International Economic Development Program 2016: Cuba

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International Economic Development Program 2016: Cuba This year, students from the Ford School of Public Policy will study Cuba over the winter semester, with a trip to Havana coming during Spring Break.

The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy’s International Economic Development Program (IEDP) was conceived as an opportunity for students to think and walk through the multi-faceted experience of international project work from start to finish. Each year, students are competitively selected to enroll in an eight-week course and weeklong study tour to a country chosen by the Ford School’s graduate students, offering a firsthand introduction to that nation’s policy challenges and opportunities. Students are responsible for all financial and logistical planning for the trip, and along with the faculty advisor, they inform the direction and focus of the academic work. During the study tour, students spend the week meeting with stakeholders and policy professionals to augment their research and add nuance to their impressions and analyses, all of which provides a quality of experience and information that is otherwise unavailable in the U.S. In 2016, we are thrilled that 20 Ford School master’s students will study and travel to Cuba through IEDP. This is a unique and exciting time to focus on Cuba. After decades of tense relations, diplomatic ties between the US and Cuba are being restored and trade sanctions imposed by the US Congress may be lifted in the not-too-distant future. The attendant news coverage has provided a steady stream of stories with insights into Cuban society and public life; it has also drawn attention to a number of economic and social policy concerns. We look forward to broadening our perspectives as we explore Cuba’s policy challenges, successes, and opportunities through the lens of its economic, social welfare, environmental, and foreign policy.

Good food and conversation happening right now at Culture Night. Meet us in the Great Hall.
04/15/2016

Good food and conversation happening right now at Culture Night. Meet us in the Great Hall.

Final reminder! Today at 4! Food, fun, more food.
04/15/2016

Final reminder! Today at 4! Food, fun, more food.

Friday! Come out and have fun with us. Bring everyone you know.
04/13/2016

Friday! Come out and have fun with us. Bring everyone you know.

We're officially rescheduled! April 15, 4-7PM in the Great Hall. Come hear about all the stuff we've learned this semest...
04/05/2016

We're officially rescheduled! April 15, 4-7PM in the Great Hall. Come hear about all the stuff we've learned this semester!

03/23/2016

POTUS did some sketch comedy in Cuba. Nbd.

& are currently sharing our experience as part of this year's Gramlich Showcase. Head over to Ford and check it out i...
03/18/2016

& are currently sharing our experience as part of this year's Gramlich Showcase. Head over to Ford and check it out if you haven't already!

We're about to board! See you in a week!
02/27/2016

We're about to board! See you in a week!

We'll be in Havana soon!
02/27/2016

We'll be in Havana soon!

Miami, here we come!
02/26/2016

Miami, here we come!

Our IEDP leadership working down to the last second. Havana in three days!
02/25/2016

Our IEDP leadership working down to the last second. Havana in three days!

02/23/2016

Hi all,

Just a reminder we've postponed our Culture Night for until we've returned from Havana. We'd like to have the program in conjunction with our final presentations, and we know we'll be able to give you all a more comprehensive program once we're back.

Sorry if this inconveniences anyone. We're bummed we're not having the program tomorrow, too, but we promise to give you guys a memorable experience. Stay tuned to the page for updates on the event. We hope to see you all once we've officially rescheduled. Thanks for all your support this far!

Our Foreign Policy group fielding some questions from the rest of the class. Our last Friday meeting before we're in Hav...
02/19/2016

Our Foreign Policy group fielding some questions from the rest of the class. Our last Friday meeting before we're in Havana!

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