International Development Group

04/06/2017

Join IDG as we interact with RAND policy researcher Shelly Culbertson as she talks about her recent research and have our questions about the Middle East answered. Shelly will talk about education reform in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. For five years, RAND worked with the Kurdistan Regional Government on a K-12 education development strategy. The strategy included consideration of access to schooling, expansion of school infrastructure, quality, teacher training, accountability mechanisms, management of the Ministry of Education, and vocational education. Culbertson’s talk will describe the process of conducting the research in Iraq, along with conclusions, recommendations, and implementation considerations.

When: Tuesday, 11th April (12:00-1:20 PM)
Where: HBH 2008
RSVP for Lunch
https://heinz.campusgroups.com/idg/rsvp?id=328444

12/10/2016

Hey All,

Following is a really cool Systems Project you might want to be a part of.
Tomorrow is the last day to vote, so read up and see if it interests you.

It is at the intersection of International Development, Social Innovation and Data Analytics, and is a really cool opportunity.
If you want to know more, please email Apoorva Reddy (marked).

Project Title: Increase the adoption of agricultural practices to improve farmer productivity through data-driven targeting strategies
Link: http://www.heinz.cmu.edu/systems/617.html
Client: https://www.digitalgreen.org/

Digital Green (DG) is a not-for-profit international development organization that uses an innovative digital platform to improve lives of rural communities across South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. The organization disseminates knowledge on improved agricultural practices by using locally produced…

09/15/2016

Hi everyone! Welcome back to Heinz. IDG will be holding an information session this Monday, 9/19 from 12-1:15 pm in Hamburg Hall 1202. New and returning students are welcome! Please RSVP below.

03/23/2016

Hi Guys,
Because so many of you registered for the talk on "Education of Syrian refugee's children", we have shifted it to the bigger room HBH 1000. I encourage you all to RSVP to give us an estimate of ordering lunch!
https://heinz.campusgroups.com/idg/rsvp?id=302902

Brief Again:
Shelly Culbertson(from Rand, Pittsburgh) is coming to Heinz on March 24th, Thursday to give a talk about the Syrian Refugee crisis.
Not only did she personally went to the refugee-affected areas, she is one of the very first to critically analyze the impact of the crisis on children, their education and their future.
I attended her talk previously and was deeply moved by it. I recommend you all to attend and get a glimpse into the sudden and growing crisis affecting a large part of the Middle East region.
You don't want to miss this one.
Lunch Served: Pizza

03/22/2016

Hi Pittsburgh folks! Each year a group of students from Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College travels to Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. This conference is a wonderful opportunity for graduate students to learn from experts in the field of international development and to network with colleagues, faculty, and world leaders in this sector. This year's conference will feature keynote speakers Donald Kaberuka, Tony O. Elumelu, and Annie Duflo. We are extremely excited to be attending the conference and look forward to representing Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University!

Our trip is currently being featured on the official Carnegie Mellon crowdfunding website, and we would love if you or anyone you know might be willing to contribute to our trip. If you are interested in supporting our trip to Boston, feel free to contribute to the fund at the link below! By donating to our campaign, you will be supporting 14 graduate students and will also receive awesome updates about our trip! Thanks so much.

https://crowdfunding.cmu.edu/project/1816

03/18/2016

Shelly Culbertson(from Rand, Pittsburgh) is coming to Heinz on March 24th, Thursday to give a talk about the Syrian Refugee crisis.
Not only did she personally went to the refugee-affected areas, she is one of the very first to critically analyze the impact of the crisis on children, their education and their future.
I attended her talk previously and was deeply moved by it. I recommend you all to attend and get a glimpse into the sudden and growing crisis affecting a large part of the Middle East region.
Room: HBH 1001.
You don't want to miss this one.
Lunch will be provided. RSVP on campus groups.
https://heinz.campusgroups.com/idg/rsvp?id=302902

02/03/2016

Stop by the Hamburg Hall Foyer for some delicious international food cooked by your peers Monday 2/8 from 12-1:15 pm! We will have appetizers, main courses, desserts, and drinks from a variety of countries for you to enjoy. Plates are only $7 each and you get your choice of a variety of dishes! You can purchase tickets online with a card or the day of (cash only).

Take a break from classes and enjoy some yummy food with the IDG!

12/04/2015

IG is holding an "international development" internship panel today in HBH 1001! Lunch served :-).

12/04/2015

IDG is holding an internship panel today in HBH1001 :-)

12/01/2015

Friendly reminder to come to the Capital Conversation Series TODAY to hear from Joel Rubin, MSPPM '98, the former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State and current candidate for U.S. Congress. 12 noon in HBH 1000!

10/29/2015

Thanks for coming to the Cuba Panel today! Check out Campus Groups for more IDG events coming soon! :-)

10/28/2015

Thanks For Your Support!