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ReBranding for Improved VisibilityThe Mountain Institute (TMI) works with high altitude communities that face rapid environmental change in Appalachia, the Himalayas, and the Andes. Despite the Mountain Institute's strong programs, the organization's visibility is limited by a diffuse …
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Janine WilcoxJanine Wilcox manages the New York University’s Office of Real Estate, Insurance Programs, the Debt & Capital Planning team and all Treasury functions. In her role as University Treasurer, Ms. Wilcox oversees the issuance of new debt as well as the …
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Evaluating the Feasibility of Diaspora Bonds in Financing Senegal’s DevelopmentThe United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) provides technical assistance to the world’s 47 least developed countries to promote financial inclusivity and improve local development finance. As identified in Agenda 2030, developing countries …
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ENHANCING NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR MANGROVE RESTORATION
IN KENYAThe World Bank’s Kenya Urban Support Program forms and reinforces urban organizations to enhance infrastructure and services in Kenya’s participating counties. The World Bank enlisted the Capstone team to address the urgent challenge of coastal and …
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Participants and ProjectsCynthia is a passionate women’s rights advocate dedicated to the promotion of women’s rights, gender equality and social justice for all. She has more than ten years of experience undertaking research, project design, coordination, monitoring and …
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Gary FreilichMost recently, Gary was the Head of Content Development and Brand Strategy for the Film, TV and Commercial Production Studio, Alkemy-X where he ran the Branded Entertainment Group. He is still an active consultant for several clients with his partnership …
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Investigating the Implications of Establishing of a Community Land TrustWe Stay/Nos Quedamos (NQ), a New York-based nonprofit community development corporation, is committed to promoting healthy and sustainable growth. NQ is pursuing the establishment of a community land trust to address the lack of affordable housing in the …
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Development of a predictive model to identify inpatients at risk of re-admission within 30 days of discharge (PARR-30)Objectives To develop an algorithm for identifying inpatients at high risk of re-admission to a National Health Service (NHS) hospital in England within 30 days of discharge using information that can either be obtained from hospital information systems …
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Evaluation of the World Banks Secondary Urban Development Program in the Kingdom of BhutanThe Capstone team was asked to evaluate selected aspects of the World Banks secondary urban development program in selected pilot towns in Bhutan and to assess its relevance for other Bhutanese towns and other nations strategic urban development policy. …
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Online MHA Program CurriculumThis course has two overall goals. The first is to increase participants’ effectiveness in managing and leading individuals and teams in healthcare organizations. This includes addressing issues of equity, diversity and inclusion within organizations and …
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Enabling low-income families to buy their own homes while holding the land in trust for the communityThe Burlington Community Land Trust has a radical vision: to secure housing as a basic right, not as a commodity to be bought and sold. The Trust enables low-income families to buy homes on land it owns, controls and keeps perpetually affordable. Founded …
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Evaluating Interventions for Managing Inclusive Urban GrowthThe Independent Evaluation Group is a branch of the World Bank that evaluates the organization’s project portfolio. It focuses on the effectiveness of instruments used by the World Bank to enhance its clients’ ability to manage inclusive urban growth and …
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The Decline in Community Banks and its Impact on Small Business LendingThe Decline in Community Banks and its Impact on Small Business Lending This study investigated whether the recent wave of acquisitions of community banks by large banks has impacted access to credit for small businesses. This study looked at the total …
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The Decline in Community Banks and its Impact on Small Business LendingThe Decline in Community Banks and its Impact on Small Business Lending This study investigated whether the recent wave of acquisitions of community banks by large banks has impacted access to credit for small businesses. This study looked at the total …
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The Role of Subsidies in Microfinance: Evidence from The Grameen BankFocuses on the role of subsidies in microfinance as evidenced by the Grameen Bank of Bangladesh. Difficulties in maintaining high repayment rates; Role of the bank in alleviating poverty; Recognition of the myriad benefits that have been attributed to …
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NYU Wagner Health Advisory BoardProgram Directors Carla Jackie Sampson, PhD, MBA, FACHE Clinical Professor of Healthcare Management and Public Service; Director of Health Policy and Management Program and online Master of Health Administration Program Jacob Victory, MPA Associate …
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Advancing gender equality in Sierra Leone’s land sectorTransparency International (TI) is an international, non-governmental organization devoted to combating corruption. Currently, TI has a national chapter in Sierra Leone and is actively working to assess and mitigate the numerous risks involved in the …
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Risk analysis for land sector anti-corruption interventions in AfricaTransparency International (TI), a global movement working through more than 100 chapters worldwide, envisions a world in which government, business, civil society, and the daily lives of people are free of corruption. Worldwide, one in five people report …
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Pension Obligation Bonds: Financial Crisis Exposes Risks (Brief Number 9 in State and Local Pension Plans Series ed.)The brief’s key findings are: Some state and local governments issue Pension Obligation Bonds (POBs) to raise cash to cover their required pension contributions. POBs allow governments to avoid increasing taxes in bad times and could reduce pension costs, …