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What is Integral Economic Development™?
Integral economic development is an approach that seeks to strengthen the civil and social institutions required for sustainable development, one that takes an integrated view of the person's role in society. It is an approach which development entities increasingly demand. Integral economic development, seen from the perspective of the whole human person, and the whole human community, is at the core of our programs and the mission of The Catholic University of America.
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From the Program Chair
Dear IED Programs faculty, staff, and students,
"Welcome to the most innovative and rigorous graduate program in international development! If you are a prospective student, we invite you to join a select group of students who are becoming leaders in the development field. Our professors are renown experts eager to work with you. In addition to learning the most advanced theories and best practices in international development, you will have a direct opportunity to apply them in your applied research project (ARP) under the guidance of your professors.
Best wishes,"
Dr Martha Cruz Zuniga
Introducing one of our most distinguished professors, Dr. Maria Sophia Aguirre.
"We look forward to working with you in making a real contribution towards achieving a development that is indeed sustainable because it is truly human. 
At the IEDP we take seriously the fact that it is the person, who is social by nature, who needs to be the agent of change and who is at the center of sustainable development. Thus, we incorporate in their design, implementation, and evaluations immediate and long-term institutional measurable outcomes."
Events
"Leaders in Development" Seminars
18/Apr/2018
Casey Dunning
Director Results & Learning Department of Policy & Evaluation, MCC, Washington, D.C.
04/Apr/2018
Peter M. Levine
Senior Associate,Abt Associates,Inc Washington, D.C.
14/Mar/2018
Shaima Gargash
Head of communications UAE-Embassy, Washington, D.C
28/Feb/2018
Patience Fielding Ph.D
The Salvation Army World Service
14/Feb/2018
Dr. Harry Patrinos
Practice Manager, Education -The World Bank
31/Jan/2018
Damian Von Stauffenberg
Founder and Chairman of the Board "Microate, Inc"
15/Nov/2017
Jennifer Mansey
Public Policy Officer, International Labor Organization(ILO)
25/Oct/2017
David M.Leege, Ph.D
Director, University Engagement and Research, CRS- "The New Global Agriculture and Environment Strategy in Economic Development"
18/Oct/2017
Dr.Eugenio Diaz Bonilla
Head of Latin America & Caribbean Program, IFPRI -"Authentic Economic Development, Public Policies and Institutions"
04/0CT/2017
Mr. Roman Ponos,Vice President, IMPAQ- International Development Division
27/Sep/2017
Mr. Trevor Davies, Global Head, International Development Assistance Service Institute -KPPMG LLP,USA
20/Sep/2017
Nolvia Saca, Ph.D -
"Systemic Banking Crisis: Lesson From The Global Financial Crisis"
13/Sep/2017
Mr.Jingdong Hua,Vice President Treasurer - International Finance Corporation
06/Sep/2017
Martha Cruz-Zuniga, Ph.D - The Applied Researc Project
30/Aug/2017
Hon. Maria Sophia Aguirre, Ph.D - Integral Economic Development
These events are open to public and refreshments will be provided.
Time: 5:10 P.M. - 6:25 P.M.
Place: McMahon Hall, Room 200
Time: 5:10 P.M. - 6:25 P.M.
News
West Bank Trip
On May 21, lead by Dr. Maria Aguirre a team of IED students: Estefania Cohn, Andrea Vazquez and Selamawit Bekele traveled to the WestBank region. The field trip was conducted as part of an impact evaluation of a Maternal Health project run by the Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem, Palestine.
Dr. Cruz's trip to India
Last month, Dr.Cruz traveled to Chennai, India to participate in discussions with CRS about ongoing research projects and results of assessment, as well as about future cooperation.
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