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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

Making it Look Like You’re Doing, and Making it Look Like it Works? Do the Work!

  • Publication date December 13, 2024
Overhead view of a neighborhood in a tropical country

Guest blog by Silvia Lara Povedano, IPP ’24 As a government official and consultant for international development organizations, in recent years, a voice began echoing in my head, saying, “Something about what I’m doing is not right. Deep down, I know this isn’t going to work, no matter how passionately I speak or how carefully…Continue Reading Making it Look Like You’re Doing, and Making it Look Like it Works? Do the Work!

The Elated PDIA Enthusiast: Minimizing Waste in Johannesburg

  • Publication date December 9, 2024
Bin with electronic waste

Guest blog written by Pinky Ferland, IPP ’24 Are you struggling with implementing your organizational or country policy? If your answer is yes, then read on and experience the journey I travelled with Harvard Kennedy School which led to my capability of implementing my organizational policy with success. A catalyst for change – that is…Continue Reading The Elated PDIA Enthusiast: Minimizing Waste in Johannesburg

Addressing Ineffective District Youth Development Councils in Papua New Guinea

  • Publication date December 6, 2024
Papua New Guinea

Guest blog by Dorah Asera, Carl Geckoban, Steven Nining, David Rupa, Janet Yembinei Twelve weeks ago, eight (8) staff from the National Youth Development Authority of Papua New Guinea signed up for the Harvard University’s PDIA Course, delivered through The Voice Incorporated, in partnership with the Australian Government. Out from the eight (8), five (5)…Continue Reading Addressing Ineffective District Youth Development Councils in Papua New Guinea

Using PDIA to Improve Literacy for Children in Argentina’s Schools

  • Publication date December 2, 2024
Children listen as a teacher reads to her students

Guest blog by Karina Stocovaz, IPP ’24 For the past four years, I have led Instituto Natura, a corporate foundation that directs social investments to improve education across six Latin American countries. In Argentina, we work closely with provincial governments to design and implement literacy policies, aiming to ensure that all children learn to read…Continue Reading Using PDIA to Improve Literacy for Children in Argentina’s Schools

Navigating Complexity with Clarity: Mental Health in Kenya

  • Publication date November 25, 2024
IPP participants on HKS campus

Guest blog by Lynette Etemesi, IPP ’24 I recently had the incredible opportunity to attend Harvard University’s Implementing Public Policy (IPP) Program. This intensive course brought together policy professionals, change-makers, and thought leaders from around the world, all focused on a singular mission: to create meaningful, lasting impact in our respective fields. As I reflect…Continue Reading Navigating Complexity with Clarity: Mental Health in Kenya

PDIA to Engage Youth in Papua New Guinea’s Tuna Bay Area

  • Publication date November 22, 2024
An image of tropical Papua New Guinea

Guest blog by Anna Ga’a, Denphil Hunt-Mitir, Nabieu Lansana, Solomon Mape, Julia Tubang Doing the PDIA program was unexpected for our group; initially, we doubted we could tackle the process effectively. But, by welcoming PDIA’s open and collaborative approach, we embraced the challenge. Here’s an overview of our journey, including the lessons learned, the challenges…Continue Reading PDIA to Engage Youth in Papua New Guinea’s Tuna Bay Area