SIPA: School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University

The Politics of Food
SIPA and the Manhattan Borough President jointly presented "The Politics of Food," a conference focusing on one of New York City's biggest policy challenges: delivering wholesome, quality food in a timely manner to those who need it. The conference addressed issues such as energy, sustainability, affordability, public health, jobs, neighborhood preservation, and globalization. Speakers included Lee Bollinger, Scott Stringer, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Maya Wiley, and H.E. Father Miquel d'Escoto Brockmann. [November 19, 2008]
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Charles Taylor: The Secular Age in a Global Context
The Center for the Study of Democracy, Toleration, and Religion (CDTR) sponsored a lecture by Charles Taylor, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at McGill University and Templeton Prize-winning author of A Secular Age. [November 19, 2008]
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Charles Taylor: What is Enchantment?
The Center for the Study of Democracy, Toleration, and Religion (CDTR) sponsored a lecture by Charles Taylor, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at McGill University and Templeton Prize-winning author of A Secular Age. [November 17, 2008]
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Transforming Mexico City—Creating a City for the 21st Century
The School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) presents the first lecture in the SIPA Mayors' Speaker Series with Marcelo Ebrard, Mayor of Mexico City, speaking on "Transforming Mexico City: Creating a City for the 21st Century." This was co-sponsored by the Institute of Latin American Studies and the Urban Policy Concentration. [November 17, 2008]
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Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development
The School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) and the Earth Institute at Columbia University (EI) present a lecture by Jeffrey D. Sachs. [November 10, 2008]
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The Growth Report—Strategies for Sustained Growth and Inclusive Development
The Program in Economic Policy Management (PEPM) at Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) hosted a presentation and discussion on World Bank's Growth Commission with Nobel Laureate Bob Solow, Danny Leipziger, Professors Guillermo Calvo and Jagdish Bhagwati. [November 7, 2008]
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Politics of Policy Making on NYC Workforce Development Case Study
SIPA presents a case study of NYC workforce development with Prof. Ester Fuchs and Robert Walsh. [November 6, 2008]
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China's Sex Ratio Imbalance and its Implications for the Domestic and Global Economies
SIPA Policy Forum presents a discussion with Professor Shang-Jin Wei. This event is being hosted by the International Peace Institute and is sponsored by Dr. Susan Aurelia Gitelson. [November 6, 2008]
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The Past and Future of Religion & Toleration
Institute for Religion, Culture, and Public Life (IRCPL) presents Toleration Faculty Working Group with Charles Taylor, Emeritus Prof. of Philosophy. [November 6, 2008]
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The African Diplomatic Forum is an annual conference that gathers African diplomats, academics, students and activists to discuss the continent’s interests and role in international affairs. The event is co-sponsored by the Institute of African Studies (IAS) and the SIPA Pan-African Network (SPAN) present the annual African Diplomatic Forum. [October 31, 2008]
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Delighting Chinese Users: The Google China Experience
The Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) and The School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) presents a lecture by Kai-Fu Lee, Vice-president of Engineering at Google, Inc. and President of Google Greater China. [October 17, 2008]
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The Institute for Social and Economic Research and Policy (ISERP) presents a panel discussion entitled, "Race and the Race" with Matt Dowd (ABC News), Rodolfo De la Garza (Political Science), Stuart Gottlieb (SIPA), and Fredrick Harris (ISERP). This panel is part of ISERP's ongoing series of discussions about issues at stake in the 2008 election. [October 14, 2008]
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A Panel discussion on the Crisis in Financial Markets—Impacts on Emerging Markets and Future Consequences
SIPA and the Initiative for Policy Dialogue (IPD) present a panel discussion: "The Crisis in Financial Markets: Impacts on Emerging Markets and Future Consequences.” Panelists include Joseph Stiglitz, Richard Robb, and Christian Deseglise; moderated by José Antonio Ocampo. [October 13, 2008]
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The Center for Energy, Marine Transportation and Public policy presents a panel discussion with McCain and Obama Campaign representatives on the the 2008 Presidential Election: The Future Energy policy. [October 6, 2008]
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A Panel discussion on The Food Crisis. Hunger Turns to Anger. A Priority of the United Nations?
The United Nations Studies Program presents a panel discussion with Jeffrey Sachs, John Holmes, Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, Ajaykumar Manubhai Vashee on the food crisis; moderated by Elisabeth Lindenmayer. [October 1, 2008]
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Jean-Pierre Jouyet on The European Union and the United States
This event is part of a series of events on campus organized by the Alliance Program to celebrate the French Presidency of the European Union. France has assumed presidency of the European Union from July 2008 until December 2008. [September 29, 2008]
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HE Secretary General Prof. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu on Conflict Resolution
SIPA and The Middle East Institute present Conflict Resolution: A New Vision for the Role of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, with HE Secretary General Prof. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu. [September 18, 2008]
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The School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) presents a lecture on "India: The Emerging Giant" by Arvind Panagariya, Jagdish Bhagwati, and Tunku Varadarajan, moderated by Professor Sreenath Sreenivasan. [September 17, 2008]
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Richard W. Bulliet —Three Decades of the Islamic Republic of Iran
The Middle East Institute (MEI) and SIPA present the fifth and final lecture in the spring 2008 series—"Three decades of the Islamic Republic of Iran," with Richard W. Bulliet, Professor of History, Columbia University. [April 21, 2008]
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A Panel Discussion—Emerging Markets and the Subprime Crisis
The Program in Economic Policy Management (PEPM) presents a panel entitled, "Emerging Markets and the Subprime Crisis: A Critical Look at India, Latin America and Transition Economies," with Chair Guillermo Calvo, Professor of International and Public Affairs, and Director of PEPM. [April 24, 2008]
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Martin Varsavsky—Starting New Companies in the U.S. vs Europe
The School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) presents the Annual Investcorp Lecture given by Martin Varsavsky, founder and CEO of FON, talking on "Starting New Companies in the U.S. vs. Europe: Pros and Cons of Each Operating Environment." [April 17, 2008]
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Asef Bayat—Thirty Years of Islamic Revolution
The Middle East Institute (MEI) and SIPA present the fourth lecture in the spring 2008 series—Three decades of the Islamic Republic of Iran: “Thirty Years of Islamic Revolution.” [April 7, 2008]
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Kemal Dervis—UNSP: Perspectives on the United Nations and Development
The United Nations Studies Program (UNSP) and the Economic and Political Development Concentration at the School of International and Public Affairs present a lecture entitled, "Perspectives on the United Nations and Development," A discussion with Kemal Dervis, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme. [April 1, 2008]
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Iran Conference—US-Iranian Relations since 1953 and Prospects for the Post Bush Era
The Middle East Institute (MEI) and SIPA present the third event in the Spring 2008 series - Three decades of the Islamic Republic of Iran: "US-Iranian Relations since 1953 and Prospects for the Post Bush Era.” [March 28, 2008]
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Zbigniew Brzezinski —US Foreign Policy: Beyond 2008
The Arnold A. Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies (SIWPS) presents: The Third Annual Saltzman Forum, "US Foreign Policy: Beyond 2008," with Zbigniew Brzezinski, 10th U.S. National Security Advisor 1977-1981; Counselor and Trustee at the Center for Strategic and International Studies; Professor of American Foreign Policy, School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University. [March 25, 2008]
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A lecture with Edward Glaeser, Fred and Eleanor Glimp Professor of Economics at Harvard University entitled, "Urban Colossus: Why is New York America's Largest City?" [March 11, 2008]
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The Three Trillion Dollar War
A panel discussion with economists Joseph Stiglitz and Linda Bilmes regarding their new book, "The Three Trillion Dollar War: The True Cost of the Iraq Conflict." Q&A to follow. Registration required. [February 28, 2008]
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From Sub-Prime to Prime-Time—A Debate On the Current Financial Crisis
Will the sub-prime crisis catapult into a full-fledged financial crisis? Are lower interest rates and fiscal stimulus the right medication? These issues will be the central focus of "From Sub-Prime to Prime-Time? A Debate On the Current Financial Crisis," sponsored by the Program in Economic Policy Management (PEPM). [February 28, 2008]
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The School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) presents Kishore Mahbubani, Dean and Professor in the Practice of Public Policy and Lee Kuan Yew, School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, on his new book The New Asian Hemisphere: The Irresistible Shift of Global Power to the East. [February 28, 2008]
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Ester Fuchs—Confronting the Challenges of Effective Urban Governance
Ester Fuchs, Professor of Public Affairs and Political Science at Columbia University, presented a talk on "Confronting the Challenges of Effective Urban Governance: Lessons from New York," as the first speaker in The Center for Urban Research and Policy's (CURP) new Seminar Series. Professor Fuchs served as Special Advisor to the Mayor for Governance and Strategic Planning under New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg from 2001-2005. She was founding director of the Columbia University Center for Urban Research and Policy and is currently director of the Urban Policy concentration at the School of International and Public Affairs. [February 28, 2008]
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The School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) presents Dominic Carter, the "Inside City Hall" Host/Senior Political Reporter for NY1 News, talking on "A Reality Check in Urban America."  [February 25, 2008 ]
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The Institute of African Studies (IAS) presents a panel discussion entitled, "Kenya: Forward to Peace," with Maina Kiai, the Chairman of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) and an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. [February 12, 2008]
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