The Importance of Access and How It Drives Economic Growth Around the Globe
Net Impact “Issues in Depth” Teleconference
Date: Wednesday, December 3rd
Time: 12:00-1:00pm
Led By: Matty Mathieson, Director, Center for Science, Technology and Economic Development, SRI International
For Details and to Register: http://tinyurl.com/yze7q2
What is Access? It is the ability to connect. Access is the force that makes all forms of interaction and exchange possible between people, businesses and nations. When Access to ideas, places, materials and technology increases, the result is greater opportunities for all involved. Jobs are created, productivity and prosperity rise, growth and innovation are spurred.
SRI International, an independent, nonprofit research firm that has been commissioned by FedEx to study and measure Access around the world, will lead an Issues In-Depth Call to help Net Impact members understand the concept of Access and how it spurs economic growth.
With findings from its recent study, SRI will share detailed insight on which countries have gained the most from improved Access to ideas, talent and resources. Participants will also learn how Access plays a powerful role in shaping the world and why it is a driving force of economic growth for countries at all income levels.
Net Impact is also running a special student essay contest addressing the question “Where will Access take us next?” To find out more, visit www.netimpact.org/access
About Matty:
John (Matty) Mathieson is Director of the Center for Science, Technology, and Economic Development (CSTED) at SRI International. He has led a wide range of economic and innovation assignments at SRI for the past 26 years. This has included projects and consulting teams throughout the United States and in more than 120 countries worldwide for both corporate and government clients. Prior to coming to SRI, Matty worked in research positions at The Brookings Institution, the Treasurer’s Department of Exxon Corporation, the Economic Planning Council of Taiwan, and the Overseas Development Council. He received his B.A. degree in Political Economics from Williams College, and his Masters degree in Economics and Public Policy from Princeton University. Matty has published and spoken extensively on economics issues.
