Kim Bettcher

@LarryDiamond Indeed, illiberal democracy doesn't seem to be a stable construct.

Hungarian PM Viktor Orban's breathtaking electoral defeat is one of the most significant gaings for liberal democracy in the past decade. His regime was the archetype of a right-wing authoritarian populism that claimed to be simply "illiberal" but was in fact undemocratic as well. It became an inspiration and a source of support for similar authoritarian populist parties and movements around the world. Both Putin and Trump have suffered serious geopolitical setbacks with Orbán's defeat. Authoritarian populist rulers like Erdogan in Turkey and even Narendra Modi in India should take note. Assaults on civil liberties and the rule of law produce corruption and misrule. Eventually, the people rebel at the polls or on the streets. /1

What business leadership looks like: #3 is Advocate. #1 was Bridge builder, #2 was Norm defender. linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

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What business leadership looks like, #1 Bridge Builder. (1st in my series) linkedin.com/posts/kim-bett…

@jmurtazashvili I thought that was a Boston thing.

Informal institutions still rule our fair city.

My reflections on the challenges of institution building and the enduring value of an institutional lens. linkedin.com/posts/kim-bett…

#GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek kicks off this weekend — so we’re rewinding to this powerful #GEC2025 conversation with renowned entrepreneur, investor, and community builder Brad Feld on the power of “give first.” How will you show up for others during #GEW2025? Watch the full discussion: youtube.com/watch?v=TThbEq… #TogetherWeBuild

A game-changer for private capital: we closed the @WorldBank Group’s debut $510M securitization—unlocking new opportunities for investors to create jobs, reduce poverty & drive development in emerging markets. Learn more: wrld.bg/ynSK50WZwil

My snapshot of the expanding use cases for public-private dialogue #ppd linkedin.com/pulse/expandin…

Not all foreign investment is equal. Our new guide unveils Corrosive Capital (harmful) vs. Constructive Capital (transparent, market-driven). Learn how to attract beneficial investment & build stronger economies with CIPE's actionable steps. Download now! bit.ly/4oRbyp6 #CorrosiveCapital #ConstructiveCapital

@CIPEglobal Long awaited.

@TMC_Nig Facilitate "collisions" with people from other industries or professions. Create unlikely combinations to spark new ideas.

What small step could you take today to nurture innovation in your team?

Innovation isn't just about new ideas—it's about creating an environment where those ideas can thrive.

Give First: The Power of Mentorship is officially out (today is the release date). In honor of the release, I decided to write feld.com/archives/2025/… to explain why I view Give First as a philosophy instead of a religion. For all that have embraced this philosophy, contributed to it, and helped me hone and evolve it over the years, thank you.

To advocate for startups, you need a bouquet of options, including grassroots & grasstops strategies - @OsOsaGuobadia #GEC2025

@unleashingideas @Indiana_EDC Yes!

We are officially five days away from #GEC2025🌎 GEN and the @Indiana_EDC are eager to welcome all players from the global entrepreneurial ecosystem to Indianapolis! Will you be joining us? Register today at gec.co #TheBoldChangeTheWorld

@DevCooperation @BappenasRI @CSOPartnership_ @ActionAidItalia @OECDdev @lucadefraia @wings_info @PlanRdc @Sida @NAYOZimbabwe The need for GPEDC-style stakeholder engagement is greater than ever, especially in partner countries

📢 Kicking off day one of #SCM29: “Rethinking and Elevating Development Effectiveness in a New Context” 🌍 With constrained financing & rising development needs, how can #GPEDC adapt and lead? #EffectiveCooperation

Joseph Nye, a Harvard professor whose ideas on the nature of power in international relations influenced generations of policymakers, academics, & students and made him one of the world’s most celebrated political thinkers, has died at the age of 88 ken.sc/3RQSGav

@jmurtazashvili That's terrible.

For years we have witnessed an incredible uptick in antisemitism here in Pennsylvania. We thought Tree of Life was the ending, not the beginning. We see this from all directions. It's on my campus, even my own home has been targeted. It's not going to stop anytime soon.

Just How Reciprocal Are These Tariffs, Anyway? uschamber.com/international/…

The world is hectic right now 🤪, so we’ve decided to extend the deadlines until April 15. Take care of yourself, each other, and nominate people for awards!