<p> Jeffrey Mason and Carl Peterson discuss their extensive experience in development economics, law, international relations, and business. Before joining the Charter Cities Institute as a researcher, Jeffrey worked as an MA Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Carl is a returned Peace Corps Volunteer who has also worked in pre-seed and post-Series A startups.<br><br></p><p>In this round-the-world interview, Jeffrey and Carl will provide insight into the history of some of the world's most successful and struggling regions, including South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the West. They will also discuss their research and experience in finding solutions to developing cities, and why the Charter City model - a model that seeks to create cities with their own governance systems and economies - may be a potential solution. Tune in to learn more about the fascinating world of development economics and international relations, and the potential of the Charter City model.</p><p><br>In this episode we talk about:<br><br></p><ul> <li>What a Charter City is</li> <li>How a Charter City is set up</li> <li>The biggest challenges when setting up a Charter City</li> <li>Africa’s <a href="https://chartercitiesinstitute.org/nxt50/">NXT50 Cities Coalition</a> </li> <li>The benefits of a Charter City and how it compares to some of the more conventional models</li> <li>The future of Charter Cities</li> </ul><p>To learn more about the Charter Cities Institute and the work they are doing, check out their website <a href="https://chartercitiesinstitute.org/">here</a>.</p>