International Political Economy and Development (IPED) program alumni Aliyah Sahqani will be discussing the current events and political affairs of Pakistan, her home country. In the past, Sahqani has worked as a journalist, educational advisor, and program assistant for the UNDP and other development organizations around New York City and Washington, D.C. She has a

Join us for a discussion with Gabriel Rossi, a distinguished graduate of the International Political Economy and Development (IPED) program, who will discuss the transition for young professionals into the development sector, as well as current trends seen within the sector. This event will consist of a 30- to 35-minute presentation followed by a 15-20

Join us for a public screening of Racing Extinction, a documentary that follows the connection between anthropogenic activity and its effects on the environment, mainly animal ecosystems, while also following such topics as climate change, sustainability, and environmental ethics. “Scientists predict we may lose half the species on the planet by the end of the

Seven students from the 2025 cohort of the International and Political Economy and Development (IPED) program embarked on a two-week study tour in Manila, Philippines, to evaluate two local development projects with community organization Tulungan sa Kabuhayan Calawis Inc. (TSKC). Located near the Marikina Watershed, TSKC is a women-led nonprofit focused on creating livelihoods through

Globally recognized author and advisor to various international organizations and governments Ha-Joon Chang has worked on a wide range of issues related to economic development, especially trade and industrial policies, productive capabilities development, institutions and development, global economic system, the history of economic development in today’s rich countries, and the political economy of development. This

Join us to discuss and learn about the International Political Economy and Development program with Giacomo Santangelo, Ph.D., the program major advisor.

Paul Perrin leads the Pulte Institute's Evidence and Learning Division and is an international health, humanitarian, and development research and practice professional with more than a decade of work experience in academic, government, and nongovernmental settings. To date, his work has largely focused on supporting the conceptualization, design, implementation, analysis, and reporting on monitoring and

​​​​​Peter Lupoff is the founder and principal of Lupoff/Stevens Family Office, his family's company for direct and third-party impact investments, as well as other grant-making, advisory, research, teaching, and writing activities. He previously served as the CEO of both Net Impact (2019 to 2022) and GOOD Institute (2021 to 2022). Lupoff is a Gabelli fellow

Collins Obidiagha, S.J., entered the Jesuit novitiate in Benin City in 2007, spending two years as the network administrator for the community’s computer lab. He then earned a B.A., with honors, in philosophy and humanities from the University of Zimbabwe in 2013. After attending the Cisco Networking Academy, Father Obidiagha served as the IT administrator

We are kicking off this year's lecture series as we always do with the heroic tales of the second year students' summer internships. Please come and learn about their adventures and what opportunities are available for students.

Join us for a lecture from Laura Specker Sullivan, titled "Situated Personhood: Insights from Caregivers of Minimally Communicative Individuals." For caregivers of minimally communicative individuals, providing support in the absence of clearly meaningful responses is ethically fraught. We conducted a secondary analysis of qualitative data from caregivers of individuals who are minimally communicative, including persons

Khetha Dlamini is a master’s candidate at the Harvard Kennedy School, as well as a teaching assistant for the Financial Crises: Concepts and Evidence course at Harvard University. Prior to attending Harvard, he worked in economic policy in South Africa, advising senior policymakers and business leaders. He held various positions at the National Treasury of

This panel will provide valuable insight into the ideals of sustainable development and integral ecology based on their experiences in Kenya and Malawi. Pope Francis, in his encyclical letter Laudato Si’, focused on these concepts and stressed the need to safeguard our environment to ensure that while we meet the needs of the present generation,

Giacomo Santangelo, Ph.D., is a senior lecturer in Fordham's Department of Economics. He serves as the director of the International Political Economy and Development (IPED) undergraduate program. Santangelo is also a professor at the W. Paul Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University, where he lectures on economics and quantitative analysis. He is a

Ntombana Mbele is a passionate policy and trade economist whose focus is on demystifying economics and making it an inclusive discipline that speaks to all economic agents. She holds a master’s degree from the University of Johannesburg in economics and industrial policy. Mbele currently works as an economic and trade advisor at the Embassy of

Join us for a presentation with Matthew Gembecki, managing director of Global Impact’s fundraising and partnerships team. In this capacity, he directs all business development, strategy, and implementation for fundraising and partnership development efforts to help international NGOs achieve their philanthropic goals. Gembecki also provides strategy for private and public grantmakers to maximize their impact.

Will Spisak is the senior program associate at New Economy Project, a New York-based nonprofit organization that seeks to build an economy that works for all, based on cooperation, equity, social and racial justice, and ecological sustainability. At New Economy Project, Spisak works on policy advocacy campaigns and supports grassroots organizations working to implement new

Join us for a lecture on the current state of Turkey with A. Talha Yalta, professor of economics at TOBB University of Economics and Technology, Turkey. A visiting scholar in the Department of Economics at Fordham University for the 2022-2023 academic year, he earned a B.A. in political science and public administration from the Middle

Come hear about the great work of alumnus Will Spisak, who is working on building a more just and equitable economy! Spisak is the senior program strategist at New Economy Project, a New York-based nonprofit organization that seeks to build an economy that works for all, based on cooperation, equity, social and racial justice, and

How did New York City's transportation fare during COVID-19? Why is it important to forecast it? During this lecture, Matthew Jacobs will discuss forecasting NYC transportation during the pandemic. Among its umbrella mandates, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is tasked with ensuring the smooth and safe transportation of the states' residents.

Join us for a Council on Foreign Relations academic conference call featuring Thomas E. Graham.

Please join us in welcoming Amanda Larson as she talks about Carter Center’s Guinea Worm Eradication Program (GWEP).

Through the Philippines Project Assessment course, IPED students applied monitoring and evaluation techniques to assess the programming of community-based organizations near Manila.