Centers & Institutes
Exciting things are happening within our centers, institutes, and special program initiatives. Here’s a collection of recent stories and updates.
SERGIO COSTA
Sergio Costa graduated in Production Engineering from the Federal University of Minas Gerais and holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Azusa Pacific University, USA. Besides having an extensive […]
VALENTINE RUGWABIZA
Valentine Sendanyoye Rugwabiza currently occupies the post of Deputy Director-General of the World Trade Organization. In this role, which she took up in October 2005, Mrs. Sendanyoye Rugwabiza's responsibility covers […]
The transformative power of blockchain
Cryptocurrencies aside, blockchain technology is set to transform a host of industries beyond finance.
Air pollution is making us dumber, study shows
CNN News by James Griffiths (Study author Xiaobo Zhang is a professor of Peking University, a senior research staff of IFPRI and an external affiliated faculty of CICER) ———————— Air […]
Emerging Market Currency Downfall and its Effect on Emerging Economies
by Nicolas Clavijo Emerging market currencies are rapidly falling due to a combination of internal pressures and the end of post-crisis stimulus measures implemented by the central banks in advanced […]
Treks to NYC and DC give real-world perspective on sustainability
Students in the sustainable global enterprise immersion met with companies in NYC and DC to discuss environmental and social sustainability.
Startup Snapshot: Plants into Prosperity
Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro, MBA ’98: Founder and Creative Director, MitiMeth
Applying military experience to a sustainability challenge
Jason discusses similarities between military and sustainability challenges as he developed a commercialization strategy for a new technology in Kenya.
The business case for sustainable tourism management of protected areas
I was able to put my immersion and core skill sets to work with the TAPAS Group at the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.