Political rhetoric helps to add momentum to various agendas of reforms but such research can inject impetus to specific areas which can snowball into a big, positive effect.

Copenhagen Consensus is a foundation of great international prestige that sponsors many investigations into how to make the best investments to help humanity, protect the environment, generate sustainable development and effective social development. It is a very beautiful organization, with some very clear goals.

From the first Copenhagen Consensus prioritization in 2004, we learned that providing micronutrients to the undernourished is a phenomenal investment. The Copenhagen Consensus research provides a vital input for enterprises striving to best support society with corporate social responsibility projects. Today, BASF's Food Fortification initiative reach more than 600 million people, adding essential nutrients to affordable foods. We invest confidently in food fortification, knowing that every Euro we spend together with our partners from United Nations, governments and civil society will return about 60 Euros economic benefit for society.

A majority of the interventions are high-flyers as far as Bangladesh’s immediate priorities are concerned under the 7th Five Year Plan (7FYP) purview.

Globally, AIDS needs to remain high on the global political agenda, even among a proliferating array of challenges and issues—and against the backdrop of the economic crisis and AIDS ‘fatigue.’ The response to AIDS needs to adapt to the changing environment. Funding demands will grow, but we can lower the long-term cost trajectory if wise policy choices are made today with attention paid to costs and benefits. In highlighting effective responses, and shine a spotlight on prioritization and evidence-based decision-making, RethinkHIV adds to the body of information that can help to ensure smarter, sustainable decisions are made in the ongoing fight against HIV.

I hope that Copenhagen Consensus projects will draw the attention of governments around the world to the issues and the things that we think are clearly things that would improve the wellbeing of societies in countries. If we succeed at all in doing that, I would say we have done a good job.

There are many well-intentioned policy interventions. But some are more immediate and perhaps important than others. The Copenhagen Consensus project for Bangladesh can help inform a discussion on identifying the best options for the country’s future.

The Copenhagen Consensus prioritization process is the most interesting, innovative and useful approach by any think tank in recent decades.

Copenhagen Consensus is an outstanding, visionary idea and deserves global coverage.

Great book title and a thought-provoking exercise, whether or not one agrees with the worldview and methods of economists.