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    Horizontal Learning Program: An Independent AssessmentThe purpose of this Capstone project was to assess the Horizontal Learning Program (HLP) in rural Bangladesh, an initiative driven by the World Bank as an effort to strengthen public service capacity amongst the lowest tier of government. The report, …
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    Emotional ties that bind: The roles of valence and consistency of group emotion in inferences of cohesiveness and common fateIn three studies, observers based inferences about the cohesiveness and common fate of groups on the emotions expressed by group members. The valence of expressions affected cohesiveness inferences, whereas the consistency of expressions affected …
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    Controversy and Methodology: Birds of Passage Then and NowN. Iskander … Controversy and Methodology: Birds of Passage Then and Now …
    Capstone Projects
    Managing municipal assets in world heritage cities in Sri LankaIn partnership with the World Bank, the Sri Lankan government is developing key cities through the Strategic Cities Development Project (SCDP). The main objective of the SCDP is the improvement of selected urban services and public urban spaces in …
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    Bridging the Racial Wealth Gap Through Impact InvestingBlack families and communities in New York City have been left behind due to systemic racism and exploitative economic policies that have created a vast and persistent racial wealth gap. Hiring and wage discrimination, segregation, redlining, and myriad …
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    PADM-GP.2110
    Strategic Management and LeadershipThis course focuses on the three sets of key questions: (1) mission and vision ("What areas or activities should we be working in?"); (2) strategy and operations ("How can we perform effectively in this area?"); and (3) leadership (“What leadership skills …
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    Using behavioral economics to improve dietary intake: Alternatives to regulation, bans, and taxationMarie Bragg, Brian D. Elbel … Using behavioral economics to improve dietary intake: Alternatives to regulation, bans, and taxation …
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    PADM-GP.2186
    Leadership and Social TransformationThis course is appropriate for students interested in the role that leadership plays in advancing social innovation and social change in the context of democratic governance. The course explores the role of leadership in organizational efforts to change …
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    GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE PREVENTION STRATEGYPro Mujer supports low-income women in five Latin American countries by providing access to financial services, preventive health services, and education and business training. The organization aims to address the detrimental and pervasive effects of …
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    Advancing Research and Best Practices for Nonprofit Associate BoardsCariClub is a New York City-based social enterprise that uses an online technology platform to connect talented young professionals to nonprofit organizations seeking to fill associate board positions. The Capstone team was tasked with producing some of …
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    EXEC-GP.4137
    Communications and Branding for Nonprofits (EMPA)An organization’s brand can help it raise money, create change, and recruit participants as it effectively communicates its mission. But a brand is more than just a logo or a memorized elevator pitch, it is the way both internal and external audiences …
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    Survey and Analysis of Community-Based Supportive Housing NonprofitsNazareth Housing is a nonprofit organization committed to promoting housing stability, helping families out of poverty, and preventing homelessness in the communities it serves. Nazareth manages several programs, including supportive housing, emergency …
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    Valuing Improvement in Value Based PurchasingBackground Medicare will soon implement hospital value-based purchasing (VBP), using a scoring system that rewards both achievement (absolute performance) and improvement (performance increase over time).  However , improvement is defined so as to give …
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    Event Recap: NYC Congestion Pricing is Working. So Why is it Under Attack?On February 25, 2025, NYU Wagner partnered with The Century Foundation to present “NYC Congestion Pricing is Working. So Why is it Under Attack?,” a panel discussion featuring prominent experts exploring the initial impact and potential future of New York …
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    Distinguishing Good Schools from Bad in Principle and Practice: A Comparison of Four MethodsFor over a decade, perhaps no other issue in education has generated the same level of debate and policy activity as school accountability. At their most basic, accountability policies tie school rewards and sanctions to measures of school performance, …
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    Conference & Competition FundingFor the 2024-2025 academic year, NYU Wagner will prioritize funding for professional development opportunities and events that include networking components, opportunities for students to engage with industry colleagues and leaders, and promote …
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    Involving Municipalities in the Delivery of Education Programs in Mexico GEMUN: An Experiment in Education DelegationCONAFE, a federal institution created in 1971, seeks to generate greater educational access and increase retention/achievements in marginalized localities in Mexico. In order to advance the cooperative federalism approach to public service delivery, …
    Alumni In Action
    Char WoodsWhat made you decide to get an EMPA at Wagner? I was a freelance television producer for more than 25 years, and I decided that I wanted to go back to working for a nonprofit or public organization and that getting a master’s degree would open up a lot of …
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    Corrections Culture Strength­Based TrainingFamily Justice sought for the Capstone team to add to its knowledge about its changing organizational culture in its pursuit to provide strength­based trainings to people who work in prisons. The Capstone team provided a literature review highlighting its …
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    PADM-GP.2902
    Multiple Regression and Introduction to EconometricsMultiple regression is the core statistical technique used by policy and finance analysts in their work. In this course, you will learn how to use and interpret this critical statistical technique. Specifically you will learn how to evaluate whether …
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    New Faculty: Getting StartedNYU Global Home By now you should have an active NYU netID . An important next step is to view NYU's Global Home , the main web portal where you can access your email; your online class sites; and academic, work, and university life services. Be sure to …
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    Jenny DorenJenny Doren, M.B.A., M.S., is an Adjunct Lecturer of Health Administration at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Storytelling has been a constant in Jenny’s career, which began in television news and evolved into executive …
    Alumni In Action
    Aicha Benmansour RoseWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I received the Fulbright Scholarship and had to choose four universities in the US to apply to—and I could only pick one in New York State. I knew that I wanted to learn more about international development, …
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    Dr. Tony LaingPlease describe your current job duties. I spearhead the longest running voluntary desegregation busing program in the nation. Our program is part of a network of 33 districts in Massachusetts that facilitates opportunities for urban kids to attend …
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