Milken Institute | Research | Israel Center
| Discussing oil substitutes at a recent Financial Innovations Lab are, from left, Yossie Hollander of the Israeli Institute for Economic Planning, Joel Kurtzman of the Milken Institute, and Roger Conway of Growth Energy. Labs have tackled numerous issues in Israel, including protecting cultural heritage and cleaning up waterways. |
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| The Israel Center plays a key role in the Milken Institute Global Conference, with Israel-related panels and private events. In this 2010 session, Anath Levin, left, of Bank Hapoalim, and Shouky Oren, Israel's Accountant General, discuss what other nations can learn from Israel's economic stability during the downturn. |
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The Milken Institute's Israel Center accelerates the nation's path toward economic independence and broad-based prosperity. We focus on capital market development, financial innovation and job creation to secure a sustainable future for the state of Israel.
Israel requires continued market-based economic development and vibrant public-private partnerships to maximize its financial, social and human capital. The Milken Institute creates a launching pad for financial and economic innovations that will accelerate growth while bridging social and regional gaps in Israel. We engage business, public and academic thought leaders as we design programs, policies and new models that deliver solutions.
Israel's life sciences industry is a case in point. The center leveraged its expertise, networks and approximately $150,000 in charitable contributions to create substantial impact. We began by convening a Financial Innovations Lab, which proposed the development of a public-private life sciences fund - an idea that soon became a reality. Built on a $100 million initial government investment, this fund is expected to bring about $400 million into Israel's life sciences sector, guiding it to maturity.
Urban sprawl, water pollution and diminished environmental resources threaten Israel's health and its future. But applying and customizing the most promising policy initiatives developed internationally can help Israel achieve more sustainable growth while conserving the country's irreplaceable natural resources. We supported the first regional river authority, including plans for river basic management (through the Yarqon River Authority). The center continues to build on this landmark iniative through its ongoing work on freshwater restoration. We also facilitate the development and exporting on green technology, cementing Israel's reputation for innovation and spurring productivity.
We help to develop Israel's human capital through the Milken Institute Fellows Program, which offers outstanding university graduates a unique opportunity. While interning at the heart of Israeli decision-making and training with renowned academics and professionals, these promising young leaders explore market-based solutions to the policy challenges facing Israel. Our Fellows program, which includes a Hebrew University-accredited graduate-level course, reflects the Milken Institute's emphasis on turning research into results.
Read the Milken Institute Israel Center Newsletter and e-mail updates
For more information, view a summary of the Israel Center.
Contacts:
Glenn Yago
Senior Director
(310) 570-4640
gyago@milkeninstitute.org
Sarah Sandler
Associate Director, Business and Program Development
(310) 570-4613
ssandler@milkeninstitute.org
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