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Assessment of Decentralization and Planning in CambodiaAfter an extended period of internal con­flict in Cambodia, decentralization was introduced as part of a larger wave of pub­lic sector reform to promote democratic development and increase participatory governance. Decentralized planning and financing …
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A Financial Model for High-Touch Community-Based Palliative CareA nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of New Yorkers facing life-limiting illnesses, Metropolitan Jewish Health System (MJHS) Hospice and Palliative Care created a community-based palliative care program eight years ago. MJHS’s most …
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Best Practice Analysis of Business Lending Credit UnionsThe National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions provides safe and responsible financial services to underserved communities. Since 1974, the Federation has been promoting financial inclusion by organizing, supporting, and investing in …
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Enhancing the Local Adaptive Climate Living Facility in CambodiaThe United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) provides investment and technical support to the public and private sectors, operating primarily in Least Developed Countries, or countries that exhibit the lowest indicators of socioeconomic …
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New York University School of Medicine, Faculty Group PracticeThe Resident was involved in day-to-day operations and many special projects for the Faculty Group Practice (FGP). A payer-mix analysis was developed and is used by practice managers to forecast payment and collection statistics for physician practices. …
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Forgoing health care under universal health insurance: the case of FranceObjectives: We investigate the reliability of a survey question on forgone healthcare services for financial reasons, based on analysis of actual healthcare use over the 3-year period preceding response to the question. We compare the actual use of …
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Our World Survey 2007: A Global Youth Perspective on Citizenship and Identity (Including an In-Depth Look of Youth from Israel and Lebanon)The “Our World Survey 2007” captures the perceptions, attitudes and knowledge young people (ages 15-24), in all regions of the world, have on the topics of global citizenship and identity. The results and analysis of this survey are intended to inform …
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Evaluation of Post-Tsunami Housing Built in Aceh, IndonesiaThe United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is the not-for-profit humanitarian aid organization of the United Methodist Church. UMCOR works in over 80 countries worldwide to alleviate human suffering resulting from war, conflict or natural disaster. …
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Promoting Citizen Engagement in Public Revenue Generation in Post­Conflict Nations"The Division for Public Administration and Development Management of UNDESA examines issues of public administration, public finance, and public management at the United Nations. The Capstone team was enlisted to conduct research about citizen engagement …
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An Analysis of the Mental Health Services Delivery System in New York CityThe Office of the Bronx Borough President requested a Capstone team analyze service delivery to New York City’s mentally ill population. The Capstone team completed an overview of the system's present capacity and service delivery strategy to analyze the …
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An Examination of the Human Resources Practices for Select Employee Categories at the United Cerebral Palsy of New York City.United Cerebral Palsy of New York City (UCP/NYC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to servicing individuals with developmental disabilities. Like many other service providers in this sector, UCP/ NYC is facing high employee turnover and is …
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Increasing volunteer recruitment and retentionCity Harvest, the world’s first food rescue organization, works to end hunger in New York City. In addition to food rescue and distribution, City Harvest’s Healthy Neighborhoods program increases availability of affordable produce, offers nutrition …
Alumni In Action
Catherine LeeWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I choose Wagner for graduate school because of its New York City location, the courses that were offered, and the diverse and in-depth background of the faculty. My goal was to change the trajectory of my …
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The Foreign Born and Their Effects on the Median Family Income in New York City Community DistrictsThe Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) of 1965 ended four decades of national origins quotas. Millions of immigrants mainly from Latin America and Asia flooded the nation’s “gateway cities” to pursue the American Dream. The effects of immigration have …
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Indonesia Local Government Tax AnalysisAs part of the United States Agency for International Development technical assistance to the Indonesia Ministry of Finance, the project studied new taxes and charges adopted by local governments under the country’s evolving decentralization process. This …
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Major Expansion of Primary Care in Brazil Linked to Decline in Unnecessary HospitalizationIn 1994 Brazil launched what has since become the world’s largest community-based primary health care program. Under the Family Health Program, teams consisting of at least one physician, one nurse, a medical assistant, and four to six trained community …
Alumni In Action
Yusef FreemanHow did being in New York impact your professional journey? Being in New York, I was able to learn how municipal government worked in the largest city in the country while interning in both the Mayor's Office and City Council.  I also got my start in the …
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Developing a Cost Benefit Analysis MethodologyJamaica Hospital Medical Center (JHMC) strives to provide accessible, cost-effective, high-quality health care. Recently, JHMC has implemented three pilot care-transition programs: 1) The Intensive Multidisciplinary Primary Care Team (IMPACT), 2) the …
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Expanding Outreach and Impact at a New York City Nonprofit Organization"Columbia/Barnard Hillel (CBH) strives to create positive and meaningful Jewish experiences for students at Columbia University and Barnard College with the goal of helping them become well­informed adults who choose to lead lives committed to …
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Linking Sector and Municipal Investment Planning in Nicaragua: A Case Study of the Department of BoacoSince 2000, UNCDF has worked with the Nicaraguan Government to develop a multi-level planning system that responds to both national and local objectives for development and poverty reduction through the creation of department-level planning bodies. UNCDF …
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Linking Sector and Municipal Investment Planning in Nicaragua: A Case Study of the Department of BoacoSince 2000, UNCDF has worked with the Nicaraguan Government to develop a multi-level planning system that responds to both national and local objectives for development and poverty reduction through the creation of department-level planning bodies. UNCDF …
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Improving NYC Schools through Innovative Best PracticesUnder the outdated "industrial model" of education utilized in New York City public schools, many students are ill prepared for the challenges they are faced with when they enter the work force. To partially mitigate these problems, the NYC Department of …
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Improving Workflow Processes for the Council on AccreditationThe Council on Accreditation (COA) partners with human service organizations worldwide to improve service delivery outcomes by developing, applying, and promoting accreditation standards. Currently at a critical juncture in its expansion, COA regards …
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Analysis of the Current Print Media Coverage of Domestic Violence in the New York State AreaMedia coverage of domestic violence cases has long been a source of concern for those who work to end domestic violence. In order to make stories attractive to readers, it is not unusual for cases to be sensationalized by reporters who have a limited …
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