findings._30998f94-7754-11ea-9377-13fb1183ea001.11GovernmentsBusinessesIndividualsEven the wealthiest government, business, or individual has limited resources. A dollar spent in one place cannot be spent elsewhere. We are often asked by individuals: how can I make personal donations in line with Copenhagen Consensus findings? This Guide provides an answer.Copenhagen Consensus on ClimateTake good actions on climate change._3099905c-7754-11ea-9377-13fb1183ea001.12Global warming is real; it is caused by man-made CO2 emissions, and we need to do something about it. But we don't need action that makes us feel good. We need action that actually does good.Denmark Consensus 2009_30999124-7754-11ea-9377-13fb1183ea001.13DenmarkWhat are Denmark's biggest challenges? What areas concern Danes the most, and where do they want Danish politicians to focus first? What are the best solutions to their concerns, and where can we do the most good?Copenhagen Consensus IIRecommend how best to tackle ten of the world's most pressing issues._309991f6-7754-11ea-9377-13fb1183ea001.14The second Copenhagen Consensus took place 25-30 May in Copenhagen. Once again, our Expert Panel tackled the question, Imagine you had $75 billion to donate to worthwhile causes. What would you do, and where should we start? The Panel released a prioritized list recommending how best to tackle ten of the world's most pressing issues.Copenhagen Consensus for Latin America_309992c8-7754-11ea-9377-13fb1183ea001.15Latin AmericaINCAE Business SchoolInter-American Development BankCopenhagen Consensus for Latin America and the Carribean took place in San José, Costa Rica, 22-25 October 2007 at the INCAE Business School, Alajuela, in cooperation with the Inter-American Development Bank.Bill Gates for a Day_3099939a-7754-11ea-9377-13fb1183ea001.16Bill GatesIf you were the richest man of the world how would you solve the world's problem? Participate in the event and give your prioritization....Copenhagen Consensus UNICEFPrioritize the use of limited resources in the global effort to mitigate the negative consequences of ten global challenges such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, hunger and climate change._30999476-7754-11ea-9377-13fb1183ea001.17UNICEFUN AmbassadorsThe Copenhagen Consensus UNICEF meeting brought together a number of UN ambassadors and set focus on the issue of prioritizing the use of limited resources in the global effort to mitigate the negative consequences of ten global challenges such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, hunger and climate change.Copenhagen Consensus Georgetown_30999548-7754-11ea-9377-13fb1183ea001.18EconomistsUN ExpertsCopenhagen Consensus 2006 followed a similar procedure to the first Copenhagen Consensus, drawing on the earlier exercise. Representatives had available to them the materials from the previous meeting, and over two days heard new presentations from acknowledged economists and UN experts for each of the ten challenge areas.Copenhagen ConsensusImprove prioritization of the numerous problems the world faces._3099961a-7754-11ea-9377-13fb1183ea001.19The Copenhagen Consensus was our first project. The basic idea was to improve prioritization of the numerous problems the world faces, by gathering some of the world's greatest economists to a meeting where some of the biggest challenges in the world would be assessed.Australia Consensus Centre_30999700-7754-11ea-9377-13fb1183ea001.20Australia Consensus CentrePolicy and prioritization research institute, sister organisation of Copenhagen Consensus.Research_8fcbb3f0-76f2-11ea-a89c-70ea2083ea002Climate Change & Energy_8fcbb4ea-76f2-11ea-a89c-70ea2083ea002.1Climate change is real and man-made. It will come as a big surprise that climate change from 1900 to 2025 has mostly been a net benefit, rising to increase welfare about 1.5% GDP per year.Conflicts & Terrorism_8fcbb5da-76f2-11ea-a89c-70ea2083ea002.2War has a heavy economic and human cost. Not a single low-income country afflicted by violence has achieved even one of the eight Millennium Development goals.Education_8fcbb67a-76f2-11ea-a89c-70ea2083ea002.3Over the past 50 years, remarkable progress has been made ensuring that children receive basic education. More than sixty percent of adults in low-income countries can read and write, whereas in 1962, just one-third were literate.Environment_8fcbb710-76f2-11ea-a89c-70ea2083ea002.4Environmental issues remain at the forefront of our research. Air pollution affects millions, especially in the developing world. And preserving biodiversity carries many economic benefits itself.Finance & Economy_8fcbb7a6-76f2-11ea-a89c-70ea2083ea002.5Financial instability can have significant effects on economic growth. It afflicts primarily countries in the process of economic development, which are vulnerable to instability and unable to cope with the consequences as smoothly as more economically advanced economies.Gender_8fcbb832-76f2-11ea-a89c-70ea2083ea002.6Investing in women’s issues can yield strong value-for-money, often outperforming other sectors in both immediate and long-term impacts. The diversity of programming in this arena means that we can now afford to think more critically around the quality of empowerment that programs are able to cultivate within their participants and more broadly, within entire communities.Governance_8fcbb8d2-76f2-11ea-a89c-70ea2083ea002.7Today, more countries than ever boast democratic constitutions, functioning bureaucracies and professional judiciaries. However, operation is patchy. Some institutions in some countries are at least as good as those in wealthier states; others are plagued by corruption and waste.Health_8fcbb968-76f2-11ea-a89c-70ea2083ea002.8Humans have made great strides in healthcare. Advances are so rapid that for every month you live, medical science adds a week to your life expectancy. However, eighty percent of global deaths from heart disease, stroke, cancer, and other chronic diseases occur in low-income and middle-income countries.Hunger & Malnutrition_8fcbb9fe-76f2-11ea-a89c-70ea2083ea002.9The planet creates more than enough food to meet everyone's needs. But there are still about 925 million hungry people in the world, and nearly 180 million preschool-age children do not get vital nutrients.Inequality_8fcbbb5c-76f2-11ea-a89c-70ea2083ea002.10Over the past three decades gender issues have increasingly gained prominence on the development agenda. More attention is being given to the plight of poor and disadvantaged women in developing countries, and to the unfinished gender agenda in more developed countries.Infrastructure_8fcbbc06-76f2-11ea-a89c-70ea2083ea002.11Access to basic infrastructure services – roads, ports, electricity, water and sanitation – still remains a key challenge in the fight against poverty and the search for sustainable growth in many regions.Natural Disasters_8fcbbcb0-76f2-11ea-a89c-70ea2083ea002.12Even the most wealthy and well prepared countries can experience large-scale damage and destruction when natural disasters strike. The situation is much worse in low-income countries since they often do not have the financial means to protect their population and economy against catastrophes.Population Growth_8fcbbd50-76f2-11ea-a89c-70ea2083ea002.13Current ‘high fertility’ countries account currently for about 38% of the 78 million persons that are added annually to the world population, despite composing only 18% of the current population. After 2060, world population is projected to grow exclusively as a result of growth in current high fertility countries.Technology & Data_8fcbbdfa-76f2-11ea-a89c-70ea2083ea002.14Technology underpins modern society. Rich countries spend considerable amounts on R&D and this enables a flow of innovation and greater productivity. However, low-income countries, not surprisingly, spend very little and developing countries even less, creating a discrepancy in access to technologies, innovation and productivity. The collection of data on the other hand, has often been an afterthought in regard to development programs and policies. Although well intentioned, policies need to also be well aimed and this includes the measurement of monitoring of such policies.Trade & Migration_8fcbbea4-76f2-11ea-a89c-70ea2083ea002.15For most of human history, migration has been constrained by physical barriers and transport difficulties rather than government action. More recently, sharply different rates of growth across the world have combined to make many workers from poorer countries eager to move to countries where wages are higher.Water & Sanitation_8fcbbf58-76f2-11ea-a89c-70ea2083ea002.16An astonishing one-third of the world population, 2.5 billion people, lack access to basic sanitation, and over one billion people defecate out in the open. Water and sanitation issues still cause 6–7% of deaths in developing countries.2020-04-05https://www.copenhagenconsensus.com/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net