Pulte Institute for Global Development

11/27/2025

With gratitude this Thanksgiving -

Thank you for helping us carry research forward to improve lives.
Your support strengthens our work here on campus and with local partners worldwide.
Wishing you and those you love a gentle holiday from the Pulte Institute.

11/07/2025

Hear Dr. Tom Catena, humanitarian and Catholic missionary, speak on his life of service in “Hope and Healing,” this Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 5 p.m., in the Eck Center Auditorium. Catena, an American doctor practicing in Sudan since 2008, appears as part of the Institute for Social Concerns’ Annual Rev. Bernie Clark, C.S.C., Lecture Series, proudly co-sponsored this year by the Pulte Institute. Learn more: https://socialconcerns.nd.edu/bernieclark/

11/03/2025

Join our research partners at Global Center for the Development of the Whole Child on campus this Saturday, Nov. 8, for a conversation about how University of Notre Dame students are working to end poverty by strengthening early education interventions worldwide. 🌍

09/21/2025

The International Day of Peace was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1981; 20 years later, the same body designated that day, September 21, as a period of nonviolence and ceasefire. The Pulte Institute stands with vulnerable communities worldwide echoing the call of this year’s theme: “Act Now for a Peaceful World.”

07/31/2025

Researchers from the Pulte Institute traveled to Malawi and the Philippines over the summer months for the start of new work to improve global food security and strengthen agricultural sustainability. Drs. Shriniwas Gautaum and Lila Khatiwada are leading impact evaluations that examine 20 years of data collected in the two countries on innovations in seed systems, irrigation, extension services, and climate adaptation to identify the most effective among them. Future findings, funded by two awards from the CGIAR Standing Panel on Impact Assessment (SPIA), will offer insights to inform policy and support human well-being at scale.

04/22/2025

"The climate is a common good, belonging to all and meant for all." (Laudato Si', 23)

Caring for our common home, this Earth Day and every day. 🌍

03/31/2025

The call for contributions is open for the second Annual National Sustainability Society Conference on campus at Notre Dame, October 20-23. Contributions are considered from those in academia, industry, nonprofits and government, with submissions from emerging scholars and early career professionals especially welcome. Deadline to apply is April 20. Learn more:
https://bit.ly/3E1IrN2.

03/08/2025

Honoring International Women's Day. Let today serve as a reminder of our ongoing commitment to women's rights and equality.

03/07/2025

Education raises income, lowers unemployment and breaks the cycle of poverty. Yet, millions of children miss out. The Pulte Institute within the Keough School of Global Affairs, University of Notre Dame is working to change that through global research. Hear how University of Notre Dame researchers are working to improve education outcomes through research in Kenya, Senegal and Uganda.

Research shows that education is crucial to addressing poverty and inequality. But there’s a catch: Many children don’t receive a quality education. Globally...

03/04/2025

Poverty and ineffective state institutions contributed to an environment in the Middle East where women and girls were more vulnerable to exploitation. Through research and interviews with Iraqi women and activists, Keough School of Global Affairs, University of Notre Dame expert David Cortright and Pulte Institute Research Associate Anna Romandash discovered that support of a legal framework to address violence against women combined with targeted support for social and economic opportunity offers hope for advancing gender equality and promoting human rights.

Watch the panel discussion here: https://pulte.nd.edu/news/international-womens-day-panel-discussion-iraqi-women-speak/

03/03/2025

Join us tomorrow at 2 pm!

1050 Jenkins Nanovic Halls on campus | Online via Zoom

Halvard Buhaug, research director and research professor at , presents "Does the political context matter for disaster impacts?" The effects of extreme climate and weather events pose a greater threat to communities in politically fragile settings.

In this conversation, Buhaug will discuss the importance of investing in peace, justice, and strong institutions to mitigate risk and support successful adaptation to a changing climate. Register at the link in our bio.

03/01/2025

This Women's History Month, we're highlighting women who are voices of change for gender equality in their careers and in their communities. Meet Beatrice Schultz, the organizer of TEDxVineta—the first independently organized TED event focusing on women in Namibia—CEO of LeadHership Foundation and University of Notre Dame Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders alumnus. In this video, Beatrice discusses how her work as a mentor and consultant equips women with the knowledge and tools they need to fight against adversity and assists companies in creating cultures that uplift women.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/6mckey1iN3E?si=_RWYoJjX0DdY8nEm