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    Speaker Series on Lessons for Democracy from the Global South

    Takeaways for the US from recent elections in India, Mexico and South Africa
    The Series features talks by distinguished scholars and policymakers with the goal of fostering discussions about successes and challenges in the field of poverty alleviation.
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    Speaker Series on the Future of the Indian Economy

    India is positioned to take a global lead with the right interventions to improve markets, management and innovation.
    The Series features talks by distinguished scholars and policymakers with the goal of fostering discussions about successes and challenges in the field of poverty alleviation.
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    Gunn SIEPR Building
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    Geopolitics and Its Impact on Global Trade and the Dollar

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    Gunn SIEPR Building
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    Book Talk: Soledad Prillaman on the Gendered Participation Gap in India

    Professor Prillaman discussed her new book, expanding our understanding of what it means to create an inclusive democracy for all.
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    Gunn SIEPR Building
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    Speaker Series on Migration in Latin America

    With regional migrants doubling over the last decade, experts discussed intra-regional policy & programmatic solutions.
    The Series features talks by distinguished scholars and policymakers with the goal of fostering discussions about successes and challenges in the field of poverty alleviation.
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    Gunn SIEPR Building
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    Albert Park: China’s Economy and Asia’s Rise

    A discussion on China’s growth prospects and its regional impact.
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    Gunn SIEPR Building
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    Speaker Series on Adapting Food Systems to Climate Change

    Rikin Gandhi and Claudia Sadoff discuss how to address the impact of climate change on agricultural systems in South Asia.
    The Series features talks by distinguished scholars and policymakers with the goal of fostering discussions about successes and challenges in the field of poverty alleviation.
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    Gunn SIEPR Building
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    25 Million Sparks: Andrew Leon Hanna on Refugee Entrepreneurship

    Book talk with Entrepreneur and Author Andrew Leon Hanna and Executive Director of the Immigration Policy Lab, Dr. Adam Lichtenheld.
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    Gunn SIEPR Building
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    Speaker Series on Malaria Eradication

    Innovative approaches to malaria elimination from diverse settings
    The Series features talks by distinguished scholars and policymakers with the goal of fostering discussions about successes and challenges in the field of poverty alleviation.
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    Zoom
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    Léonard Wantchékon on Combining Activism and Academia

    Professor Wantchékon discussed how researchers can engage in social entrepreneurship and activism.
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    Gunn SIEPR Building
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    Poverty in Motion

    Anirudh Krishna discussed social mobility and transitions in and out of poverty, followed by a discussion moderated by Eric Lambin.
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    Gunn SIEPR Building
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    Speaker Series with Esther Duflo: Good Economics for Warmer Times

    A conversation on evidence for effective and equitable climate action.
    The Series features talks by distinguished scholars and policymakers with the goal of fostering discussions about successes and challenges in the field of poverty alleviation.
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    Gunn SIEPR Building
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    Speaker Series with Hakeem Belo-Osagie

    Nigerian entrepreneur Hakeem Belo-Osagie discussed the business environment in Africa.
    The Series features talks by distinguished scholars and policymakers with the goal of fostering discussions about successes and challenges in the field of poverty alleviation.
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    Gunn SIEPR Building
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    Speaker Series on Youth Employment in Africa

    Misan Rewane and Kathleen Beegle discussed the challenge of youth employment in Africa.
    The Series features talks by distinguished scholars and policymakers with the goal of fostering discussions about successes and challenges in the field of poverty alleviation.
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    Gunn SIEPR Building
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    The Power of Hope: Effective Approaches to Women’s Empowerment in Global Development

    Discussion with Shameran Abed, Scott MacMillan, Manisha Shah and Pascaline Dupas
    Following the publication of a biography of BRAC's founder, the Stanford King Center hosted a discussion on successful approaches to women’s empowerment.
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    Gunn SIEPR Building

    United States

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    David Malpass: The Crisis Facing Development

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    Speaker Series with Ted Miguel

    A conversation on donor conditionality and international development outcomes
    The Series features talks by distinguished scholars and policymakers with the goal of fostering discussions about successes and challenges in the field of poverty alleviation.
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    Gunn SIEPR Building
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    Speaker Series with Sir Partha Dasgupta

    A conversation on the challenge of protecting biodiversity and environmental quality while achieving economic development
    The Series features talks by distinguished scholars and policymakers with the goal of fostering discussions about successes and challenges in the field of poverty alleviation.
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    United States

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    Speaker Series with Param Iyer

    A conversation on delivering at scale: Transforming India’s sanitation policy and practice
    The Series features talks by distinguished scholars and policymakers with the goal of fostering discussions about successes and challenges in the field of poverty alleviation.
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    United States

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    Speaker Series with Penny Goldberg

    A conversation on supply chain disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic
    The Series features talks by distinguished scholars and policymakers with the goal of fostering discussions about successes and challenges in the field of poverty alleviation.
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    Virtual Event