Browse Publications: Annual Reports
As a thought leader on some of the major issues facing our nation, the Joint Center highlights significant accomplishments and advancements in critical policy areas. The report describes how the Joint Center has shaped its research priorities to reflect the intense interest in housing, poverty, employment and retirement security fueled by the worst economic crisis since the 1930s. It shows how the Health Policy Institute has expanded its work with its Place Matters teams and promoted greater knowledge and understanding of the social determinants that affect patterns of health, illness and disparities in health outcomes. The report looks ahead as the Joint Center begins monitoring the media industry and emerging communications technologies for their impact on African Americans and other people of color. And, the report says the Joint Center will claim a stake in the swirling debate on climate change on behalf of African Americans who too often are left out of the conversation. Finally, the report updates the Joint Center's role as a leader in encouraging civic participation as well as in conveying the political perspectives of African Americans through its national surveys.
The 2007 Annual Report of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies summarizes the major activities of the Joint Center for the calendar year. It presents highlights of the Annual Dinner; describes the work of the Health Policy Institute and its Place Matters teams; summarizes other major initiatives; and focuses on the Joint Center's alliances with elected officials and policymakers. It also looks ahead to launches of a Media and Technology Institute, a Civic Engagement and Governance Institute and an Education Policy and Opportunity Institute. The report identifies the Joint Center's Board of Governors and staff, lists its publications for 2007, names its contributors and presents its financial statement.
The 2005 Annual Report of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies summarizes the major activities of the Joint Center for the calendar year. It presents highlights of the Annual Dinner, describes the work of the Health Policy Institute, the work of Office of Governance & Economic Analysis, the Emerging Leaders project and the Joint Center’s post-Katrina activities. The report identifies the Joint Center's Board of Governors and staff, lists its publications and events for 2005, names its contributors and presents its financial statement.