Erick Rengifo, Ph.D., associate professor of economics, will discuss microfinance and its role in economic development. Professor Rengifo is the founder and director of the Center for International Policy Studies (CIPS) and an active scholar with interests in econometric forecasts, risk management, insurance, microfinance, and micro-insurance. Professor Rengifo also has extensive private sector experience as
Join us as Colin Grabow, associate director at the Cato Institute’s Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies, discusses trade and protectionism. His writings have been published in a number of outlets, including USA Today, The Hill, National Review, and the Wall Street Journal. Prior to joining the Cato Institute, he performed political and
Join us for a timely lecture by Romina Bandura exploring how global challenges are reshaping the landscape of international aid and investment. Ms. Romina Bandura is a senior fellow with the Project on Prosperity and Development at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Ms. Bandura is an economist with 25 years of experience
Join us in welcoming back our IPED class of 2026 cohort. They will present on their summer interships and language immersions. IPED students spent their time working and learning in a variety of private sector and non-profit environments around the world.
Ray Takeyh, the Hasib J. Sabbagh senior fellow for Middle East studies at Council on Foreign Relations, will lead the conversation on Iran and the world. Speaker Ray Takeyh Hasib J. Sabbagh Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies Council on Foreign Relations Presider Irina A. Faskianos Vice President, National Program and Outreach Council on Foreign
Join IPED and economics students following the Foreign Aid class as they present the Fordham Francis Index, a unique tool inspired by Pope Francis’ values and Catholic social teaching, that measures human well-being and integral human development around the world. Come explore how data meets dignity in this dynamic presentation from the Foreign Aid class.
Delasia Rice is a career development professional with over 10 years of experience, specializing in supporting graduate students, particularly those in GSE and GSAS programs, as well as students applying to or navigating graduate school. Delasia helps undergraduates, graduates, and alumni with career development, including resume building, job searches, and career exploration. A two-time graduate
Fordham alumnus Marc Wancer is charged with sourcing loans and developing Equitable Facilities Fund’s pipeline. He works closely with partner schools to evaluate and guide them through Equitable Facilities Fund’s internal credit and underwriting process. Marc has 20 years of experience in impact investing and nonprofit management. His international work was preceded by extensive lending
Katherine Theiss is a Ph.D. candidate in economics at Fordham University. Her research fields are development economics and applied microeconomics, with a focus on gender, health, public economics, and applied econometrics. In her current work, she utilizes rigorous econometric techniques to answer important policy questions in the areas of gender and health in low- and
Luciana L. Borio, senior fellow for global health at CFR, will lead the conversation on complex public health emergencies. Luciana Borio is a senior fellow for global health at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). She also is a venture partner at Arch, a venture capital firm that provides seed/early-stage venture capital for technology firms
Father Joshua Awienagua Gariba, Ph.D. is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at Ghana’s premier university, the University of Ghana, Legon. Gariba earned his PhD in Social and Cultural Anthropology from the KU Leuven, Belgium. He teaches social anthropology, societies and cultures of Africa and sociology of the family to undergraduate and graduate
Giovanni Peri, C. Bryan Cameron distinguished professor in international economics and founder and director of the Global Migration Center at University of California, Davis, and Edward Alden, senior fellow at CFR, will lead the conversation on migration and labor economics. Giovanni Peri is the C. Bryan Cameron Distinguished Professor in International Economics at the University of California,
The Trump administration’s efforts to halt funding and dismantle the United States’ capacity to provide food for the hungry, health care for the sick, and hope for the poorest people on earth are destroying the lives and dignity of millions of our sisters and brothers around the world. This dialogue focuses on the human consequences
Bonnie D. Jenkins, the Shapiro visiting professor of international affairs at George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs and former U.S. undersecretary of state for arms control and international security, will lead the conversation on women, peace, and security. Jenkins has served as the Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security since July
Join us for an IPED lecture with Denis Owiny, a global politics and security professional with a diverse background, focusing on U.S.-Africa relations, democracy, governance, political violence, Islamist extremism, conflict prevention, and peacebuilding. His professional journey includes roles in teaching, government, and think tanks. He served at St Joseph's College Layibi as an English language
The career session aims to provide valuable insights and guidance to students pursuing an IPE degree. It will feature IPE alumni from private, public, and non-profit sectors. Speakers will each be given 10 minutes to share their career journeys and how their current work relates to their IPE studies. A Q&A with the students will
Jack Brower is an international economist with the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) and graduated from the IPED program in 2021. Since graduating, he has also held roles with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service working in commodity analysis on livestock and animal proteins. During his time in IPED, Jack received a Public
How many men, women, and children are likely to die? How many Fordham alumni are in danger of losing their jobs? Will organizations like Catholic Relief Services and Jesuit Refugee Services be able to survive? What can we do to help? Henry M. Schwalbenberg, Ph.D., is an associate professor of economics and the director of
IPED students traveled to the Philippines for a project assessment course. From Manila to Antipolo and Zambales, they used the skills gained from this class to work on projects designed for Filipino communities. Come find out what the students learned and how they worked with local communities. Refreshments will be provided.
Students of Fordham's Graduate Program in International Political Economy and Development (IPED) traveled to the Philippines for a project assessment course. From Manila to Antipolo and Zambales, they used the skills gained from this class to work on projects designed for Filipino communities. Come find out what Frederic, Maria, Sharan, Jesse and Leslie learned and
Students of Fordham University's Graduate Program in International Political Economy and Development (IPED) traveled to the Philippines for a project assessment course. From Manila to Antipolo and Zambales, they used the skills gained from this class to work on projects designed for Filipino communities. Come find out what Adriana, Mbekezeli, Louis, Joseph, Sam, and Luke
This lecture featuring Father Pedro Walpole, S.J., will show how Indigenous people work on sustainable solutions. Father Pedro Walpole S.J., is the global coordinator of Ecojesuit, a worldwide Jesuit ecology advocacy network. He is a research director for the Institute of Environmental Science for Social Change and the coordinator for the River Above Asia Oceania
Join us in welcoming back our IPED class of 2025 cohort. They will present on their summer internships and language immersions. IPED students spent their time working and learning in a variety of private sector as well as non-profit environments around the world. Free refreshments are available for attendees.
Launch and Develop Your Career in the Federal Government with the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program! Each fall, this highly selective, rigorous leadership program recruits recent graduates (who completed an advanced degree up to two years prior to the application opening date) and current graduate students (who will complete an advanced degree by August 31
Join the International and Political Economy and Development program for a lecture with Denis Owiny, who is pursuing a Master of Science degree in international relations and affairs at Georgetown University. In fall 2023, he interned with the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C., where he worked with the African Studies department.
