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Leonardo G. RomeoLeonardo G. Romeo is President of Local Development International (LDI) l.l.c., an international development consulting firm providing policy and technical advisory services to developing countries in support of decentralization reforms, good local …
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The Pros and Cons of Comprehensive Community Initiatives at the City Level: The Case of the Urban Health InitiativeSilver D and BC Weitzman. … The Pros and Cons of Comprehensive Community Initiatives at the City Level: The Case of the Urban Health …
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The Stafford Act and Priorities for ReformDuring the past fifty years, federal disaster policy in the United States has been shaped by an ongoing conflict between proponents who favor federal intervention following a disaster and those who believe disaster response should be the responsibility of …
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Mitchell L. MossMitchell L. Moss is the Henry Hart Rice Professor of Urban Policy and Planning at NYU’s Wagner School for Public Service. In June 2022, Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul appointed Professor Moss to their "Committee for a New New York," which has formulated …
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As Trump Administration Begins, NYU Wagner Panel Looks at Prospects for Continued Policy Innovation by City GovernmentsAbout 100 policy makers and thought leaders who work within and across the boundaries of the public and private sectors gathered at NYU Wagner on February 13 to discuss cities’ emerging role as drivers of innovation, both in America and around the world, …
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Instructional Technology @ WagnerPreparing for TECHNOLOGY-ENHANDED Teaching: Whether you're teaching in-person or remotely, there are specific enhancements to make to your course. Sign up for a 1:1 consultation with Henrie Paz-Amor, our instructional technologist, who will help you think …
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Social, Urban, Rural, and Resilience Global Practice Supporting the Global Lab on Metropolitan Strategic PlanningIn April 2013, the World Bank and the Regional Plan Association (RPA) of New York launched the Global Lab on Metropolitan Strategic Planning (MetroLab) in New York City. The MetroLab community of practice is part of a program of activities and services …
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Capacity Building through Capital Investment Plan Development in Four Bangladeshi CitiesAn international financing institution, the World Bank provides loans to developing countries for capital programs. In Bangladesh, the World Bank is in the beginning stages of developing Capital Investment Plan (CIP) templates for all participating …
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Professors Iskander and Morduch Awarded Fellowships by Institute for Advanced StudyNYU Wagner Professors Natasha Iskander and Jonathan Morduch have been awarded fellowships by the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) for the 2022-23 academic year, beginning on Sept. 19. This prestigious fellowship allows for uninterrupted curiosity-driven …
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Development of a New Five-Year Strategic PlanThe Centre for Human Development and Social Transformation (CHDST) is a Nigerian-based organization aimed at achieving peace in the Rivers and Delta states through training and engaging youth, teachers, and community leaders on peaceful conflict …
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Raksha Vasudevan Raksha Vasudevan is a community engagement specialist with a background in architecture, urban planning, and policy. Her work focuses on the impacts of urban development and climate change on perpetuating systemic inequities. In her work, Raksha combines …
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Beth C. WeitzmanBeth C. Weitzman is the former Vice Dean at NYU Steinhardt, where she is also Professor of Health and Public Policy. Prior to her joining the Steinhardt School in 2009, Dr. Weitzman spent more than 20 years on the faculty at NYU's Wagner Graduate School. …
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Dean's Council Wemimo Abbey (WAG ’15) Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Esusu Financial, Inc. Wemimo grew up in the slums of Lagos, Nigeria and came to the United States when he was 17 years old. He and his mother struggled to receive a loan without a …
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Best Practice Alerts and Healthcare CostsThe Capstone team worked with the Institute for Urban Family Health (the Institute) to analyze the impact that best practice alerts (BPAs), a function of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR), had on healthcare costs. In order to do this, the Capstone team …
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Best Practice Alerts and Healthcare CostsThe Capstone team worked with the Institute for Urban Family Health (the Institute) to analyze the impact that best practice alerts (BPAs), a function of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR), had on healthcare costs. In order to do this, the Capstone team …
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Maia WoluchemMaia Woluchem is a graduate of MIT's Department of Urban Studies and Planning. Currently, she is a Technology Fellow on the Civic Engagement and Government Team at the Ford Foundation, where she builds work at the intersection of civic organizing, power …
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The Impact of the Transition to High School on the Self-System and Perceived Social Context of Poor Urban YouthSeidman, E., Aber, J.L., Allen, L. & French, S.E. … The Impact of the Transition to High School on the Self-System and Perceived Social Context of Poor Urban …
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Midlife Parenting in a Black and Latina Urban Sample: Effects of Adolescent Change Across a School TransitionAllen, L., Aber, J.L., Seidman, E., Denner, J. & Mitchell, C. … Midlife Parenting in a Black and Latina Urban Sample: Effects of Adolescent Change Across a School …
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The Relations Between Maternal Behaviors and Urban Preschool Children's Internal Working Models of Attachment SecurityInterviewed 93 African-American, low-income women who had become pregnant as teenagers and their preschool-aged children in their homes. Mothers answered questions regarding their everyday stresses and feelings of depression. Children were assessed for …
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UPADM-GP.219
Segregation and Public Policy in the American CityIn early 2020 the intertwined economic, social, and political crises facing cities brought renewed public awareness to entrenched racial inequality and oppression in the United States, particularly anti-Black racism. Students in this course will develop a …Album
Living Untouchable: Identity, Activism & the Human Rights of Dalit Women - Panel & Exhibit | April 25, 2018Living Untouchable: Identity, Activism & the Human Rights of Dalit Women - Panel & Exhibit | April 25, 2018 …
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Race Realities in New York CityThis shadow report was released in partnership with the Human Rights Project of the Urban Justice Center on International Human Rights Day ( Dec 10, 2007). The report highlight the persistent discrimination experienced by people of color and immigrants in …
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Feasibility of implementing rapid oral fluid HIV testing in an urban university dental clinic: a qualitative studyBackground More than 1 million individuals in the U.S. are infected with HIV; approximately 20% of whom do not know they are infected. Early diagnosis of HIV infection results in earlier access to treatment and reductions in HIV transmission. In 2006, the …
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Reed JordanReed Jordan is an MIT trained urban planner and is an experienced public policy professional. He is currently a Senior Policy Advisor in the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development where he creates and leads strategic high-priority …