Bretton Woods Committee

The Bretton Woods Committee is the preeminent non-profit organization dedicated to effective global economic and financial cooperation. Towards this end, we demonstrate the value of multilateralism and improve the performance of the international and improve the performance of the international financial institutions (IFIs) through public dialogue, advocacy, and policy analysis. The Committee was created in 1983 at the suggestion of two former Treasury officials - Secretary Henry Fowler and Deputy Secretary Charls Walker, a Democrat and a Republican - who saw the need for an organized effort to ensure that leading citizens spoke about the importance of the international financial institutions (IFIs). Committee members are leaders in business, finance, academic, and non-profit sectors, including many industry CEOs, as well as former presidents, cabinet-level officials, and lawmakers who share the belief that international economic cooperation is essential and best served through strong, effective IFIs. Through the Committee, they champion global efforts to spur economic growth, alleviate poverty, and improve financial stability. Our mission is supported by: A diverse, global membership of leaders from business, finance, government and academia who are an unparalleled source of ideas and expertise. We are an independent, non-partisan advocate for the key multilateral institutions. We help inform public officials that global economic prosperity is best served through effective multilateralism. We convene flagship conferences on the most critical economic and financial topics. These serve as important fora for dialogue and debate between BWC members, senior policymakers, multilateral officials, private sector leaders and prominent academics. Working groups that organize roundtables, seminars, conferences, and other events to analyze and make policy recommendations on emerging issues impacting the future of finance, trade and global development. Special projects that produce reports and publications with unbiased analysis and policy prescriptions on ways in which the multilateral system – and the institutions that comprise it – can be strengthened and made more effective. The Bretton Woods Committee is the preeminent non-profit organization dedicated to effective global economic and financial cooperation. Towards this end, we demonstrate the value of multilateralism and improve the performance of the international financial institutions (IFIs) through the public dialogue, advocacy, and policy analysis. To continue to advance this mission and live these values in the world, we envision a Committee that: Clearly demonstrates its mission and value proposition, Fosters a sense of identity and purpose among its members, Weighs issues of importance to the Bretton Woods Institutions and actively seeks opportunities to positively advance their evolution, Is proactive and deliberate in its messaging, planning, and engagement, Creates an environment for multidirectional conversation within its community, Has a large and diverse membership base, and Has large and diverse revenue streams. To reach this vision, the Committee will pursue four goals within its charter that align the Committee’s work to its mission and vision. We recognize the fundamental interconnectedness of all people through global economic systems, structures, and institutions. We believe that collaboration to remove barriers, create accessibility, and promote understanding among these actors yields greater prosperity than could be achieved separately. We value the distinctive role of the Bretton Woods Institutions to spur global economic growth, alleviate poverty, expand trade, and foster financial stability. We seek to advance their efforts and to continuously challenge them to enhance their legitimacy and effectiveness. We believe the Committee’s credibility is drawn from the considerable expertise and diversity of its members and from maintaining a nonpartisan perspective. We seek to harness our collective talents in order to catalyze the Bretton Woods Institutions to make a more positive and profound impact on the world. ...view more