The Local Systems Framework as a tool for locally driven development

Weill Hall, Room 1220 735 State St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Making foreign aid more locally driven is an increasingly pursued priority for international development organizations – governmental agencies and non-governmental actors alike. But, there is no agreement on how to actually accomplish this in practice. Different development actors have adopted different approaches over time – with different results. This workshop will introduce students to one […]

Planning for Development Impact (Session 2)

Weill Hall, Room 1220 735 State St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

How do international development projects design and manage activities that are targeted towards a particular development impact? This two-part workshop will begin with a brief overview of the role of international development within foreign policy. It will then provide students with a hands-on opportunity to develop and apply these crucial design, planning, and management skills […]