Elena Panaritis

Elena Panaritis Institutional Economist driving global change.

Founder of Thought4Action, author of Prosperity Unbound, innovating policies to tackle informality worldwide. 🌍 Elena Panaritis is an economist, policy innovator, and founder of Thought4Action, driving global socio-economic reforms through institutional economics. Her pioneering work on formalizing property rights has empowered millions worldwide, transforming informa

l economies into thriving communities. A former World Bank economist and Member of the Hellenic Parliament, she authored Prosperity Unbound and has been a trusted advisor, speaker, and academic at leading institutions like Stanford and INSEAD.

A truly inspiring evening! Being able to explain how we ended up with “Informality” having slowly but steadily become th...
05/11/2026

A truly inspiring evening!
Being able to explain how we ended up with “Informality” having slowly but steadily become the leading Diaspora of today’s world. It claims, it presses, it effectively defines policy and politics. Unfortunately, the inertia that followed the win of the Cold War in 1990 has brought us very very close to a stand still. We kept assuming that we live in a world of zero frictions, perfect property rights, impeccable enforcement. Unfortunately this is far from reality…. We must adjust the World Economic Order and its Economic Architecture before it’s way too late. We must place the pillar of formal property rights at the center of our world economic model to end informality and strengthen the middle class.
Follow and Engage with the global initiative “70%informals” Informals.org to end informality.

Thank you Professor Lavdas, for the invitation to participate as Keynote speaker.

05/02/2026
Excited to participate T4Action Elena Panariti Shelter Advisory Services
04/15/2026

Excited to participate T4Action Elena Panariti Shelter Advisory Services

As reforms continue to reshape Nigeria’s construction and housing landscape, a critical question emerges: how do we build for resilience and scale?

Be part of the answer at the 2nd Edition of the Renewed Hope Housing PPP Summit, themed:
“From Policy to Projects: Financing and Delivering Housing at Scale through PPPs.”

This is not just another industry gathering it is a practical, transaction-driven platform designed to move conversations beyond policy into bankable, real-world housing projects.

Bringing together policymakers, developers, financiers, and investors, the summit will foster strategic collaborations that unlock sustainable housing delivery across Nigeria.

đź’ˇ What to Expect:

- Insightful discussions on financing large-scale housing projects
- Practical frameworks for structuring successful Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
- Opportunities to connect with key decision-makers and industry leaders
- Strategies to align public assets with private sector efficiency for long-term impact

đź“… Date: April 28, 2026
đź•™ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Venue: Yar’Adua Conference Centre, Abuja

đź”— Register here: https://rb.gy/lxwh9o

Let’s move from policy to projects, and build a more resilient housing future for Nigeria.



The Indian Ocean is a source of endless inspiration
04/04/2026

The Indian Ocean is a source of endless inspiration

Address

Washington D.C., DC

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Elena Panaritis posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Elena Panaritis:

Shortcuts

Share