CID Voices | Harvard Kennedy School

The Harvard Center for International Development is comprised of a myriad of voices, from students and faculty, to development practitioners, researchers, and leaders. CID Voices amplifies the work and perspectives of those in the CID community, both in Cambridge and beyond, and gives a voice to individuals and communities in developing nations around the world.

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December 10, 2024

Empowering Change: 2024 GEM Incubation Fund Awardees Seek to Advance Gender Equity Worldwide

By Valerie Krempus

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December 05, 2024

Learning to Teach by Learning to Learn: CID Faculty Research Insights

By Diego Santa Maria

December 03, 2024

CID Faculty Spotlight: Jie Bai on Private Sector Growth in Emerging Economies

By Diana King

A man in a suit and tie is speaking in a classroom or conference room setting. He gestures with his hand while addressing the group. A poster on the wall reads "Building a thriving world for all." A clock can be seen on the wall, and a few people listen in the foreground with their backs to the camera.

November 26, 2024

Improving Development Programs: Insights from CID's Fall Workshop with Dr. Gomez Agou

By Mary Mei

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November 21, 2024

Maximizing Public Transport Efficiency in Jakarta: CID Faculty Research Insights

By Raul Duarte

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November 19, 2024

How Neighborhood Influences Shape College Choices and Academic Paths for Students: Insights from Croatia

By Dejan Kovač and Annika Backes

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November 14, 2024

The Benefits of Employment for Refugee Communities: CID Faculty Research Insights

By Raul Duarte

A person stands in front of a blue backdrop featuring a circular arrangement of various international flags. In the center, it reads "Annual Meetings 2024 Washington DC International Monetary Fund World Bank Group."

November 12, 2024

Unlocking Private Capital for Global Development: Insights from the 2024 International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Meetings

By Wasim A. Tahir

November 05, 2024

Unlocking Change in Global Development: Three Emerging Trends from the CID Voices Podcast

By Evy Peña

Mark Esposito is sitting on a chair with a microphone headset, engaged in a conversation. He is wearing a dark suit jacket and gesturing with his hand. There is a notepad on the table in front of him. The background is blurred, suggesting an indoor setting.

October 29, 2024

CID Faculty Spotlight: Mark Esposito on AI, Governance, and Building a Better Future

By Diana King

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October 22, 2024

Voices of Change: Stories from CID's 2024 Global Internship Program

By CID Staff

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October 15, 2024

A Story of Haiti that is Too Often Untold: GHESKIO’s Resilient Model of Community-Based Healthcare

By Melanie Chan

A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair (Emiliana Vegas) is smiling and leaning against a table while speaking. She is wearing a light pink blouse with a microphone attached to her collar. A projector screen is visible behind her, displaying a partial QR code. On the table to her left, there is a book titled "Let's Change the World" and a bottle of water. The background shows parts of a booth and some pieces of furniture

October 08, 2024

How to Build a Successful Career in International Development: Insights from Professor Emiliana Vegas

By Mary Mei

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October 01, 2024

Harvard Center for International Development Launches New Research Initiative Focused on China and its Role in the Global Economy

By Valerie Krempus

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September 26, 2024

Equity and Success in Education: CID Welcomes Education Ministers from Africa

By Giovanna Lia Toledo

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September 19, 2024

Lost in the Web: How 3G Internet Affects Student Achievement

By Ronak Jain & Sam Stemper

September 11, 2024

Why Investing in Women Entrepreneurs is Key to Social Impact: an Interview with International Finance Corporation's Hela Cheikhrouhou

By Hela Cheikhrouhou

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September 04, 2024

Urban Regional Governance for Sustainable Development: Kicking off CID's Fall Speaker Series with Claudia López Hernández

By Mary Mei

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August 27, 2024

Capacity Building in Practice: CID Intern Aashi Agarwal

By Aashi Agarwal

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August 14, 2024

A Mercurial Gold Rush: What Modern Gold Fever is Doing to the Richest Ecosystem on our Planet

By Melanie Chan