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The Harvard Center for International Development (CID) is a research center working across the University and a global network of researchers and practitioners to build an international pool of talent, convene academic and practitioner networks, and deploy breakthrough research to address the world’s most pressing challenges. At CID, we believe that together we can design and implement policies that help everyone realize their full potential. CID is housed at Harvard Kennedy School.

 

Spotlight

 

CID is convening top government leaders, policymakers, and NGO experts to address the urgent challenges facing US foreign aid and global development. Join us for a series of important virtual discussions on the future of US foreign aid and the global impact of recent US policy changes. 

 

Assistant Professor of Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and CID Faculty Affiliate Vesall Nourani has long been fascinated by social life in rural villages, places whose economies and social structures do not fit neatly into narratives of development.

 

The Trump administration’s move to freeze U.S. foreign aid and development work is a seismic event. International development experts offer context and explain the challenges and opportunities this moment presents. 

 

With recent shifts in US foreign aid funding and uncertainty surrounding the future of USAID, it may feel more challenging than ever to navigate the industry and chart a meaningful career in international development. CID Executive Director Fatema Z. Sumar shares how to plan for your next step.

Research Programs & Initiatives

 

Fostering a deeper understanding of the Chinese economy and its far-reaching implications for the global economic landscape.

 

Transforming education systems and developing personalized learning journeys at scale.

 

The Growth Lab pushes the frontiers of economic growth & development policy research, collaborates with policymakers to design actions, and shares insights through teaching, tools and publications.

 

Fostering effective policy-making by promoting actionable, evidence-backed research in Morocco.

 

The Reimagining the Economy project explores local labor market, industrial, and development policies to reshape narratives about how we achieve inclusive prosperity.

 

Creating and conducting large-scale online social economic surveys and experiments that shed light on people’s understanding and reasoning about economic matters.

 

The Social Protection Initiative brings together researchers, governments, and nonprofits to spur the next generation of cutting-edge research in social protection in low- and middle-income countries.

 

CID's Visiting Researcher Program welcomes PhD and Postdoc researchers to pursue their research for a year in residence at Harvard Kennedy School and join the tight-knit research community at CID.

CID by the Numbers

Faculty affiliates across Harvard University
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