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Food for Thought: Giulio De Leo on Triple Win Planetary Health Innovations in Africa
Professor De Leo discussed innovative ways to control and eliminate a poverty-driven parasitic disease in West Africa.The Food for Thought series features student-focused events with speakers from a variety of disciplines discussing topics related to global development.-*This event has already occurred.Gunn SIEPR Building -
Past Event Conferences & Workshops
2023 Global Development Postdoctoral Fellows Conference
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Past Event Lectures & Discussions
Speaker Series on Malaria Eradication
Innovative approaches to malaria elimination from diverse settingsThe Series features talks by distinguished scholars and policymakers with the goal of fostering discussions about successes and challenges in the field of poverty alleviation.-*This event has already occurred.Zoom -
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Léonard Wantchékon on Combining Activism and Academia
Professor Wantchékon discussed how researchers can engage in social entrepreneurship and activism.-*This event has already occurred.Gunn SIEPR Building -
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Decent Fisheries Work in a Changing Climate
A workshop on building a transdisciplinary research-to-action agenda in the climate–labor–fisheries–health nexus.-*This event has already occurred.Gunn SIEPR Building -
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The Call to Service Conference
The role of selection and incentives in politics and bureaucracies.-*This event has already occurred.Gunn SIEPR Building -
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Climate Generation(s): Deepak Chopra and Sophia Kianni on Intergenerational Perspectives of the Climate Crisis
Dr. Deepak Chopra and climate activist Sophia Kianni discussed climate consciousness and the leadership needed to address climate change.-*This event has already occurred.Gunn SIEPR BuildingUnited States
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Food for Thought: Nicholas Bloom on the Impact of Management on Firm Performance
Professor Bloom discussed the impact of modifying management practices in the Indian textile industry.The Food for Thought series features student-focused events with speakers from a variety of disciplines discussing topics related to global development.-*This event has already occurred.Gunn SIEPR Building -
Past Event Lectures & Discussions
Poverty in Motion
Anirudh Krishna discussed social mobility and transitions in and out of poverty, followed by a discussion moderated by Eric Lambin.-*This event has already occurred.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.-*This event has already occurred.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.-*This event has already occurred.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.-*This event has already occurred.Gunn SIEPR Building -
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Food for Thought: Kathleen Beegle on Working at the World Bank
Kathleen Beegle discussed her career at the World Bank.The Food for Thought series features student-focused events with speakers from a variety of disciplines discussing topics related to global development.-*This event has already occurred.Gunn SIEPR Building -
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Food for Thought: Conducting Research with Local Partners
A multi-disciplinary panel of researchers shared tips and methods for collaborating with local organizations.The Food for Thought series features student-focused events with speakers from a variety of disciplines discussing topics related to global development.-*This event has already occurred.Gunn SIEPR Building -
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Food for Thought: Using Data and AI to Address Human Trafficking
The Stanford Human Trafficking Data Lab discussed its impact on our understanding of human trafficking markets and policies.The Food for Thought series features student-focused events with speakers from a variety of disciplines discussing topics related to global development.-*This event has already occurred.Gunn SIEPR Building -
Past Event Conferences & Workshops
2022 Conference on Firms, Trade, and Development
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Past Event Student Event
Food for Thought: Steve Luby and Jenna Forsyth on Lead Exposure
Professor Luby and Dr. Forsyth discussed their work to reduce two key sources of lead contamination in BangladeshThe Food for Thought series features student-focused events with speakers from a variety of disciplines discussing topics related to global development.-*This event has already occurred.Gunn SIEPR Building -
Past Event Lectures & Discussions
The Power of Hope: Effective Approaches to Women’s Empowerment in Global Development
Discussion with Shameran Abed, Scott MacMillan, Manisha Shah and Pascaline DupasFollowing the publication of a biography of BRAC's founder, the Stanford King Center hosted a discussion on successful approaches to women’s empowerment.-*This event has already occurred.Gunn SIEPR BuildingUnited States
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Past Event Student Event
2022 International Engagement Fair
For students to learn about international experiences abroad and on-campus offered by student and campus organizations-*This event has already occurred.Gunn SIEPR Building -
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David Malpass: The Crisis Facing Development
-*This event has already occurred.Gunn SIEPR Building