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SPRING 2009
FALL 2008

Workshop in Development Practice Joint Session

When: Wednesday, April 1, 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Where: IAB, Room 1501

Brown Bag Discussion: "Critical and Ignored: Four Big Issues in International Health Aid"

When: Tuesday, March 31, 1:00 to 2:00 pm
Where: IAB, Room 1302

Come hear SIPA Alum Dan Whitaker speak about his extensive work as an adviser to national governments and international organizations on health sector reform in developing countries. Two big themes discussed will be

  1. what could be described as changing aid architecture, with the rise of single disease organizations and new ways of delivering aid
  2. the intersection of politics and health care within developing countries

The Financial Crisis Six Months Later—Impacts on Developing Countries

When: Tuesday, March 31, 6:00 to 8:00
Where: IAB, Room 1501

What impact will the global economic downturn have on the world's poor? How will developing countries be affected by the current financial crisis? Will large numbers of individuals be pushed back into poverty? What are the likely gender impacts of the crisis? Join a panel of speakers from the academic and policy world to hear their informed perspectives on these critical questions.

Panelists:

  • Jose Antonio Ocampo, Director of the Economic and Political Development Concentration at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs
  • Sanjay Reddy, Assistant Professor of Economics at Barnard College, Columbia University
  • Stephanie Seguino, Professor of Economics at the University of Vermont
  • Robert Vos, Director, Development Policy and Analysis Division, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations.

Wine and cheese reception to follow.

Workshop in Development Practice Fundraising Party

When: Thursday, January 29, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Where: Touch NYC (at 52nd and Broadway)
Tickets $15 in advance and $20 at the door

Workshop in Development Practice Joint Session

When: Wednesday, January 28, 4:10-6:00 pm
Where: IAB, Room 1501

Workshop in Development Practice Welcome Back Reception

When: Wednesday, January 28, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Where: 15th Floor Lobby, IAB

FALL 2008

EPD Internship Panel

When: Wednesday October 22, 2008, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Where: IAB, Room 1512

EPD Students share their internship experiences from: Microfinance, Development & Media, Social Entrepreneurship, Policy & Governance, and Conflict Resolution & Peace Building.

EPD Fall Fiesta Fundraiser

When: Tuesday October 21, 2008, 5:45 – 8:00 pm
Where: Alice’s Café, 6th Floor

Neelima Khetam will present on: ‘Seva Mandir’s Experiences in Community Empowerment in Rajasthan, India’  

When: Thursday, September 25, 2008, 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Where: IAB, 802

EPD Retreat 2008

When: Saturday, September 20th - Sunday, September 21st

Come and learn more about the EPD concentration; hear about 2nd year experiences and meet your fellow EPD classmates! Roundtrip transportation, food, and lodging provided.

EPD Meet the Professors Happy Hour

When: Tuesday, September 16th, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Where: Amsterdam Café, Lower Lounge

For a listing of all events at SIPA this semester, please visit the SIPA calendar online.