This theme covers work on the sources of long-term prosperity, and on removing the most binding policy obstacles. Topics include economic growth, trade, investment, public finance, migration, entrepreneurship, and institutions.

This theme covers work on expanding human potentials by augmenting capabilities. Topics include education, skills, health, nutrition, social protection, human deprivation and inequities.

This theme covers work on minimizing threats to future prosperity while reorienting development paradigms. Topics include climate change, disaster mitigation, conservation, green infrastructure and urbanization.

This theme covers work on global re-balancing of production, power and influence. Topics include the rise of China and India, international relations, LDC graduation and reform of international institutions.

This theme covers work on ways to improve the quality of democratic governance and citizen participation. Topics include Open Data, transparency, rule of law, civil service reform, science of delivery and federalism.