by Rozella Kennedy | Feb 26, 2024 | Perspectives, Shared Prosperity
In our new research series Mobility Experiences, published in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, we tackle some of the most foundational questions pertaining to economic mobility in the United States, including: What drives upward, downward or no... 
by Rozella Kennedy | Feb 24, 2024 | Shared Prosperity
In 2023, Camber Collective and the Economic Mobility & Opportunity team at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) partnered to publish and disseminate a first-of-its-kind meta-analysis of life experiences that contribute to lifetime income—and the... 
by Rozella Kennedy | Dec 5, 2023 | Climate & Environment, Perspectives
What our team anticipates around the year’s biggest climate event The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) kicked off in Dubai on November 30th, providing an opportunity for key stakeholders from UN member states, NGO’s, environmental experts, and the private sector... 
by Rozella Kennedy | Nov 13, 2023 | Perspectives, US Health
Despite the fact that the US spends approximately 18% of GDP on healthcare—almost twice as much as the average Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) country—our healthcare system is riddled with problems, from widespread inequities to poor... 
by Rozella Kennedy | Oct 3, 2023 | Perspectives, Shared Prosperity
Summary In the US, students’ backgrounds and factors such as race and family income continue to be predictors of academic success. Alternative free public-school options, such as high-quality charter schools, can represent just one of several avenues through which to... 
by Rozella Kennedy | Sep 19, 2023 | Case Studies, Climate & Environment, Gender Equality, Perspectives, Sectors
A multi-temporal perspective on vulnerability, resilience, and empowerment in Africa Amidst the sprawling narrative of climate change, an essential facet often recedes into the backdrop: its gendered dimensions. Climate change is more than just an environmental... 
by Rozella Kennedy | Sep 12, 2023 | Democracy & Governance
photo credit: Paula Bronstein/Getty Images/Images of Empowerment Civil and political freedoms (e.g., democratic institutions) theoretically possess the potential to reduce inequality by empowering marginalized groups and fostering inclusive policies. That said, the... 
by Rozella Kennedy | Sep 7, 2023 | Climate & Environment, Perspectives
As we reduce emissions, let’s not forget about the impact of climate change on health Climate change is affecting the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the quality of food we eat. Over the past decades, it contributed to a rapid increase in asthma cases and... 
by Rozella Kennedy | Aug 11, 2023 | Perspectives, Shared Prosperity
Summary US inflation has surged over recent years primarily as a result of supply-side challenges coupled with rising profit margins and labor costs. Although levels are now beginning to moderate, many still feel the sting of higher prices. In particular, inflation... 
by Rozella Kennedy | Mar 7, 2023 | Climate & Environment, Perspectives
The Challenge Africa is one of the most vulnerable continents to the impacts of climate change and is already experiencing symptoms of climate catastrophe such as increased temperatures, extreme weather events, rising sea-levels, and altered rainfall patterns....