Positioning North Carolina to Compete in the Global Economy
North Carolina legislators and local leaders are confronted by policy challenges that require international insight. Our Global Policy Series provides international study programs to inform and engage state legislators and policy experts on key international policy issues affecting our state.
Delegates see international best practices at work and gain a deeper understanding of the conditions and elements that contribute to international success. In turn, these leaders are better positioned to guide North Carolina through global challenges and opportunities.
GOAL: 51% of North Carolina state legislators will participate
in a Global Policy Leaders program
Global Policy Leaders Sample Outcomes
- International Business and Trade Caucus was established in the North Carolina General Assembly. This is the first state legislative caucus in the country devoted to enhancing international links and creating global jobs. It is a bi-partisan caucus whose founding members went on our program to Mexico.
- State’s first Global Engagement Summit was held in Raleigh in the spring of 2009. Release of our global indicators report for North Carolina showed international connections in trade, demographics, economic development and education.
- Joint Select Committee on Global Engagement was formed in the state legislature in response to our recommendation. The committee will produce a statewide strategic plan for global engagement to coordinate international efforts in government, business and education to build global jobs for North Carolina.
Global Policy Leaders Program Summaries
- To learn more about the 2011 “Learning from Finland” study program, check out our ebook.
- For more information on the 2010 Global Policy Leaders Energy Program, please view our Summary - Global Leaders Energy – European Union 2010
- For more information the 2009 Global Policy Leaders Economic Development Program, please view our Summary – Global Leaders Economic Development – China 2009.
“Five years ago, when we talked about economic competitiveness, we treated globalization as something that was necessary and new. Today globalization is ubiquitous in business and it’s now just part of our daily lives.”
~ Ted Abernathy, Executive Director
Southern Growth Policies Board
