The Widening Gap Between Earnings and Living Standards in Panama
Guest blog by Daniel Lombana, LEG ’25 One lesson I take from the Implementing Public Policy program is the value of focusing on the problem, not on pre-set solutions. The […]
Latin America & Caribbean
From Informality to Insight: Rethinking Economic Growth in Peru
Guest blog by Jennifer Infantas Paz de Noboa, LEG ’25 Over the past ten weeks, this course challenged the way I understand economic growth, public policy, and the hidden mechanics […]
Increasing the Engagement of Young Adults in STEM Careers in the Dominican Republic
Guest blog by Mabely Diaz Soriano, IPP ’25 My journey with the IPP program began with a lot of expectations. The process of waiting for the program to open. After the first time, I contacted […]
Improving Public Spending Efficiency and Transparency in Panama
Guest blog by Daniel Lombana, IPP ’25 Enrolling in the Harvard Kennedy School program Implementing Public Policy has been one of the best educational decisions I have ever made. I […]
Building Rights-Based Frameworks in Fiscal Decisions in Buenos Aires
Guest blog by Maria Agostina Cacault, IPP ’25 When I began the Implementing Public Policy program at Harvard Kennedy School in May 2025, I thought I understood my challenge: there […]
Low Student Participation in STEM Careers in the Dominican Republic
Guest blog by Abel Capellan Almonte, IPP ’25 I entered IPP with a simple story in my head: students “don’t like” STEM. After months of PDIA, I think that story […]
Transitioning from a Planning and Control Approach to PDIA in Niteroi-RJ, Brazil
Guest blog by Ellen Bonadio Benedetti, IPP ’24 For years, I have practiced the traditional approach of planning and control, which is crucial for supporting public agents in their daily […]
Bridging Gaps by Unlocking Potential: The Case of Northern Córdoba
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 […]
Sustained and Inclusive Economic Growth and Governance 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 […]
Charting a Path to Economic Mobility: From Braven’s Mission to Puerto Rico’s Potential
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 […]