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ID Workshop

Workshop Series for Harvard Students



From Harvard to the Field:

An Analytical Toolkit for International Development



March 26th-April 23rd

 
Faculty
Amitabh Chandra, Rema Hanna, Asim Khwaja, Rohini Pande (HKS)
with Michael Kremer (Harvard) and Jishu Das (World Bank)

Working and/or traveling in developing countries?

Thinking about a career or graduate school in International Development?

Planning a senior thesis in International Development or Global Health?
 
This workshop will help you gain an analytical framework for understanding why poverty persists and how economic analysis can help identify best policy avenues. The course will focus on seven key thematic areas: health, education, microfinance, entrepreneurship, governance, gender and urbanization.  You will question popular clichés and gain invaluable insights on the key challenges facing developing countries, effective strategies for sustainable development in low-income settings and evaluation design to measure impact of development policies. The workshop will help prepare you for internships, jobs or research in developing countries and help you be a more effective contributor abroad.

  • Learn first-hand from research policy engagements that HKS professors have with governments, NGO and other partners (e.g. USAID, DFID, World Bank) designing, implementing and evaluating development programs and policies
  • Build your skill-set for future opportunities in international development
  • Gain access to and information on job, internship and potential funding opportunities in the field of international development
  • Receive guidance on your future career or research plans in international development and feedback on a project idea of your choice

Date: 5 Sessions on Mondays beginning March 26th through April 23rd
Time: 5:30-7:30pm (dinner included)
Location: HKS, Cason Seminar Room, 1st Floor Taubman Building
Enrollment is currently full.

For questions, contact: Epod@hks.harvard.edu