Economic and Political Development
Designed to train future leaders and change makers in addressing pressing global development issues, such as inequalities and unacceptable levels of poverty, through evidence-based strategies to promote inclusive, sustainable growth and human development, guided by the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN's 2030 Agenda.
The Economic and Political Development (EPD) concentration equips students with a broad understanding of the processes of economic, political, and social change in the developing world, as well as a more focused competence in specific fields, such as financial inclusion, small business and social enterprise development, corporate social responsibility, gender and development, education or health policy, sustainable development, and post-conflict reconstruction and governance. Through an interdisciplinary package of courses, workshop projects, and practical internships, you’ll gain key skills in policy analysis, program planning, project management, monitoring, and evaluation for inclusive and sustainable development. Learn more »
Concentration Requirements
Students must complete a total of 18 credits, consisting of six three-point courses (including the Capstone Workshop in Sustainable Development Practice, which satisfies the Capstone requirement for MIA and MPA students):
- Two core courses (one in economic dimensions of sustainable development and one in political dimensions of sustainable development)
- Two sustainable development practice courses (Methods for Sustainable Development Practice and Capstone Workshop in Sustainable Development Practice)
- Two courses in a focus area (economic, political, social or environmental dimensions of sustainable development)
Capstone Workshop in Sustainable Development Practice
Working in teams with a faculty advisor, the EPD Workshop offers students an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge development projects, often involving country fieldwork.
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José Antonio Ocampo
Concentration Co-Director
IAB Room 1315
+1 212-854-6339
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Eugenia McGill
Concentration Co-Director; EPD Workshop Director
IAB Room 1305b
+1 212-854-9885
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Ilona Vinklerova
Concentration Manager
IAB Room 1305
+1 212-851-4105
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