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Port in Baku, Azerbaijan

Diversification and Rise of Exports for Acceleration of Economic Growth in Azerbaijan 

  • Publication date February 3, 2025
Port in Baku, Azerbaijan

Guest blog by Jalal Baghishov, LEG ’24 The Leading Economic Growth course helped me understand the complex and dynamic nature of economic growth, and how to develop effective strategies to drive growth in today’s knowledge-driven world. I found almost all covered areas, including the connection between knowledge, growth, and complexity, rethinking growth strategy, PDIA approach,…Continue Reading Diversification and Rise of Exports for Acceleration of Economic Growth in Azerbaijan 

City Infrastructure Projects in South Africa are not Being Delivered on Time or Budget

  • Publication date January 29, 2025
Road near Cape Town, South Africa

Guest blog by Kayla Brown, IPP ’24  The Implementing Public Policy course at the Harvard Kennedy School has taught me many things, particularly pertaining to the three aspects of my work: research, implementation and facilitation. Beyond, that it has given me tools that can be applied to my personal life too, particularly for my relationships. …Continue Reading City Infrastructure Projects in South Africa are not Being Delivered on Time or Budget

Economic Diversification through the Agriculture and Food Sector

  • Publication date January 27, 2025
Harvester in wheat field

Guest blog by Woody Ang, LEG ’24 First, some context. I have spent the good part of the past decade supporting various countries in the developing world on their economic challenges. In many ways, the approach I have adopted has been one of attempting indigenous solutions which promoted pragmatic problem-solving anchored on pilot projects, rather…Continue Reading Economic Diversification through the Agriculture and Food Sector

Addressing Limited Access to Clean Water in Rural Communities of Cameroon

  • Publication date January 22, 2025
Hands cupping water

Guest blog by Ruth Nguesap Ndifor-Fobisi, IPP ’24 Participating in the Implementing Public policy program was a maiden, invaluable and exciting experience that far exceeded my expectations! It was a perfect blend of theory and action learning, arduous yet rewarding! My key learnings from the insightful lectures, course material and wide range of shared experiences…Continue Reading Addressing Limited Access to Clean Water in Rural Communities of Cameroon

Bridging Gaps by Unlocking Potential: The Case of Northern Córdoba

  • Publication date January 20, 2025
San Martin Square in Cordoba Argentina

Guest blog by Andrés Michel, LEG ’24   Understanding Córdoba’s Regional Disparities  The province of Córdoba is located in the heart of Argentina. It spans an area of 165,000 square kilometers and is home to nearly 4 million people. Córdoba stands out for its exceptionally fertile lands, contributing almost 30% of the nation’s soybean and…Continue Reading Bridging Gaps by Unlocking Potential: The Case of Northern Córdoba

Improving the Learning Outcomes of Filipino Students One Small Win at a Time

  • Publication date January 15, 2025
Students in Philippines

Guest blog by Fatima Lipp D. Panontongan, IPP ’24 The on-campus session was extraordinary. Learning from both the professors and my classmates in my cohort was priceless. Everybody was warm and kind. I loved the study sessions before the classes because we got to discuss the readings on a more personal level. I enjoyed hearing…Continue Reading Improving the Learning Outcomes of Filipino Students One Small Win at a Time

Sustained and Inclusive Economic Growth and Governance in Colombia

  • Publication date January 13, 2025
Bridge in Andes mountain in Colombia

Guest blog by Ernesto Correa Valderrama, LEG ’24  In Colombia, armed conflict, poverty, illicit crops and, although it may seem strange, even deforestation are located where there are no good quality roads.  That was the basis on which the Transport Infrastructure Program Roads for Equity1 was structured and awarded transparently in 2015 for more than…Continue Reading Sustained and Inclusive Economic Growth and Governance in Colombia

Addressing the Increasing Spread of Chronic and Infectious Diseases in North Africa

  • Publication date January 8, 2025
Healthcare worker injecting vaccine in Africa

Guest blog by Benjamin Musungu, IPP ’24 My IPP implementation challenge was far from typical! When I first landed in Sahrawi Republic on April 2023, I was not sure of what to expect. I was half-excited and half-anxious to lead a high-stakes health diplomacy visit in a distant country fraught with geopolitical uncertainties and unknowns….Continue Reading Addressing the Increasing Spread of Chronic and Infectious Diseases in North Africa

Charting a Path to Economic Mobility: From Braven’s Mission to Puerto Rico’s Potential

  • Publication date January 6, 2025
San Juan, Puerto Rico

Guest blog by Jonathan Chaparro, LEG ’24  As I reflect on my career, one theme has continually fueled my passion: the belief in the transformative power of philanthropy to create meaningful, lasting change. Over the years, this belief has guided my work at Braven, where I’ve had the privilege of advancing our mission to empower…Continue Reading Charting a Path to Economic Mobility: From Braven’s Mission to Puerto Rico’s Potential