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Alumni In Action
Luciana Mermet… being a member of student organizations, such as the NYU Global Health Alliance and International Public Service …
Alumni In Action
Satish Chandra… roles with various Public Service Organizations in the Global Arena; offering leadership at Local, Provincial and …
Course
PADM-GP.1801
Communication Skills for Public ServiceThe goal of the course is to help students get the most out of every form of communication: to change minds with the written word, win allies in person, to sway audiences in presentations, and to get what they want out of the various forms of …Stories
Student Dejian Zeng Worked in an iPhone Factory in China to See How Workers Were Treated… conducted his field work as a recipient of an NYU Gallatin Global Human Rights Fellowship and in cooperation with a …
Capstone Projects
IMPROVING FOOD SERVICE FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS BEING HOUSED IN NYC
SHELTERSRethink Food is a New York-based nonprofit that works with local restaurants on a variety of programs to create a more sustainable and equitable food system. In early 2023, Rethink Food entered a contract with New York City to partner with local …
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NYU Wagner Capstone Team works with alumna to improve education in Nicaragua coffee fields … who are committed to improving standards of education on a global scale and enjoy the intellectual challenge of …
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Course HighlightsCheck Albert for dates, times and prerequisites. HPAM-GP 2828 Innovation and HealthTech Consulting Instructor: Jacob Victory PADM-GP 2163 Labor Policy: The Future of Work Instructor: Laurence Wilse-Samson PADM-GP 2252 Climate Policy and Politics …
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Financing Pro-poor Governance in AfricaDefines key lessons on financing pro-poor governance based on cases from Latin America, Asia and Africa (Colombia, Indonesia, Kenya and Uganda). The starting point for pro-poor fiscal decentralisation is that its major goals should be improved governance …
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Student Spotlight: Hannah Larson (MPA 2023)… time that CDP has worked with this dataset related to global LAJA deforestation initiatives and we have the …
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Alumni Spotlight: Ali Knight (MPA 2007)… implementation of a new strategic plan--all while facing a global pandemic. Despite these potential challenges, Knight’s …
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About The Labor InitiativeThe NYU Wagner Labor Initiative explores, advocates for, and accelerates the often-untapped potential of government in safeguarding and advancing workers' rights. The Labor Initiative helps government work for workers, by serving as a hub of analysis, …
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#MyWagnerLife: Takiema Bunche Smith (EMPA)… w/you today, as an #EMPA student attending the Global Summit on Childhood. — Takiema Bunche Smith … morning!! I am here in San Jose, Costa Rica attending the Global Summit on Childhood, hosted by @ACEI_Info ?? — Takiema … (@connect4mation) April 1, 2016 Today is Day 2 of the Global Summit on Childhood and I received a student …
News
Alumni Spotlight: Breandan Ward (EMPA 2018)… teams, systems and change management. For example, leading global teams at Morgan Stanley taught me the importance of …
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Climate Resilience Strategies to Mitigate the Risk of Climate Change… face today. Professor Kahn framed climate change as a global experiment with an unknown outcome, and his current …
Capstone Projects
Sustainable Plastic Waste Management in GhanaThe United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) supports sustainable development through financial and technical assistance to local governments in the world’s poorest countries. UNCDF is launching a new International Municipal Investment Fund (IMIF) …
Alumni In Action
Breandan Ward… teams, systems and change management. For example, leading global teams at Morgan Stanley taught me the importance of …
News
Alumni Spotlight: Jake Peña (MPA-PNP 2025)A former Bloomberg Fellow and co-chair of the Association of Latinx Students and Allies in Public Service (ALAS) , Jake Peña’s motivation to make a difference through philanthropy brought him to The New York Community Trust . The Trust is New York’s …
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Evaluation of Continuums of Care For Homeless PeopleThe purpose of this project was to examine Continuums of Care for homeless people throughout the United States, to understand their development, their current structure, and their likely future. A Continuum of Care (CoC) is, ideally, a system for helping …
Capstone Projects
SUPPORTING THE WORKFORCE IN THE TRANSITION TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE FLEETSThe NYC Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation Council (MaiiC) is a mayoral industry partnership that supports local manufacturing and industrial sectors. As federal, state, and local policies increasingly focus on mandating and incentivizing the …
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EXEC-GP.4503
Introduction to Data Analytics for Public Policy, Administration, and Management (EMPA)The goal of this course is to establish a first-principles understanding of the qualitative and quantitative techniques, tools, and processes used to wield data for effective decision-making. Its approach focuses on pragmatic, interactive learning using …News
NYU Wagner and Common Cause Host New York City Council Speaker Candidate RoundtableFollowing a landmark mayoral election in New York City, another crucial vote is approaching—New York City Council Speaker, a role which will be determined by a Council vote in January. On Tuesday, November 18, NYU Wagner and Common Cause New York hosted a …
Capstone Projects
REENVISIONING THE NORTH AND WEST SHORE INDUSTRIAL WATERFRONTSThe NYC Department of City Planning is the city’s primary land use agency, and its Staten Island Office (DCPSI) is instrumental in shaping the built environment and economic activity in Staten Island. Competing visions and goals for the future of the …
Faculty Profile
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 …
Capstone Projects
Performance Based Grant Systems: A Comparative Analysis of Experiences in Bangladesh, Nepal and UgandaIn order to meet the Millennium Development Goals, governments in developing nations will need to substantially improve their ability to deliver basic infrastructure and services. One of the most promising strategies for achieving this is the use of …